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7. Community7.1. Much attention has been drawn to numerous failures to consult the community. This contrasts with the approach taken by the developers with the community approach adopted when investigating the archaeology on the Osbaldwick site where open days and displays were a feature. Compared with the public consultation entered into by the proposers of the Hungate or Osbadlwick developments, the developers of the Germany Beck have offered few opportunities for the public to inspect their plans. Not only have meaningful images been missing but there has been relatively little communication with the local community.
7.2. When inspecting the planning papers recently it was sad to see how very few of the issues raised by those outside the circle of ‘statutory consultees’ penetrated the planning process. This is not the place to discuss democratic accountability but there is a grave deficit when it comes to these large projects in contrast with small developments where some would claim the process is ‘too democratic’ and open to protests. 7.3. There is no mention in the internal, executive summary of 29 July 2001 of over 30 letters of complaint that had already been received from the public although these contained detailed criticisms, advice and suggestions from stakeholders who new the area will. This is a pity.
7.4. The ODPM’s call-in letter enquires if, ‘recognising the importance of the countryside around all urban areas, to those who live there and also providing the nearest and most accessible countryside to urban residents.’ The plan that has been prepared clearly breaches this obligation. Working on the site over the years, the use that is made of this land for recreation cannot be overstated. The network of good footpaths make Fulford a wonderful place for walker, runners, children and those with animals. The development will deprive them not simply of countryside but of access to it by designing the access road to cut across their footpaths. |
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