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 […]
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Standing room only at Parish Council meeting as TW renewed application condemned
It was standing room only in Dove Cottage last night as Debenham people packed into a Parish Council meeting to express complete opposition to Taylor Wimpey’s renewed attempt to get permission for 295 houses off Gracechurch Street. During the time when they public can speak, many expressed outrage that the […]
Mid Suffolk planners disagree on Debenham housing
Mid Suffolk council’s planners are involved in a remarkable stand-off over whether Taylor Wimpey should be allowed to build 295 houses in Debenham. On one side the team of planners who examine applications want to give the developer the go-ahead, and on the other the planning policy team say the […]
Independent review endorses Parish Council view on house building
Independent consultants have endorsed opinions on the suitability of possible housing development sites in Debenham included in the Neighbourhood Plan which was overwhelmingly supported by residents earlier this year. The Neighbourhood Plan has now completed all the required stages pre-submission stages and has been sent to Mid Suffolk District Council […]
Debenham Neighbourhood Plan needs your support
Debenham’s Neighbourhood Plan needs the support of everyone who lives here NOW if it is to influence crucial decisions on planning applications. The pre-submission document is open for consultation and this is the time to say if you support it or would like changes. There will be a chance later […]