Friends of Thorpe Woodlands - petition against proposal to build 300 houses over this Wildlife Site

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Thorpe Woods - only 7 days to say NO to devastating planning application

2016-12-02 18:33:16

Dear supporter of Thorpe Woods

Just a quick reminder that you only have until the 8th December to say no to this devastating planning application.

Despite opposition from local people, councillors and conservation bodies the property developer, Socially Conscious Capital, has chosen to submit a planning application to proceed with this highly damaging and unwanted development.

Thorpe Wood is a valuable County Wildlife Site and remains the largest area of woodland in greater Norwich.

Only 7 days left to say NO to this development

Now is your chance to tell Norfolk’s planners that you are opposed to this devastating application. It will only take 5 minutes of your time, simply click on the link below and complete the comments form with your details and why you are opposed to the application:

https://secure.broadland.gov.uk/Northgate/PlanningExplorer/PLComments.aspx?pk=702696

Reasons for opposing the application

· Thorpe Woods is the largest area of woodland in Greater Norwich

· The woods are recognised as an important County Wildlife Site

· Thorpe Woods is not identified as development land in the Area Action Plan which has undergone thorough consultation and comment.

· They once formed part of Mousehold Heath

· They form a key part of the Green Infrastructure Strategy for the area.

· In the 2013 consultation for the District Council development plan over 2400 people objected to any level of development in Thorpe Woods, in fact Thorpe Woods received more objections than any other part of the plan.

Alternatively you can write a letter to Broadland District Council stating that you are opposed to planning application 20161896 , please address your letter to:

Ben Burgess

Planning Projects Manager

Broadland District Council

Thorpe Lodge

1 Yarmouth Road

Thorpe St Andrew

Norwich

NR7 0DU

Please remember to respond by the 8th of December; with your help we can protect this valuable English Woodland.


Friends of Thorpe Woodlands

Thorpe Woods - Only 7 days left to say NO to the destruction of this beautiful woodland

2016-12-02 11:57:43

Dear supporter of Thorpe Woods

Just a quick reminder that you only have until the 8th December to say no to this devastating planning application.

Despite opposition from local people, councillors and conservation bodies the property developer, Socially Conscious Capital, has chosen to submit a planning application to proceed with this highly damaging and unwanted development.

Thorpe Wood is a valuable County Wildlife Site and remains the largest area of woodland in greater Norwich.

Only 7 days left to say NO to this development

Now is your chance to tell Norfolk’s planners that you are opposed to this devastating application. It will only take 5 minutes of your time, simply click on the link below and complete the comments form with your details and why you are opposed to the application:

https://secure.broadland.gov.uk/Northgate/PlanningExplorer/PLComments.aspx?pk=702696

Reasons for opposing the application

·         Thorpe Woods is the largest area of woodland in Greater Norwich  

·         The woods are recognised as an important County Wildlife Site  

·         Thorpe Woods is not identified as development land in the Area Action Plan which has undergone thorough consultation and comment.  

·         They once formed part of Mousehold Heath  

·         They form a key part of the Green Infrastructure Strategy for the area.  

·         In the 2013 consultation for the District Council development plan over 2400 people objected to any level of development in Thorpe Woods, in fact Thorpe Woods received more objections than any other part of the plan.

Alternatively you can write a letter to Broadland District Council stating that you are opposed to planning application 20161896 , please address your letter to:

Ben Burgess

Planning Projects Manager

Broadland District Council

Thorpe Lodge

1 Yarmouth Road

Thorpe St Andrew

Norwich

NR7 0DU

Please remember to respond by the 8th of December; with your help we can protect this valuable English Woodland.


Friends of Thorpe Woodlands

Thorpe Woods - Please help us to stop the destruction of this Norfolk Woodland and County Wildlife Site

2016-11-18 14:49:17

Dear supporter of Thorpe Woods

Last month you kindly signed a petition opposing plans to build 300 houses over a large area of Thorpe Woods, a valuable County Wildlife Site and the largest area of woodland in greater Norwich.

This week the property developer, Socially Conscious Capital, has chosen to ignore the views of the hundreds of local people and has submitted a planning application to proceed with this devastating and unwanted development.

With your support we can successfully oppose this planning application. Saying no will only take 5 minutes of your time, simply click on the link below and complete the comments form with your details and why you are opposed to the application:


https://secure.broadland.gov.uk/Northgate/PlanningExplorer/PLComments.aspx?pk=702696

You have up to the 8th of December to oppose this plan.


Alternatively you can write a letter to Broadland District Council stating that you are opposed to planning application number 20161896 , please address your letter to:

Ben Burgess
Planning Projects Manager
Broadland District Council
Thorpe Lodge
1 Yarmouth Road
Thorpe St Andrew
Norwich, NR7 0DU

Please don't hesitate to share this message with friends and neighbours.

Thank you for helping to protect a valuable English Woodland.

Friends of Thorpe Woodlands


Friends of Thorpe Woodlands

Thorpe Woods - Please help us to stop the destruction of this Norfolk Woodland and County Wildlife Site

2016-11-18 14:49:01

Dear supporter of Thorpe Woods

Last month you kindly signed a petition opposing plans to build 300 houses over a large area of Thorpe Woods, a valuable County Wildlife Site and the largest area of woodland in greater Norwich.

This week the property developer, Socially Conscious Capital, has chosen to ignore the views of the hundreds of local people and has submitted a planning application to proceed with this devastating and unwanted development.

With your support we can successfully oppose this planning application. Saying no will only take 5 minutes of your time, simply click on the link below and complete the comments form with your details and why you are opposed to the application:


https://secure.broadland.gov.uk/Northgate/PlanningExplorer/PLComments.aspx?pk=702696

You have up to the 8th of December to oppose this plan.


Alternatively you can write a letter to Broadland District Council stating that you are opposed to planning application number 20161896 , please address your letter to:

Ben Burgess
Planning Projects Manager
Broadland District Council
Thorpe Lodge
1 Yarmouth Road
Thorpe St Andrew
Norwich, NR7 0DU

Please don't hesitate to share this message with friends and neighbours.

Thank you for helping to protect a valuable English Woodland.

Friends of Thorpe Woodlands


Friends of Thorpe Woodlands



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