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  The application was approved this evening subject to conditions.The proceedings were viewable online.Amongst others the conditions address the fate,upkeep and maintenance of the burial ground and the memorial plaque.While there was good attention to detail some of the information imparted was not altogether fully informed.It was accepted that the Whitfield Parish Hall would be a good place to reinstall the tablet.As to the burial ground,it was proposed to plant six trees within the site to replace those removed from the Forge Lane frontage.It did not seem to be appreciated that the site is relatively small- where are such trees to be put without disturbing the remains of those buried there?Other remisses were that the plans did not show the actual measurements of the buildings to be put up,nor was it clear what barrier there would be between the burial ground and the back gardens of the houses.How can the future residents of the houses be forced to maintain the burial ground as is proposed?What precautions will there be to ensure the security of the burial ground against misuse such as has happened at Cowgate?The vote by the way,after one hour's discussion,of the ten councillors seemed to follow party lines,six (C) for and four (L) against.And thus it was decided...

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