I hope that all of the residents that made comments in the consultation have received the latest letter from Cambs CC.
I included an attachment, it is self-explanatory, in that all previous comments/concerns are still valid to go forward, when
the application comes up for planning at committee at Cambs CC.
Only any new objections/concerns will be valid. Any comments need to be received by midnight tomorrow 17th December.
When the application comes to Cambs CC Planning Committee, I hope that someone from Whittlesey Town Council will
be present and represent the community concerns. That said, under the revised paperwork, several of the issues/concerns that we/residents commented on have been addressed and this was a very good result.
It is my understanding that the applicant has spent several £Million already in getting the site ready, so they must feel very confident of obtaining planning permission.
I will naturally liaise with all Whittlesey Town/District/County Councillors on this and any further applications that come for the site.
In recent weeks there has been a lot of ‘social media’ coverage concerning bad odours and smells emanating from the area.
On communicating with the Environment Agency, who investigated the issue, stated it was not coming from either the area that is being
re-developed/remediation, or the Johnsons site. It apparently was coming from a Wood Recycling Company on the Saxon Site and this
Odour did not come under the EA remit, but that of Fenland District Council – Environmental Services, whom I contacted and they were/are aware and had sent someone to investigate (last I heard).
However in the last week or so, several people have contacted me about the ongoing smells, what we need to do is always report it, that way a record is kept as to the incidents, at FDC it is very easy to access their web @ https://www.fenland.gov.uk/report.
Connie and I are hoping to half the amount of Christmas cards we send out every year, we instead sponsor 4 to 6 large native trees instead through the Woodland Trust.
May I therefore thank everyone for their help and support, wishing you a Merry, Safe Christmas and New Year.
As and when there are any developments, I will keep you posted.
With regards,
Roy G…..
