Thursdays Plans Panel refused the housing application for 14 housing units at Daisy Hill Close in Morley. This was a good news story as Planning Officers had recommended granting planning permission but councillors - having hear from local residents and Ward Councillors - refused the application.
I spoke against the application and confirmed the problems with the site on highways grounds. I also raised concerns about the impact this and other developments would have on local schools and health centres along with the lack of public transport - especially a regular bus service - at this location.
It is clear that our ongoing campaign to save Morley greenfield sites is building momentum and this refusal - along with news about the Morley session on the LDF - should fill us all with hope that this ongoing battle is one we are making genuine progress with.
I know local residents will be pleased with this outcome as will MARC and Morley Town Council. We are becoming better equipped to put the arguments on greenfield development and we are beginning to influence the decision makers who are now listening to what we say.
We will continue to battle with Developers looking for an easy option when developing Morley's Greenfield sites. They will find us ready to battle to save every last blade of grass on Morley greenfield sites which are subject to inappropriate development.
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