There is the right to object over any compulsory purchase order
I NOTE that the underpass is back in the news again. I find the statement that the public will be consulted again over plans for the underpass a little odd, taking into account that the persons most adversely affected by the crossing were just told it wou
I NOTE that the underpass is back in the news again.
I find the statement that the public will be consulted again over plans for the underpass a little odd, taking into account that the persons most adversely affected by the crossing were just told it would be located at Coombes Hole .
It is interesting to see that the prickly issue of rights of way is coming to the fore, presumably it is not as straightforward a matter as some people first thought, and I find it no surprise that the final solution may well be compulsory purchase.
With regards to the residents of Brooke Road, whose properties border this development, this will equate to a legalised removal (some may say theft) of large sections of their rear garden.
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Fortunately, affected parties are allowed to object to the purchase which could then well lead to a public inquiry meaning further delay and increased costs.
It is stated that any plans for the underpass would include the the provision of adequate lighting and installation of closed-circuit television cameras in a "bid" to overcome any security issues.
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CCTV is only helpful if it is continually monitored and a rapid response actually occurs in the event of an incident .
Looking on the positive side once the planning application has been submitted any affected parties can submit written objection to this, which may well lead to a further inquiry, more delays and increased cost.
NIGEL SEYMOUR
Brooke Road
Royston
