FOI request (FOIR-385399186)

Darwell Close site

Requested Wed 15 December 2021
Responded Thu 23 December 2021

I have been actively monitoring progress of the planning applications to develop the Old Grove site.

I am also in receipt of a document today to say that the outline plan has been approved and my letter of objection was discussed and considered. Can I have evidence of this please?

Furthermore, can you give me written and documented assurance that all of the Japanese knotweed has been securely and appropriately dealt with in this site, including your proposed drainage route?

Response

Freedom of Information is based on recorded information held by a local authority and not a tool to answer questions.

The officer report provides a summary of all letters of representation received. Letters of representation received and the officer report can be viewed by members of public online at:

https://www.hastings.gov.uk/planning/searching/

There is no requirement to evidence that we have considered your letter above these points.

Question: Furthermore, can you give me written and documented assurance that all of the Japanese knotweed has been securely and appropriately dealt with in this site, including your proposed drainage route?

Answer: This is dealt with by conditions attached to the permission. The applicant must comply with the requirements of the condition. this can be monitored using the link above.