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Dismay at Somerset Council’s latest clearance at the fields
The arrival of cows at this much loved Asset of Community Value is another blow to residents and wildlife Somerset Council has once again caused bewilderment and anguish amongst residents near Packsaddle Community Fields, with more aggressive clearance work and, after a decades-long absence of cattle from the site, the introduction of a herd of…
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Organisational objections / comments on the planning application
Thank you to everyone who has so far taken the time to submit their comments about the planning application to Somerset Council. At the time of writing, over 100 members of the public have objected to the application. We thought it might be of interest to share some of the comments made by local organisations,…
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Gas Guzzling, Unaffordable Houses Proposed for Packsaddle Fields
Claims to be meeting the housing needs of Frome rubbished by planning proposals Housing company LiveWest has submitted planning permission to build 74 open-market houses on Packsaddle Community Fields, an 8 acre area of public green space on the northern boundary of Frome. If approved, the plans would permanently destroy the fields, which are a…
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Our response to the planning application
15th June 2023 Introduction People for Packsaddle (PFP) is a community body which was formed to protect the community’s long- standing use of Packsaddle Fields. PFP was instrumental in securing the listing of the fields as an asset of community value (ACV), which formally recognised the recreational value of the fields for the community. PFP…
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Our advice when objecting to the LiveWest Planning Application
The planning application LiveWest (LW) has submitted a Full Application for the “Erection of 74 dwellings” under Application Number 2023/0864/FUL. Full details of the application can be found on Somerset Council’s website here. People for Packsaddle (PfP) is urging local residents to view and oppose this application. Below is PfP’s guidance on how to do…
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Important news on the planning application
Our fight to save Packsaddle Community Fields is entering its final stage! PLEASE READ ON. Many of you will have heard through the grapevine, or received an official letter to notify you, that LiveWest’s Planning Application for the construction of 74 new homes on Packsaddle Community Fields has now been submitted. Clearly, this is a disappointing…
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A view on our connection with nature
This recent speech from Caroline Lucas MP, former Green Party Leader and Co-Leader speaks about the importance of our connection with nature. Have a listen – it’s less than a couple of minutes long – and see what you think.
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Our advice for responding to the LiveWest public consultation
Following professional and legal advice, here is our guidance for responding to the LiveWest public consultation on their planning proposals to build 74 houses on Packsaddle Fields.
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LiveWest submit their development plans for 2 weeks public consultation
Live West are starting a 2 week public consultation for their plans to build 74 houses on Packsaddle fields. The consultation starts on 20th March. We will advise how best to object very soon.
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Packsaddle fields granted Asset of Community Value status
We’re delighted to announce that Mendip District Council has decided to list Packsaddle Fields as an Asset of Community Value (ACV).