Local plan scoping consultation

Dear Sirs.

I have recently been made aware of the above and note that whilst submission of sites is currently closed further submissions may be made at a later date.

I am writing to you to ask your advice on when it may be possible to make further submissions and how to do so for the following piece of land.

I have owned the land known as [REDACTED] for many years and was advised some 20 years ago that planning permission for a replacement house would not be acceptable as the land had been separated from the original building, now known as [REDACTED].

The land comprises a large area of woodland, subject to a blanket Tree Preservation Order (TPO), a derelict Victorian water garden, in the style of and thought to have been advised by the designer of Biddulph Grange, and a large overgrown paddock. The land was separated from the nursing home in 2008 on sale of the home as the new owners did not consider maintaining 6 acres of woodland etc. as being financially viable as part of a care home business.

The site as it stands has no financial incentive for maintenance of the woodland or restoration of the garden, if that were considered desirable, such as would be appropriate if the land formed the grounds of a substantial dwelling or dwellings and as a consequence is derilict.

The new plan shows that the land adjacent to the north of the paddock has been submitted for consideration for housing development. It therefore seems appropriate to reconsider the site for some form of residential development and I would appreciate your advice on how I might proceed with requesting that the land be reconsidered for development.

Regards John Chadwick.