Proposed development at Dearden Clough

Yet another planning application for a housing development at Dearden Clough has been submitted to Rossendale Borough Council. Many residents in Edenfield are opposed to the development on the grounds of:-

1. - risk of subsidence and damage to properties due to demolition and/or building works
2. - highway safety regarding proposed access onto Bury Road
3. - flood risk to proposed development land
4. - impact on current bus stop sighting
5. - restrictions to established rights of way
6. - adverse impact on wildlife
7. - un-intentioned expansion of village

Details of the proposals can be found at http://www.rossendale.gov.uk/applications or viewed at Development Control. First Floor. Room 119-121 The Business Centre. Futures Park. Bacup. OL13 0BB. Tel: 01706 238639 . The reference number is 2013/0103

In addition to the many residents who object to this application, support is being sought from local councillors Anne Cheetham and Darryl Smith, MP Jake Berry and a number of environmental groups. The Edenfield Village Residents Association (EVRA) have also submitted its objections to the application.

It is important the at the Planning Committee fully understand the strength of objection  from village residents and those who do not support this application are urged to submit their objections in writing or by email to Development Control at the above address as soon as possible.

An extension of time for responses has been secured until Wednesday 24^th April 2013.

written by Susan Smethurst (Local resident)

EVRA - summary of the minutes of the meeting of 16^th January 2013

There were 12 committee members present with 8 apologies for absence.

The minutes of the meeting of 21st November 2012 were approved.

Updates were given on matters arising from previous meetings  including the success of both the Seniors` Christmas Concert and the Carols in the Churchyard , a letter of thanks received for  EVRA`s participation in the Christmas tree festival, and completion of the work to resolve the flooding to Gincroft Lane.

Edenfield & District Community Association (EDCA) has advised that consideration if being given to dealing with the repair work required to the community centre.

The Treasurer provided a financial update.

Discussion on planning matters centred on the presentation given the previous week by Rossendale BC as part of a consultation on the review of the green belt throughout the borough, including a proposed reduction in Edenfield. The Chairman agreed to write a short article for the website.

Village Fete 2013 – the fete sub-committee gave an update on the progress made to date and advised that a further meeting had been arranged.

Fundraising – a number of ideas for future fundraising events were discussed.

Councillor Anne Cheetham advised members of the plans to celebrate Edenfield Horticultural Society`s 100^th anniversary in two years time.

The date for the next committee meeting was confirmed as Wednesday, 20^th February at 8pm.

EVRA - summary of the minutes of the meeting of 21^st November 2012

There were 10 committee members present with 10 apologies for absence.

The minutes of the meeting of 17^th October 2012 were approved.

Updates were given on matters arising from previous meetings, including completed and future work to the `fingerpost` garden, the repairs required to the mosaic in the memorial garden ,

EVRA`s participation in the Christmas Tree Festival and the ongoing problem of flooding in Gincroft Lane, which is to be addressed by major engineering works.

The remembrance ceremony on 10^th November was well attended .This was followed by refreshments in the community centre where presentations were made for the Edenfield in

Bloom competition. It was agreed that this event had been a success and should continue, with some minor adjustments, in future years.

The Chairman read out the Treasurer`s latest report, the Secretary advised on correspondence received and a response was agreed on, and a verbal update was given on EDCA`s meeting.

Discussion on planning matters centred on proposals for additional wind turbines, the application to build on Dearden Clough and concerns about the condition of the Horse & Jockey.

Details were finalised for the Senior Citizens` Concert on 15^th December and Carols in the Churchyard on 21^st December

Village Fete 2013: an update was given on the progress made by the fete sub-committee.

Forthcoming social events were discussed under Other Business, following which the Chairman thanked everyone for their attendance and extended his good wishes for the festive season.

The date for the next committee meeting was confirmed as Wednesday, 16^th January at 8pm.