Trees being removed at former Lonsdale House, Barleythorpe Road, Mark Longhurst Planning Enforcement Officer Rutland County Council

Trees being removed at former Lonsdale House, Barleythorpe Road, Mark Longhurst Planning Enforcement Officer Rutland County Council

From: MLonghurst@rutland.gov.uk

To: martinjbrookes@outlook.com

Date: Fri, 22 May 2015 08:52:16 +0100

Subject: RE: Enforcement - Trees being removed at former Lonsdale House, Barleythorpe Road

Dear Mr Brookes

Thank you for your enquiry regarding the above, officers visited the site on Monday and found no evidence of trees being removed. There was however a pile of timber from demolition on the site.

Regards

Mark Longhurst | Planning Enforcement Officer
Rutland County Council
Catmose, Oakham, Rutland LE15 6HP
tel: 01572 758262
email: mlonghurst@rutland.gov.uk
www.rutland.gov.uk




Dear Mr Longhurst

Please send your officers immidiatly for eye tests.

As you enter the main gate all the trees leading down the drive
have been cut down.

Please look at this photo set taken on the day I called
your department it includes evidence that very mature
trees were felled.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/martinbrookesoakham/sets/72157652737566912

In front of the timber pile you mention you can see
a root ball from a uprooted tree.

From

Martin Brookes

installation of Pelican Crossing, Barleythorpe Road, Oakham, Rutland County Council

installation of Pelican Crossing, Barleythorpe Road, Oakham, Rutland County Council

Bellway Homes, Barleythorpe Road, Oakham, Rutland, Temporary Traffic Control

Bellway Homes, Barleythorpe Road, Oakham, Rutland, Temporary Traffic Control



I hope Bellway Homes are causing the disgusting homophobic
town Councillor a lot of inconvenience, that's his house on the
left, his car was blocked in today.

The main worry and purpose of this post is to point out the
danger possibly danger caused by people moving the warning signs.
So they can park.

Larkfleet Homes, Barleythorpe Road, Burley Park Way, Oakham, Rutland 9 new shops, A new Town?

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Oakham North is looking more and more like a new town creation.

1000's of new homes, Supermarkets, Petrol Station, Large Family Pub, Hotel, A small community centre (Terry King diverted most of the 106 funding for a larger sports community centre to outside Oakham) are all on there way.

Next week Oakham Town Council will look at the plans for 9 new shops

7pm Victoria Hall.

2014/0546/RES Larkfleet Homes 
 Reserved Matters for the erection of 9 local centre retail units and 30 No. one 
 and two bedroom apartments 
 Land between Barleythorpe and Burley Park Way

Whilst Oakham is expanding Rutland County Councils Tories appear to be doing little provide the extra services that will be required for these new residents, Doctors, Schools are two examples of essential services over subscribed here in Oakham. 

Lonsdale House, Barleythorpe Road, Oakham, Rutland, Patrick Gear, Rutland County Council Planning Officer

Lonsdale House, Barleythorpe Road, Oakham, Rutland, Patrick Gear, Rutland County Council Planning Officer

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Resident of Barleythorpe Road received a new fence minus any
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Development Control & Licensing Committee

Date: 20 August 2013

Time: 6.00pm

Venue: Council Chamber, Catmose, Oakham

Agenda - 20 August 2013

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Report No. 188/2013 - Index of Planning Applications

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Report No. 189/2013 - Appeals

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In a short period they gained 50 members.

Save Barleythorpe Road Field Click Here for facebook group

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They decided led by Cllr Alf Dewis, my proposal to work with the community to purchase the land for the public was a task far too big for the town council.

Smaller parish councils have purchased land like this, I wonder what size project this Town Council could handle. My guess is nothing.,....

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It is my understanding the highways depot is closing and the offices returning to the main council offices.
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Land for sale!

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Some time ago I blogged my thoughts about this and suggested The public and Town Council purchase the land. Its a big project and not one that is not possible.

On Monday the Town Council will be asked its view.

It may be possible to claim various grants.

I believe there is enough support for saving this green field for the communtiy.

If you have any comments and any offers of help please email me at councillormartinbrookes@email.com

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The Tresham Institute has recently erected new legal notice permitting access something the public has done for many years.

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I am hoping Oakham Town Council along with residents will help buy this land and return it to the town. I noticed it contains a memorial tree.

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