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Lincoln MP Karen Lee: Long Leys Road ‘Wrong Location’ For Waste Transfer Site

20th July 2017 by longleysra Leave a Comment

Following a request from the LLRA, local politicians have expressed their support for residents who are opposed to Veolia’s appeal against the 6 February 2017 decision to refuse planning permission for a waste transfer station at Veolia’s Long Leys Road site.

Karen Lee MP commented “I have been contacted by local residents and Councillors over the announced plan earlier this month by Veolia to appeal the decision taken by the Planning Committee. As a local councillor at the time the decision was taken, I fully supported local residents in opposing the proposal for a Waste Transfer Site and I am still of the view that Long Leys Road is the wrong place for it to be built.”

“As yet I don’t know the grounds for the appeal but given the strength of feeling from local residents and Councillors then and now I am seeking a meeting with Veolia and Carholme Councillors to see what can be done.”

Local county councillor Robert Parker and city councillors Neil Murray and Tony Speakman jointly added: “We are very disappointed that Veolia have decided to lodge an appeal despite knowing the strong opposition to their proposal and the clear decision of the planning committee. We hope to meet with representatives from Veolia next week to see if there is any way forward that protects the interests of local residents.”

For additional details on the statement see The Lincolnite

Veolia have until Sunday 6th August to file an appeal against planning permission refusal. The Long Leys Residents’ Association has already expressed their opposition to the planning application.

The LLRA position on the Veolia Application:

  • There was universal opposition to Veolia’s original application from the community, local business and elected councillors. Since there is nothing new in Veolia’s planned appeal the LLRA has a mandate to oppose this. The Stop Veolia Action Group (SVAG), not connected to the LLRA, will also oppose Veolia’s appeal.
  • The LLRA are looking for support for their position from elected officials at Lincoln City council and the County council as well as from our newly elected MP.
  • The LLRA understand from the County planning manager (Neil McBride) that his team will be recommending a public inquiry in the event of an appeal.
  • At any public inquiry, the LLRA may, along with SVAG, be applying for rule 6 status. The LLRA understand from SVAG that it is their intention that the community will have professional representation.
  • Since there is nothing new in Veolia’s appeal, it is unlikely that Veolia will sway the views of Long Leys residents. However, the LLRA will relay communication of factual information between Veolia and the local community.

See also LLRA Ask Questions of Veolia About Their Planned Appeal for further details.


Full Press Release: Lincoln MP seeks meeting with Veolia and Councillors over Waste Transfer Site appeal

Lincoln MP, Karen Lee, is seeking a meeting with Veolia, over their plans to appeal the decision taken by the Lincolnshire County Council Planning Committee in February to refuse permission for a Waste Transfer Site on Long Leys Road. At the time of the original decision, there was strong opposition from local residents and Councillors to the plans including a Stop Veolia Campaign Group to voice the concerns of around 1000 people living in the area.

Karen Lee said:

“I have been contacted by local residents and Councillors over the announced plan earlier this month by Veolia to appeal the decision taken by the Planning Committee. As a local councillor at the time the decision was taken, I fully supported local residents in opposing the proposal for a Waste Transfer Site and I am still of the view that Long Leys Road is the wrong place for it to be built.”

“As yet I don’t know the grounds for the appeal but given the strength of feeling from local residents and Councillors then and now I am seeking a meeting with Veolia and Carholme Councillors to see what can be done.”

County Councillor Robert Parker and Carholme City Councillors Neil Murray and Tony Speakman were involved in the campaign and in a joint statement said today:

“We are very disappointed that Veolia have decided to lodge an appeal despite knowing the strong opposition to their proposal and the clear decision of the Planning Committee. We hope to meet with representatives from Veolia next week to see if there is any way forward that protects the interests of local residents.”

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