Super learnings over super dairy
These are the latest musings from Amy Jackson of Oxtale Public Relations who acted for Nocton Dairies Ltd. It has been well catalogued throughout our campaign why Nocton Dairies had difficulties getting permission for an intensive dairy on Nocton Heath. Despite all the effort and investment, they were unable to convince the Environment Agency and other specialist consultees of the merits of their development, so it all came to nowt.
I believe Messrs Barnes and Willes will still want to develop their 'super dairy' somewhere in the Nocton area... and it is important to remember their second choice was Nocton Fen. Mr Willes has already given occasional indicators of interest in the Fen, but this land will also have unique challenges, not least it being in a flood area. If Nocton Dairies can convince the specialist consultees that their next choice of site is the best available, perhaps they will encounter an easier ride next time around. Watch this space.
http://oxtale.wordpress.com/2011/02/24/super-learnings-over-super-dairy/
Insufficient Fee
I received a reminder about changes to the original Nocton Dairy application, however when I tried to access the plans online these were unaccessible and had the following entry.
"Erection of dairy unit incorporating 8 no cattle accommodation buildings, 2 no maternity/hospital buildings, 2 no milking parlours, holding areas, feed store and associated hard standing, runoff lagoon, anaerobic digestion unit, staff dormitory building, - North Of Dunston Heath Lane And West Of B1188 Noct
Ref. No: 09/1040/FUL
Status: Insufficient Fee"
Most odd.
Update 9th March 2011
I received a notification from NKDC today that this application had been updated... and it now displays once again, with a status of 'Withdrawn'.
A new era of local transparency
You may/may not be interested in the latest missive from Eric Pickles. Like it or not this will be having an impact on how our local community is managed in future.
Transparency
The Localism Bill will 'shift power from central government back into the hands of individuals, communities and councils', so it will become more and more important to have a fully functioning Parish Council. Let's hope our Councillors stand for re-election in May, as it is becoming more difficult getting volunteers to act in unpaid positions for the betterment of society I feel.
http://www.communities.gov.uk/localgovernment/decentralisation/localismbill/
Nocton Parish Council
I attended our local Parish Council meeting last night and was encouraged by the business to hand. A new energy is clearly apparent. You may be interested in the following site:
http://www.clerksandcouncilsdirect.co.uk/
Dog Warden
I have been asked to post the following notice for information.
'When in a public area you are required by law to clean up after your dog. I am the Parish Dog warden and I am patrolling the village day and night, seven days a week and am issuing fixed penalty notices to the value of £50 to people who do not clean up after their dogs and placing bags in the appropriate dog waste bins or taking them home and placing in the black wheeled bin. Maximum penalty £1,000.
If you witness anyone allowing their dog to foul and not cleaning it up, please contact: Parish Council Dog Warden - Tel: 01526 322220 or North Kesteven District Council - Tel: 01529 414155.'
Erection of detached house and integral garage
You may be interested in planning permission which is being sought to build on a plot of land in the heart of the village near The Green. The relevant planning application is: 11/0176/FUL.
The Consultation Expiry Date is: 18 Mar 2011.
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Dear Geoff,
ReplyDeleteI think you are worrying unnecessarily about a super-dairy on Nocton Fen. I think you may have forgotten but at the Nocton Public Meeting on 19 January Mr Willes answered a question that no-one had actually asked and said quite categorically, and somewhat out-of-the-blue, that Nocton Dairies had no intention whatsoever of building the dairy at Nocton Fen because "the site is unsuitable as it is on a flood plain". I cannot believe that he would have said that so publically and without prompting if Nocton Dairies had any intention of doing so. Ian Goldsworthy
Forgive me, Ian, but I've heard Mr Willes saying one thing and doing another - on more than one occasion. Remember him saying that if it transpired that the public were against his plans he'd drop them? He didn't until the Environment Agency objected so decisively (thank goodness we have expert bodies who know their stuff) I would like to be able to believe him this time ...
ReplyDeleteDeborah - that may have been the case in the past but I do believe that Mr Willes was being sincere in his more recent comments about wanting to be open and honest with the community around any future plans he may have. Given his categoric public denial that he won't be trying to site a super-dairy on Nocton Fen I think we should give him the benefit of the doubt on this one. Ian
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