NEWS ARCHIVE
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We are not out of the Woods yet !!
The recent application was refused by both MBC and Tonbridge & Malling. Croudace will now go to Appeal because they firmly believe they will get a favourable decision from the Inspector because of the NPPF Regulations. Now is the time for you to voice your opinion…..! If we do not let Croudace know how we continue to feel about this development they will think we going to accept one of their schemes… VOICE YOUR OPINION
VISIT OUR NAAG's WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION
This leaflet from Barton Willmore is confusing. (we hope you agree?)
As a resident in this area NEITHER scheme is acceptable.
Scheme 3 - confusion over no of houses - they propose to build 420 PLUS 80 = 500... NOT just 80 houses.
Access road between the fields will cut across the ancient woodland - causing irretrievable damage.
Scheme 2 - no of houses will be 420 built in reservoir field - this number needs to be reduced.
No infrastructure in place in this area to cope with either scheme.
Too much traffic will be generated by this development into Hermitage Lane.
Neither schemes even mention MBC's requirement of a country park… (this will also safe guard future development in the lower fields…)
VISIT OUR NAAG's WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION
TO RESPOND TO THIS LEAFLET WITH YOUR COMMENTS OF REJECTION - EMAILRESEARCH@BARTONWILLMORE.CO.UK & MICHELE.GIBSON@BARTONWILLMORE.CO.UK
or post a letter fao
Andrew Wilford
The Observatory
Southfleet Road
Ebbsfleet
Dartford, Kent
DA10 0DF
The recent application was refused by both MBC and Tonbridge & Malling. Croudace will now go to Appeal because they firmly believe they will get a favourable decision from the Inspector because of the NPPF Regulations. Now is the time for you to voice your opinion…..! If we do not let Croudace know how we continue to feel about this development they will think we going to accept one of their schemes… VOICE YOUR OPINION
VISIT OUR NAAG's WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION
This leaflet from Barton Willmore is confusing. (we hope you agree?)
As a resident in this area NEITHER scheme is acceptable.
Scheme 3 - confusion over no of houses - they propose to build 420 PLUS 80 = 500... NOT just 80 houses.
Access road between the fields will cut across the ancient woodland - causing irretrievable damage.
Scheme 2 - no of houses will be 420 built in reservoir field - this number needs to be reduced.
No infrastructure in place in this area to cope with either scheme.
Too much traffic will be generated by this development into Hermitage Lane.
Neither schemes even mention MBC's requirement of a country park… (this will also safe guard future development in the lower fields…)
VISIT OUR NAAG's WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION
TO RESPOND TO THIS LEAFLET WITH YOUR COMMENTS OF REJECTION - EMAILRESEARCH@BARTONWILLMORE.CO.UK & MICHELE.GIBSON@BARTONWILLMORE.CO.UK
or post a letter fao
Andrew Wilford
The Observatory
Southfleet Road
Ebbsfleet
Dartford, Kent
DA10 0DF
PLANNING MEETING RALLY 3rd JULY 2014
PLANNING MEETING RALLY 3rd JULY 2014
ARE YOU OUR PHOTO COMPETITION WINNERS - winners being announced 29-06-2014
June 2014
Entries: click here
Fun Day: click here
June 2014
Entries: click here
Fun Day: click here
Fun day Westminster Square 29-06-2014 - June 2014
- NAAG's WOODLAND PHOTO COMPETITION 10-03-2014
NAAG’s are having a photo competition to celebrate spring and our much-loved Bluebell Wood. (see poster)
Whether you are a David Bailey or not we are looking for artistic, humorous and even cute pictures taken in the woods.
3 Categories
· Pet Pooch – Does your furry friend enjoy a walk in the woods?
· Wildflowers – Including hedgerow, shrubs and trees, and of course Bluebells…!
· Wildlife – Animals and Insects inhabiting Bluebell Woods.
A professional will judge the competition and winners will receive a prize in each category plus their photo uploaded and displayed online at www.naag.key4help.co.uk
Simple Rules
· Photo must have been taken in the woods
· Max photo size 10 Meg
· Email your photo to: smile@naag.kry4help.co.uk
· Closing date: 31st May 2014
24-02-2014
Webcast of the recent Maidstone Council Cabinet Meeting where the Draft Local Plan was addressed by Officer Rob Jarmin and discussed by cabinet members
http://cdn.unique-media.tv/mbc168/interface
Webcast of the recent Maidstone Council Cabinet Meeting where the Draft Local Plan was addressed by Officer Rob Jarmin and discussed by cabinet members
http://cdn.unique-media.tv/mbc168/interface
10-02-2014
Following on from the huge success of our last fund raising Quiz night we are pleased to announce that we will be holding another Quiz Night on Saturday 26th April 2014
Location: St Nicholas Church Hall - Poplar Grove
Date: 26th April 2014
Time: 7:30pm
Food/Drink: Bring your own nibbles and drink
Who: Family and friends (and children welcome)
Price: £5 per person
How to book: Contact Diana on 016122 766075 or email dianajoylewins@aol.com
PLEASE HELP US SPREAD THE WORD….!
Following on from the huge success of our last fund raising Quiz night we are pleased to announce that we will be holding another Quiz Night on Saturday 26th April 2014
Location: St Nicholas Church Hall - Poplar Grove
Date: 26th April 2014
Time: 7:30pm
Food/Drink: Bring your own nibbles and drink
Who: Family and friends (and children welcome)
Price: £5 per person
How to book: Contact Diana on 016122 766075 or email dianajoylewins@aol.com
PLEASE HELP US SPREAD THE WORD….!
10-02-2014
NAAGS's note that the BlueBell Woods application 13/1749 on site SS1b is "not fit for purpose"
Read the full consultee's representations here
NAAGS's note that the BlueBell Woods application 13/1749 on site SS1b is "not fit for purpose"
Read the full consultee's representations here
DEMONSTRATION 27TH JANUARY 2014
25-01-2014
Hi NAAG resident members and supporters,
Your personal support is earnestly requested at a peaceful demonstration and rally at 5:30 pm outside the Town Hall and by your attendance at the meeting in the Public Gallery to hear directly how Cabinet discuss these Core Policy documents.
Please all be aware of the topics being 'decided' by Cabinet at Town Hall meeting starting at 6:30pm on Monday 27th Jan 2014.
The attached link connects you to MBC website and the agenda for the next Cabinet Meeting.
http://services.maidstone.gov.uk/meetings/documents/g2059/Agenda frontsheet 27th-Jan-2014 18.30 Cabinet.pdf?T=0
MORE
25-01-2014
Hi NAAG resident members and supporters,
Your personal support is earnestly requested at a peaceful demonstration and rally at 5:30 pm outside the Town Hall and by your attendance at the meeting in the Public Gallery to hear directly how Cabinet discuss these Core Policy documents.
Please all be aware of the topics being 'decided' by Cabinet at Town Hall meeting starting at 6:30pm on Monday 27th Jan 2014.
The attached link connects you to MBC website and the agenda for the next Cabinet Meeting.
http://services.maidstone.gov.uk/meetings/documents/g2059/Agenda frontsheet 27th-Jan-2014 18.30 Cabinet.pdf?T=0
MORE
NOTE AMENDED DATE FOR TOWN HALL DEMONSTRATION
NOW - MONDAY 27TH JANUARY @ 5:30pm (due to cabinet meeting cancelled)
NOW - MONDAY 27TH JANUARY @ 5:30pm (due to cabinet meeting cancelled)
NAAG's SUBMIT CHRISTMAS CARD 'PETITION TO MBC
23-12-2013
Father Christmas and a human sized fox were at hand to help a local campaign group send a festive message to the council yesterday.
The duo joined the New Allington Action Group (NAAG) to drop off a greeting card that asked the borough council to oppose developments of Bluebell Woods and land neighbouring Hermitage Lane. MORE
23-12-2013
Father Christmas and a human sized fox were at hand to help a local campaign group send a festive message to the council yesterday.
The duo joined the New Allington Action Group (NAAG) to drop off a greeting card that asked the borough council to oppose developments of Bluebell Woods and land neighbouring Hermitage Lane. MORE
ARE YOU ATTENDING? - MBC PLANNING MEETING TONIGHT (12TH DEC) @ 6PM
12-12-2013
Can any of you please spare the time to attend today's (12th Dec 2013) Planning Meeting at Town Hall starting at 6:00pm?
Direct personal experience of such meetings will help us all to better understand how they operate. more
That could be key to how we attend and present our case at future meeting for Croudace Outline Planning Application.
Please consider the benefits that may bring to you.
Keith Young - Chair of NAAG
12-12-2013
Can any of you please spare the time to attend today's (12th Dec 2013) Planning Meeting at Town Hall starting at 6:00pm?
Direct personal experience of such meetings will help us all to better understand how they operate. more
That could be key to how we attend and present our case at future meeting for Croudace Outline Planning Application.
Please consider the benefits that may bring to you.
Keith Young - Chair of NAAG
latest news FROM NAAGs
Development decisions in Hermitage Lane (KM Nov 29th) 03-12-2013
NAAG's watches with interest potential development decisions in Hermitage Lane on ex nurses home site.
Application was deferred for 3 weeks at November's planning committee meeting to seek further advice on retaining the building. Application due to go before committee on December 16th - why to go along and see for yourself how the planning system works ?
See you there?
NAAG's watches with interest potential development decisions in Hermitage Lane on ex nurses home site.
Application was deferred for 3 weeks at November's planning committee meeting to seek further advice on retaining the building. Application due to go before committee on December 16th - why to go along and see for yourself how the planning system works ?
See you there?
HOW LONG WILL COUNCILS ACCEPT OBJECTIONS - WHEN IS THE REAL DEADLINE 26-11-2013
This is a FAQ that has been asked many times over the past few days...
Answer: Although a deadline was set by MBC as being 14th November that is not enforceable in law, it's merely a notional date that confirms their requirement to safeguard themselves from being able to set a planning committee meeting at a time that suits them and the developer !!!!
In practice it is possible to add objections up to and including the day of, and at the committee meeting due date.
What that allows is for us NAAG supporters to continue to pump in information and further critiques of the plans.
Same is true for Tonbridge & Malling Council.
In Summary: Supports and residents can continue to write, even belatedly, to MBC and T&M Council with forceful objections and evidence to discredit the Developer's plans...
This is a FAQ that has been asked many times over the past few days...
Answer: Although a deadline was set by MBC as being 14th November that is not enforceable in law, it's merely a notional date that confirms their requirement to safeguard themselves from being able to set a planning committee meeting at a time that suits them and the developer !!!!
In practice it is possible to add objections up to and including the day of, and at the committee meeting due date.
What that allows is for us NAAG supporters to continue to pump in information and further critiques of the plans.
Same is true for Tonbridge & Malling Council.
In Summary: Supports and residents can continue to write, even belatedly, to MBC and T&M Council with forceful objections and evidence to discredit the Developer's plans...
MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETINGS
26-11-2013
Did you know you can attend MBC planning Committee meetings to watch for yourself with interest how MBC decide on planning applications - click here to browse upcoming dates, agenda's and previous meeting details.
If you are unable to attend in person you can always watch it LIVE via internet webcast service
26-11-2013
Did you know you can attend MBC planning Committee meetings to watch for yourself with interest how MBC decide on planning applications - click here to browse upcoming dates, agenda's and previous meeting details.
If you are unable to attend in person you can always watch it LIVE via internet webcast service
Maidstone's Future Growth Plans for a 21st Century Town
Link
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DownsmMail Press cutting Dec13 Issue No.200
22-11-2013
22-11-2013
MBC Planning Meeting 21st Nov 2013 to decide on hospital carpark extension. We need your support!!!
19-11-2013 STOP PRESS:: Planning application 14/1434 to extend the Maidstone Hospital carpark and add an additional 67 parking spaces is to be decided on Thursday 21st November 2013 from 6pm at County Hall Maidstone. This may have far reaching implications for us in setting a local precedence on the removal of yet more tree's in very close proximity to our Ancient Woodland Site in Allington. If you could spare an hour of your time to come and show the Council that you care about what goes on in your backyard then we are meeting outside County Hall from 5:30pm. We look forward to seeing as many supporters as possible. (please tell us if you can make it) Also of interest that is being discussed is the demolition of the old nurses home in Hermitage Lane to make way for another huge housing development… Place:: County Hall ME14 1XQ Time:: From 5:30pm MORE |
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The New Allington Action Group Committee would like to say a very BIG THANKYOU to each and everyone of you who took the time to register your objection to the Councils. MORE
17-11-2013
17-11-2013
HELEN GRANT "PROTECT OUR BLUEBELL WOOD" HAS MY FULL ATTENTION
17-11-2013
5 years ago I made an election pledge to help protect our rural heritage in Maidstone & the Weald.
At the time the ‘No to KIG’ campaign was in full swing and I was pleased to give my support
(photo from the No to KIG Bearsted Green protest 04-09-2009).
More recently the Kent Messenger reported my active opposition to the expansion of quarrying in Oaken Wood. Now the threat to Bluebell Wood, just north of Maidstone Hospital, has my full attention. READ MORE
17-11-2013
5 years ago I made an election pledge to help protect our rural heritage in Maidstone & the Weald.
At the time the ‘No to KIG’ campaign was in full swing and I was pleased to give my support
(photo from the No to KIG Bearsted Green protest 04-09-2009).
More recently the Kent Messenger reported my active opposition to the expansion of quarrying in Oaken Wood. Now the threat to Bluebell Wood, just north of Maidstone Hospital, has my full attention. READ MORE
KENT MESSENGER 15-11-2013
Woodland war hits the streets & Helen Grant backs the campaign to save the woodland. LINK |
YOU CAN STILL WRITE TO THE COUNCILS AND OBJECT 15-11-2013
You may still object until the planning decision meeting takes place, which could be sometime in December 2013 or shortly afterwards.
CLICK HERE TO DO IT ONLINE NOW
You may still object until the planning decision meeting takes place, which could be sometime in December 2013 or shortly afterwards.
CLICK HERE TO DO IT ONLINE NOW
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LAST DAY - Object Now 13-11-2013
The 14th Nov is the last day to make your OBJECTIONS known with the councils to save our last green field site in West Maidstone, Ancient Woodlands and the Animals and Wildlife that call it home. LINK |
KentNews 12-11-2013
Some 120 residents march in protest against slaughter of 330 trees in Maidstone - LINK |
Kent Messenger - Kent Online 11-11-2013
NAAG protesters join forces with St Andrew's Road residents to fight gyratory system and save Bluebell Wood - LINK |
BBC News Kent 09-11-2013
Allington residents in protest march to save Bluebell Wood - 9th November 2013 LINK |
NAAG campaigners 08-11-2013
NAAG campaigners call on public to join protest to stop destruction of Bluebell Wood in Maidstone Allington residents in protest march to save Bluebell Wood - 9th November 2013 LINK |
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Protest March 9th November
Saturday, November 9, 2013 12:00pm Hermitage Lane DETAILS Meet up St Andrews Rd, cul de sac opposite Barming Fish n Chip Shop The walk will take place from this point, moving North down Hermitage, down the by-way to Howard Drive, through Allington Roads and finishing at the Thomas Wyatt Pub Car Park with a rally and much earned refreshments!! All are welcome to come, please circulate to as many people as possible. We will also have the local press coming and the media have been informed. |
UPDATE:
FREE FACE PAINTING for kids (and big kids) of animals and creatures of our woodland from 11.30am. The Press and BBC South East will be there at midday, if you are unable to make the full route, try and get there for the beginning for pictures and interviews. We must keep to footpaths, anyone taking place on this March does so entirely at their own risk. Bring banners and whistles and your funniest costume to attract the attention of the media. Whatever the weather, come rain or shine the March will be going ahead !!! |
October 2013 Newsletter
Croudace Outline Planning Application is now in Place…. ACT NOW & HAVE YOUR SAY |
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NAAG's Fun Quiz Night on Saturday 23rd Nov 2013
click HERE for more info or to download the flyer to assist in promoting this fund raising event |
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NAAGs Fun Day 4th August 2013
Thanks to everyone who came to the Fun Day, thanks to the NAAGs for organising and thanks to Jasper Gerard for judging the dog show! We're determined to keep up the fight, the latest about which can be read here |
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