The lack of land for self-build homes in Debenham is an important issue that has been raised in the debate on the village Facebook page following the news that Taylor Wimpey still wants to build, on a reduced scale, on land north of Gracechurch Street. Izaak Frost started this conversation, […]
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Developer tries yet again to build on Debenham land
Taylor Wimpey is pursuing an alternative plan to build on land north of Gracechurch Street, Debenham. Their original plan for 295 homes was rejected by Mid Suffolk District Council in December 1918. The parish council heard last night (Mon, July 20) that the developer had written to it asking to […]
Taylor Wimpey folds up its tents and steals away
Taylor Wimpey has withdrawn its “free go” second attempt to build 295 houses on land north of Gracechurch Street. The Mid Suffolk Council website shows the application was withdrawn on Monday (June 29) There is no indication of why. Had the developer been advised by planning officers that there was […]
New details of Low Road homes plan
More details of the proposed housing development in Low Road are available as the builders launch a local consultation before they ask the district council for approval. As the site is allocated for housing in the Neighbourhood Plan the key issue is access. The NP says there should be no […]
Debenham Neighbourhood Plan shortlisted with big city schemes for national planning award
Debenham Parish Council’s shortlisting for a national planning award for its Neighbourhood Plan puts it into contention with major city schemes. The others shortlisted for for the national plan-making prize are from Manchester, Sheffield, Milton Keynes and the London boroughs of Camden, Lewisham, Enfield. Being selected for the awards, organised […]