Councillor objects to latest Shirley Croft plans

Coun Charmaine Morgan  of Grantham St Vincent’s Ward says…

Please note below. I have submitted objections to the new application relating to the former Shirley Croft site. 

Dear Sir/Madam 

After sk planning committee refused the recent apication to develop the Shirley Croft site a further application has immediately been resubmitted. 

My previous objections, related to the whole site eg density, overbearing, noise, loss of privacy for existing residents on Croft Drive and St Vincents Road, risk to trees, inadequate space for parking, lack of garden amenity and lack of waste storage space. The new road access will have a significant impact on the quality of life of those on Harrowby Rd immediately abutting it. 

I can see little difference in the applications with all of my original material concerns remaining. 

I am particularly concerned at the loss of privacy for neighbouring residents. 

The  developers tree survey notes trees with damaged roots incl horse chestnuts. This is hugely concerning and indicates a failure to adequately protect the trees on site in the past. 

It is not an acceptable reason to remove them, nor is provision of construction access. They are an important part of the character and street scene of Harrowby Rd’s neighbouring Conservation area. 

I am keen to see what SKs consultants comments are in relation to the trees. I was pleased to note they previously supported our concerns. 

The new site plan remains so dense it would be impossible to use landscaping and border treatment to address my concerns. 

Skdc must take measures to ensure there is no further work on site until the planning approval has been granted, especially which could impact on the trees or neighbours amenity. 

This application remains contentious. 

I call for it to be returned to committee for determination and wish to speak at committee in my capacity as a Ward Councillor. 

Best regards 

Charmaine