Knowle relocation project >>> VGS Futures Forum >>> final comment on Knowle planning application

Midday on Wednesday 15th June is the deadline for comments from the public on the latest planning application.

Comments should be sent to planning@eastdevon.gov.uk

with reference to:
16/0872/MFUL | The construction of an assisted living community for older people comprising extra care units, staff accommodation and communal facilities, including a kitchen, restaurant/bar/cafe, a well-being suite comprising gym, treatment rooms and pool, a communal lounge and storage facilities; car parking for residents, visitors and staff of the assisted living community; comprehensive landscaping comprising communal and private spaces; and associated groundworks. | Council Offices Knowle Sidmouth EX10 8HL

The Town Council has considered the latest planning application - and rejected it unanimously:
Futures Forum: Knowle relocation project >>> Town Council comment on application 16/0872/MFUL >>> "contrary to Local Plan" ..... "intrusive and out-of-keeping" ..... "overdevelopment" ..... "no affordable housing"

The Futures Forum of the Vision Group has already put together a provisional comment on the application.
Vision Group for Sidmouth - VGS Futures Forum - comment on Knowle planning application

This refers to the reasons the District Council's planning committee put forward when it rejected a similar planning application in 2013:
Futures Forum: Knowle relocation project > Pegasus planning application 16/0872/MFUL >>> and the rejected planning application 12/1847/MOUT of 1st March 2013 >>> and "why the previous application was refused"

This is the final set of comments from the FF of the VGS, based on the above:

Word Document - Planning Application: 16/0872/MFUL - Final comment from the Futures Forum of the VGS

Vision Group for Sidmouth - VGS Futures Forum - final comment on Knowle planning application

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