The elected members of the Planning Committee representing DMBC chose to approve the application 10/01175/REMM, following the Planning Authorities recommendation.

They agreed that;

The new application had addressed the reasons for the previous refusal in Nov09 –by turning one corner away from the residential area by 10 metres and obtaining a noise report that stated that the living conditions of neighbouring residents would not be compromised.

The group are disappointed that this was accepted, despite the fact that residents had commissioned and paid for 2 independent noise reports that called into question the findings of the report submitted by the developer. We appreciate that the Planning Committee were in a difficult position – the planning authority wanted the application to be passed and the developer had produced evidence that stated that they had met the criteria.

However, the evidence obtained by the community was ignored, when the committee could have taken a little time to consider it. Perhaps even, postpone the decision until the noise issue was completely clarified, as it was central to the application. Given the level of public objection and interest we believe that this is the least that could have been done.

The group committee has received many messages of support from around the community, which gives us even more resolve to continue to represent the DN7 area on planning issues.

We now look forward to the Appeal when our evidence and proofs of case will be submitted to the Planning Inspector, we believe that we will obtain a fair hearing on the 3^rd August.

RAID is a community group, join us and support your community:

We are are a group of residents living in the DN7 area of Doncaster- Hatfield, Stainforth, Dunscroft, Hatfield Woodhouse, Dunsville and surrounding villages. There are concerns that some planning proposals in this region are not in the best interests of residents, especially where consultation has been poor, with regard to issues such as probable heavy traffic and pollution.

It is our aim to safeguard and promote the interests of residents, with regard to matters concerning planning proposals and new developments. We aim to improve green spaces, public rights of way and maintain quality of life, with in the local environment. RAID has no political interests, but does understand the need for progress and employment within the region. We shall endeavour to discuss those proposals that are considered to be inappropriate with all parties concerned.