LDC - guardians of the South Downs

[Jim in the West]

As far as I can work out, LDC's only declared reason for opposing Falmer is that the coach park is in an AONB. They conveniently ignore the fact that the land concerned is hardly beautiful, and is in close proximity to a busy dual carriageway and railway line. LDC support, as far as I can recollect, the building of a stadium at Sheepcote Valley, which is actually much more beautiful, if you're giving marks out of 10. LDC are concerned that the ODPM's decision creates a precedent that would see further development in the AONB. They are ignoring the "special circumstances" fully explained in the ODPM's decision. I am at a loss for words.

Sorry - no real reason for posting this - other than immense frustration.

 

[Jim in the West]

And who gave LDC the right/responsibility to act as spokesperson/guardian of the South Downs AONB?

 

[Yorkie]

Agree with you 100% and feel just as angry and frustrated.

 

[Rangdo]

As far as I can work out, LDC's only declared reason for opposing Falmer is that the coach park is in an AONB. They conveniently ignore the fact that the land concerned is hardly beautiful, and is in close proximity to a busy dual carriageway and railway line. LDC support, as far as I can recollect, the building of a stadium at Sheepcote Valley, which is actually much more beautiful, if you're giving marks out of 10.

Hence the term NIMBY

 

[Wardy]

As far as I can work out, LDC's only declared reason for opposing Falmer is that the coach park is in an AONB. They conveniently ignore the fact that the land concerned is hardly beautiful, and is in close proximity to a busy dual carriageway and railway line. LDC support, as far as I can recollect, the building of a stadium at Sheepcote Valley, which is actually much more beautiful, if you're giving marks out of 10. LDC are concerned that the ODPM's decision creates a precedent that would see further development in the AONB. They are ignoring the "special circumstances" fully explained in the ODPM's decision. I am at a loss for words.

Sorry - no real reason for posting this - other than immense frustration.

ANd you wonder why this decision was made in a close meeting?

 

[Yoda]

They also keep harping on about Waterhall too, yet that WILL be IN the South Downs National Park.

 

[Porky]

Had to send a letter of condolences today to my sister who has just lost her husband. And where did they live? In Lewes.
I am certain that they both would be abslutely anti Falmer.
Nevertheless, my condolences to my sister were sincere.