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Holmewood church hall and 33-home apartment plan approved despite traffic concerns

By

George Torr

3h ago· 1 min readenNews

Summary

Planning approval has been granted for a church hall and 33 apartment homes in Holmewood, with seven designated as affordable. The development, which will serve the Plymouth Brethren Christian group, received six letters of support but faced objections from the parish council and a local councillor over traffic, parking, and wildlife concerns. Planning officers determined that the benefits of new social infrastructure outweighed the objections.

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bskyHolmewood church hall and 33-home apartment plan approved despite traffic concernsbbc.co.uk

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The application received six formal letters of support but North Wingfield Parish Council raised concerns about the extra volume of traffic in the area.
One formal objection was submitted by councillor Suzy Cornwell, who raised concerns around traffic, parking, an impact on wildlife and added there was 'no clear evidence' for the need for apartments for people aged over 55.
Planning officers said 'the benefits of new social infrastructur'
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The church hall is set to be used by the Plymouth Brethren Christian group.

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