1. Guest,

    Thank you for your continued support! Members like you make Gardeners Corner the place to be.
    Wishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas!

    Wiseowl, Shiney, Loofah, JWK & Fat Controller (Admin Team)
    Dismiss Notice

The Planners

Discussion in 'Off-Topic Discussion' started by Loofah, Feb 1, 2013.

  1. Loofah

    Loofah Admin Staff Member

    Joined:
    Feb 20, 2008
    Messages:
    15,761
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    Guildford
    Ratings:
    +28,087
    Anybody watch The Planners on BBC last night? Was quite interesting about a bunch of residents and who planning officers deal with the applications...

    Was topical for me as we've just had a major development approved nearby and it appears that the planners and councils up and down the land are a bunch of tossers which makes me feel slightly less hatred of my own local borough council lol
     
    Loofah, Feb 1, 2013
    #1 Quote in Conversation
  2. kazzie_SE

    kazzie_SE Gardener

    Joined:
    Jun 28, 2012
    Messages:
    195
    Gender:
    Female
    Location:
    East Sussex
    Ratings:
    +198
    I stumbled across this programme half way through and thought the planning process is in need of review. Saying that, I don't know what the answer is... but wondered whether those making the decisions were regularly monitored / appraised to see if they remain suitable for the role. I would have been interested to hear the 'debate' prior to voting. Those poor people who had bought homes with a lovely view only to find that a huge housing estate was going to be plonked right in front of them.
     
    kazzie_SE, Feb 1, 2013
    #2 Quote in Conversation
  3. Loofah

    Loofah Admin Staff Member

    Joined:
    Feb 20, 2008
    Messages:
    15,761
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    Guildford
    Ratings:
    +28,087
    Well to be fair, they probably knew it was coming for a number of years. The area near me was earmarked for development a while back so we all knew it was coming but the scale of the new estate is ridiculous for the infrastructure in place. That's my biggest issue - I know they have housing targets and although I don;t agree with them, I also accept they will be built. Fine. But why the hell can't they also make sure the roads can cope, there is sufficient medical cover and school places for the housing? No point in building them if people aren't adequately serviced! It's such a retarded way of thinking.
     
    Loofah, Feb 1, 2013
    #3 Quote in Conversation
  4. al n

    al n Total Gardener

    Joined:
    Aug 31, 2011
    Messages:
    1,990
    Gender:
    Male
    Occupation:
    self employed
    Location:
    wirral
    Ratings:
    +3,267
    i thought it as well worth a watch, it confirmed to me ho some of them are completely horrid as well. that woman who applied for a dropped kurb, felt so sorry for her, as the only reason that councillor objected in the vote as becaue she didnt like her.
     
    al n, Feb 1, 2013
    #4 Quote in Conversation
  5. Loofah

    Loofah Admin Staff Member

    Joined:
    Feb 20, 2008
    Messages:
    15,761
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    Guildford
    Ratings:
    +28,087
    Yes, that looked like a case of hate on first sight! Ridiculous that the councillors "aren't allowed to engage in conversation with the applicant".
     
    Loofah, Feb 1, 2013
    #5 Quote in Conversation

Share This Page

  1. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
    By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
    Accept Learn More...
    Dismiss Notice