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  Vic, the parish could hold a Parish Poll. But other than express a view it has NO validity in law against a national agreed planning policy.
  
  Neighbour Plans under the new Localism Bill have to act in accordance with the LDF, they cannot displace the LDF.
  
  The decision on Whitfield housing was taken & confirmed by law at least two years ago.
  
  The issue now is about getting the "BEST DEAL" for the people of Whitfield.
  
  That is why the passing of the SPD was important before plannning applications can be considered.
  
  I am sorry to labour the processes, but unless youi understand the processes it is difficult to thwart them , I know that is your objective.
  
  The decision on Wednesday was the end of that process which had been going on for more than a year. That was the consultation being concluded & the public's points on infrastructure, layout, design, listed building & ancient woodland protection being cemented. Points that have been made on this Forum previously. Ancient Woodland protection , in particular by Andrew Stucken.
  
  
  That was not ignoring the public it was the result of public views.
  
  Local people were invited to the LDF group & it was open to every cllr.
  
  Needless to say the Labour Group did not attend other than a fleeting sign in & leave act by Ben Bano. He had a far more important meeting of the Labour group to attend a couple of rooms down. So much for their concernfor the people of Whitfield! Indeed their ammendment to Wednesday decision was meant to overturn the total District growth agenda, now that'was classic stupidity.
  
  Watty

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