THURS, jun 10, 2021
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Community unites to resist losing open space Local people have again reacted strongly with around 220 representations to the Planning Inspector prior to the imminent Public Inquiry to decide on the future of the treasured local site. This tremendous level of response reflects the high level of feeling that local people in Stocksbridge, Deepcar and Bolsterstone have about this issue. Friends of Hollin Busk have joined with Miriam Cates MP, local City Councillors, Stocksbridge Town Councillors, Bolsterstone Community Group and the Campaign for the Protection of Rural England to oppose this application. Dr Peter Morgan, Chair of Friends of Hollin Busk, commented, "We have been opposing this development now for over 4 years. The community does not want houses built on this protected open space that is ap-
preciated for its green aspect and tremendous views across the valley." "A previous attempt to build on these fields was refused on appeal by the Secretary of State in 1990. Friends of Hollin Busk will be making strong presentations to the Planning Inspector at the Inquiry in June to convince him that the current appeal should also be refused in order that the approach to this site is consistent." The local community strongly opposes this raid on open green space which would "open the door" for potential further building on the surrounding green fields that provide green separation between the urban communities of Stocksbridge, Deepcar and Bolsterstone. The appeal by Hallam Land Management to build 85 houses on the protected green fields at Hollin Busk is due to start on the 22nd June, and will last for 8 days.
Pictured are (left-right): Chris Leatherland (Friends of Hollin Busk), Cllr Susie Abrahams (Stocksbridge Town Council), Cllr Julie Grocutt (Stocksbridge Town Council; Deputy Leader, Executive Member for Community Engagement and Governance and Councillor for Stocksbridge and Upper Don, Sheffield City Council), Cllr Richard Crowther (Mayor of Stocksbridge, Stocksbridge Town Council and former councillor for Stocksbridge and Upper Don), Elaine Smith (Friends of Hollin Busk), Miriam Cates MP (Member of Parliament for Penistone and Stocksbridge), Cllr Lewis Chinchen (Councillor for Stocksbridge and Upper Don), Dr Peter Morgan (Chair of Friends of Hollin Busk) Cllr Joseph Staniforth (Deputy Mayor of Stocksbridge, Stocksbridge Town Council)
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