Monthly Archives: July 2011

A Black Hole In The Future Plans For Herefordshire.

With 48 hours to spare, Herefordshire Council has released its ‘Economic Viability Assessment’, dated June 2011, for consideration by Cabinet on 28th July.On the basis of the financial calculations in this latest report for the Council, a community poll on … Continue reading

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Highways Agency Questions and Answers- June 2011

We asked some questions of the Highways Agency about the ‘trunked’ or ‘not trunked’ A49: Q1: ‘We note you have some queries about Herefordshire Council’s Study of Options and their Sustainable Transport Options’ Evidence Base Documents that have informed their … Continue reading

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New Government Policy – A Charter for Urban Sprawl and Cash for Planning?

The final version of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), which is about to be launched makes chilling reading for anybody or group which seeks to oppose unfettered and inappropriate development in our wonderful County. We are already faced with … Continue reading

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English Heritage Comments on the Hereford Relief Road

English Heritage regards it as vital that any new road infrastructure is robustly appraised as to potential impacts on the historic environment, and is paralleled by enhanced public transport provision across the city and wider hinterland…’ ‘With regard to the … Continue reading

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CPRE Comments on the Hereford Relief Road

CPRE is seriously concerned about the dangers which the Government’s New Homes Bonus may pose for the countryside.  The scheme, which started in April 2011, gives councils a cash bonus (equivalent to six years’ council tax) for every new home … Continue reading

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Natural England Comments on the Hereford Relief Road

‘… the Outer Distributor Road is overkill for the task of removing the extra traffic due to new developments …the road does not appear to be financially viable … journey time saving benefits of around £46.5mn over fifteen years [are] … Continue reading

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National Trusts Comments about Hereford Relief Road

The National Trust’s concern relates to the proposed Hereford Relief Road in policy H2.  The Trust’s charitable purpose is to protect places of historic interest and natural beauty for the benefit of the nation.  Our property ownership nearest to Hereford … Continue reading

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Chair of Overview and Scrutiny Votes to Keep his Post!

Cllr H Bramer (Conservative county councillor for Penyard) showed that whilst he has an excellent knowledge of the Code of Conduct when it is applied to other councillors, his memory of the rules is not so good when applied to … Continue reading

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Proposals on LDF to Cabinet Meeting on 28th July 2011

      Just to advise you that less than a week after a full council meeting, the Cabinet of Herefordshire Council are going to consider a new preferred Option for Hereford as part of the Local Development Framework on Thursday 28th July 2011 … Continue reading

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All Quiet on the Western Front?

We all recall the frenzy of activity of late 2010 following the publication of the “shaping our place 2026” document  together with the accompanying housing strategy, and inner relief road proposals; indeed it was the opposition to these that created … Continue reading

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