Protection for cherished public spaces
"Our changes to town and village green legislation will protect, not undermine, communities' ability to decide what development is appropriate in their local areas (Letters, 7 November). Planning permission is only ever granted once local people have had their say on proposed developments. It is not right that reactive applications for new town and village greens can overrule these locally led decisions. We're stamping down on this misuse of the law, while continuing to give cherished community spaces the strongest protection.
Richard Benyon MP
Environment minister"
http://www.guardian.co.uk/theguardian/2012/nov/11/protection-for-cherished-public-spaces
Did I make mention of The Western Heights? No, I did not, oh no, not me.