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22/07/08
ZED - Homes appeal Speaking after hearing the result of the planning appeal on the former Powergen site in Victoria Road, Ashford, Cllr John Kemp, portfolio holder for planning and development, said: “The decision by the Secretary of State to allow this appeal is an extremely disappointing one and is contrary to the views of both the district and county councils and many local residents*. “The decision bears little relation to the extensive work on town centre master planning carried out by the Council working with the local community in recent years and is seemingly at odds with the Inspector’s views on the Council’s overall planning framework, (the Core Strategy), which was recently found sound after a lengthy, independent examination. “The application suggests a height and scale of development that is not needed or wanted in Ashford and which is totally at odds with the Council’s aspirations and will result in reduced levels of affordable housing being provided and a generally sub-standard level of contributions to community facilities. “While the scheme promises some welcome ‘green credentials’, the Council’s view is that these alone cannot justify the proposal in the face of the short-comings above. There will be a very considerable cost to the public purse if the scheme goes ahead. “We are still examining the full decision, and reviewing our options but subject to that, the Council will work with ZED Homes to secure the best possible outcomes for the town and local community.”
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