There is undoubtedly nepotism inherent in the system. I've successfully stopped 3 applications (over several years by the same owner) to build a house in what is clearly open countryside and 3 seperate Secretary of State Inspectors have also said no all to the applictions. The parish council also objected to every application. Now however, a local chap has bought the land and has applied to build a house in the same field. Behold! The parish council (with whom the new applicant has several 'friends') now supports the application, as does the local county councillor, with whom the new applicant is well 'acquainted.'
Thankyou for your searing analysis. Would you like the names of the three different Secretary Of State Inspectors who refused the development so that you can give them the benefit of your wisdom?
There is undoubtedly nepotism inherent in the system. I've successfully stopped 3 applications (over several years by the same owner) to build a house in what is clearly open countryside and 3 seperate Secretary of State Inspectors have also said no all to the applictions. The parish council also objected to every application. Now however, a local chap has bought the land and has applied to build a house in the same field. Behold! The parish council (with whom the new applicant has several 'friends') now supports the application, as does the local county councillor, with whom the new applicant is well 'acquainted.'
Nimby
Thankyou for your searing analysis. Would you like the names of the three different Secretary Of State Inspectors who refused the development so that you can give them the benefit of your wisdom?
Secretary Nimby