howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
- Posts: 62,352
Rather significant that after a long gap three people post support for the application on the same day and at least one has been totally against it up until now.
Ross Miller
- Location: London Road, Dover
- Registered: 17 Sep 2008
- Posts: 3,696
I thought that was all a bit odd
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howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
- Posts: 62,352
I have been following this since the first planning application went in and the connection with the sudden three supportive posts is "Triangles".
Ms Terry has been the main instigator of raising the community centre from the ashes of economic collapse and ran many fundraising events for new flooring and all sorts. The developer struck up a relationship(platonic I must add) and the community centre was used for a public meeting to further his objectives.
I think Ms Terry was under the impression that there would be some sort of public housing with 4/5 bedrooms to accommodate large families locally and lost interest even though the developer was offering sweeteners.
Suddenly 3 days ago she and her partner plus the treasurer of Triangles had a Damascus moment all at the same time.
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Jan Higgins
- Location: Dover
- Registered: 5 Jul 2010
- Posts: 13,808
Amazing what can happen when a developer shows an interest in a community project.
I remember many years ago a developer was going to "help" with Tilmanstone cricket club improvements if his plans for a long derelict building got the village's support.
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howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
- Posts: 62,352
Jan Higgins wrote:Amazing what can happen when a developer shows an interest in a community project.
The original application offered money to the community centre plus a few bits and pieces for the community at large, the second application took it all away.
The three individuals now supporting the application didn't do first time around!!
howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
- Posts: 62,352
The developer has hit back at comments from a town councillor which I must say seemed over the top and not researched at all. Noise and general inconvenience during construction is not a valid reason to reject a planning application.
Reginald Barrington
- Location: Dover
- Registered: 17 Dec 2014
- Posts: 3,233
Howard could you put a link up to the application please I have searched and can't seem to get anywhere!
Arte et Marte
howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
- Posts: 62,352
Links from planning never work Reg but if you go on the site and tap in 17/01523 everything is there. Incidentally there is another supporting post from Sarah Walker - a neighbour but looking at her FB profile she is with Walker construction and lives in Hythe.
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Reginald Barrington- Location: Dover
- Registered: 17 Dec 2014
- Posts: 3,233
Two very telling lines in the developer's response letter
"It is massive investment in a run down and depressed area . It will enhance the whole area, creating homes and employment, along with a large boost in income to the local authority."
It isn't a run down and depressed area it might be that a lot of lower income families live in the area but Coombe valley rd itself has mainly privately owned properties, in the last 2yrs 2 new shops have opened, housing and flats built on the Barwicks site (architecturally pleasing high density, phase 2 just commencing) a new nursing home has been built, several new business have started in both poulton close and opposite the gas towers on Coombe valley, employment in the area sits at over 80%.
All comments suggest that rather than enhance the area it is more of a blot on the landscape.
And then theres :
Essentially a bribe to the planners it will bring in more jobs and more money
In short line 1 is lies, line 2 is obvious.
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Arte et Marte
howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
- Posts: 62,352
The latest post in support of the development comes from a Mr L Cheema which by coincidence is the name of the chap that runs the One Stop convenience shop in Coombe Valley Road.
Sue Nicholas- Location: river
- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
- Posts: 6,019
More customers Howard.I agree with ,Reginald’s statement.Some of the new build is very good .i must put my objection in again.The Buses will be crowded.Stagecoach comments were not helpful.Most buses are well used because it caters for River and out lying villages.
Brian Dixon
- Location: Dover
- Registered: 23 Sep 2008
- Posts: 23,940
sue, I need a word in your shell like ear in the near future.
Sue Nicholas- Location: river
- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
- Posts: 6,019
:Hullo Brian not my right ear as I have lost my hearing in that ear.Waiting for a hearing test .How will I manage my hats with a hearing aid
Brian Dixon- Location: Dover
- Registered: 23 Sep 2008
- Posts: 23,940
hi sue can we meet up some time, got some info for you.
Sue Nicholas- Location: river
- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
- Posts: 6,019
Yes I will be the town on Friday .Not sure which bus at moment probably before lunch .
Brian Dixon- Location: Dover
- Registered: 23 Sep 2008
- Posts: 23,940
be in town around 1030 ish, dovorian.
Sue Nicholas- Location: river
- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
- Posts: 6,019
Ok
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