Another Short Accommodation Residential Building for Aycliffe

• Gary39

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  11 June 2022     20:37377369
  #1      
  https://publicaccess.dover.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=documents&keyVal=RCG164FZIIF00&fbclid=IwAR23MnBqH_7HO2Wl0SVYsccJ1gEtmQ95LnqLuWZJxgQjmiiZ533hwRtNQIg
• Gary39

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  11 June 2022     20:40377370
  #2      
  If seems that permission is being asked for another short term accommodation building at Aycliffe. We already had that type of accommodation permitted a few years back at the old King Lear site
  
  Why Does Aycliffe have to have another?
  
  Are there not other areas. Also it does not say who the accommodation is for.
  
  it also seems the neighbours on either side of the plot where the old church were not even informed
• Guest 3925

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  12 June 2022     15:02377383
  #3      
  Unfortunately Gary, although I have no evidence other than seeing what has been done over the years in Dover, and especially treatment of Aycliffe with TAP, I imagine that the powers that be are probably not as interested in the impact on Aycliffe residents as they would be if this was being planned, for example in Whitfield, the old Connaught Barracks or River?
  
  Controversial my opinion may be, but there is probably some truth in it.....
  
  At least they have 8 bicycle spaces, seems including cycle spaces rather than parking spaces is becoming popular (see the Malvern Road crazy idea).
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• Jan Higgins

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  12 June 2022     16:50377385
  #4      
   AndyPol wrote:

  Unfortunately Gary, although I have no evidence other than seeing what has been done over the years in Dover, and especially treatment of Aycliffe with TAP, I imagine that the powers that be are probably not as interested in the impact on Aycliffe residents as they would be if this was being planned, for example in Whitfield, the old Connaught Barracks or River?
  
  Controversial my opinion may be, but there is probably some truth in it.....
  
  At least they have 8 bicycle spaces, seems including cycle spaces rather than parking spaces is becoming popular (see the Malvern Road crazy idea).

  
  
  I agree AndyPol, maybe a case of on the outskirts of the town so of little consequence to the powers that be.
  
  Cycling is the in thing at the moment never mind that with all our hills one has to be young or super fit, preferably childless and without a family car.
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• Gary39

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  12 June 2022     22:30377389
  #5      
  Just had a reply from one of my local councillors
  
  I also pointed out the this will be second short term accommodation and Aycliffe is a small community. What about other Wards?
  
  I asked what his view was
  
  His reply:
  
  “Yes I know about this and am waiting to see reactions. It’s a pity the church was not better supported but it’s a private purchase and venture.”
  
  No comment needed.
  
  The church was not a community centre like most dedicated community centres around Dover. Also they could not afford to repair the roof.
• Gary39

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  13 June 2022     18:21377398
  #6      
  This makes interesting read about Seacoast Homes Limited
  
  https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/11748054
  
  One man band and company run from a flat in Snargate street. Several place changes.
  
  Dormant for a year and one year only 100 pounds for an audit
  
  Two directors resigned..
• Gary39

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  21 July 2022     09:33377813
  #7      
  125 objections :)
• Gary39

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  21 July 2022     10:30377814
  #8      
  But being Aycliffe the objections will be ignored. Just like our petition for extra parking from 5 years ago….
• Guest 3925

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  21 July 2022     17:50377824
  #9      
  It is appalling how Aycliffe is treated, why don't they think of somewhere else for such a thing? How about reclaim one of the shops in the high street? change of use etc, job done. They could always try River or the new Whitfield, but we all know what the residents would say there! Given that you do not know the nature of the short term accommodation, it must be very worrying for all affected.
• Guest 3925

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  30 September 2022     11:03378680
  #10      
  Just had an email from DDC to say the application has been rejected!
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• Gary39

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  30 September 2022     17:27378683
  #11      
  Same here.. now wait for another plan or appeal…
• Guest 3925

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  30 September 2022     20:44378691
  #12      
  Stay positive Gary, if there is an appeal or new application, I will certainly oppose it, even if they just change the wording. It's not something you need in Aycliffe.