Category Archives: Field Farm

Facts About Field Farm and the Core Strategy

Posted on 17 May 2013 by

Zoë Cockcroft, Chair, Stapleford and Trowell Rural Action Group (STRAG) writes: Ahead of the Full Council Meeting of this coming Monday 20 May, which is to decide on the submission of the Greater Nottingham Aligned Core Strategies, please find below a … Continue reading →

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David Watts on Field Farm 1 May 2013

Posted on 2 May 2013 by

David Watts writes: Today should have been the day that Eric Pickles, the Secretary of State, made a decision about whether to allow development at Field Farm or not. This afternoon he announced that he is delaying the decision for … Continue reading →

Posted in County Council Election 2013, Election 2013, Field Farm | 3 Comments

Building on Green Belt

Posted on 29 April 2013 by

Barry Morrison has written in to ask: “Can somebody please tell me how much influence the government’s  ‘New Homes Bonus’ has had on the council’s decision to allow building on green belt land.?”

Posted in Field Farm, Green Belt, Housing, Housing Developments | 3 Comments

STRAG – Newsletter No. 3 – April 2013

Posted on 23 April 2013 by

This newsletter is brought to you by Stapleford and Trowell Rural Action Group. We have been campaigning for some 13 years against housing development at Field Farm. New members continue to join the group, from Stapleford, Trowell and Bramcote. This … Continue reading →

Posted in Field Farm, STRAG | 7 Comments

Field Farm Fall Out?

Posted on 13 April 2013 by

We understand that Dave Pearson, Stapleford South East Ward Councillor on Stapleford Town Council has resigned from the Liberal Democrats and is now an Independent. Dave is Deputy Leader of Stapleford Town Council and also Chair of the Planning & Environment Committee and Vice … Continue reading →

Posted in Field Farm, Stapleford | 8 Comments

Field Farm – Validity of the Traffic Survey Queried

Posted on 11 April 2013 by

At the Development Control Committee Meeting last night Steve Smith spoke commenting about the planning application as follows: I live on llkeston Road, Stapleford adjacent to the Field Farm site. I am speaking today as a private householder, not as … Continue reading →

Posted in Broxtowe Borough Council, Field Farm, Green Belt, Traffic | 4 Comments

Local Community Angry at Planning Permission on Green Belt Land

Posted on 10 April 2013 by

STRAG writes: This evening Wednesday 10th April Broxtowe Borough Council’s Development Control Committee granted outline planning permission for developer Westerman Homes to build up to 450 dwellings on Field Farm, the Greenbelt land separating Stapleford and Trowell. In the eyes … Continue reading →

Posted in Broxtowe Borough Council, Field Farm, Housing Developments, STRAG | 1 Comment

Field Farm – Development Control Committee Approved the Application

Posted on 10 April 2013 by

The Outline Application for residential development for up to 450 dwellings with all matters reserved except for access at Field Farm, Ilkeston Road, Stapleford has been approved this evening by the Broxtowe Borough Council Development Control Committee. As the land … Continue reading →

Posted in Broxtowe Borough Council, Field Farm, Housing Developments, STRAG | 15 Comments

Anna Soubry MP urges Councillors to Vote Against Development on Green Belt Land

Posted on 10 April 2013 by

Anna Soubry, Member of Parliament for Broxtowe, is urging Borough Councillors to vote against development on Green Belt land at Stapleford this evening. Anna said “I would urge Councillors of whatever political persuasion to vote in accordance with the views … Continue reading →

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STRAG Rally Publicity

Posted on 8 April 2013 by

Zoe Cockcroft writes: Hi All Check out Radio Nottingham, they are playing interviews etc just after the hour, every hour. There was a long one just after 7.00am this morning.

Posted in Broxtowe Borough Council, Core Strategy Plan, Field Farm, Green Belt, Housing, Housing Developments, Stapleford, STRAG, Trowell | 1 Comment

STRAG’s Report on Their 6 April Rally to Oppose Field Farm Development

Posted on 7 April 2013 by

This Saturday, 6 April, approx 50 people held a peaceful demonstration at Sherwin roundabout, Bramcote to protest on plans to build 450 houses on the Greenbelt at the border of Stapleford and Trowell. The protesters, clad in green and yellow, … Continue reading →

Posted in Broxtowe Borough Council, Core Strategy Plan, Field Farm, Green Belt, Housing, Housing Developments, Stapleford, STRAG, Trowell | 3 Comments

STRAG Rally Today

Posted on 6 April 2013 by

Paul Nathanail writes: What do over 40 adults and youth; men and women, some dogs and a ?cat, have in common? Well as the Bobby on his beat and the man from the wireless (BBC Radio Nottingham) can testify, they are … Continue reading →

Posted in Broxtowe Borough Council, Core Strategy Plan, Field Farm, Green Belt, Housing, Housing Developments, Stapleford, STRAG, Trowell | 3 Comments

Reminder – STRAG Rally on Saturday 6 April

Posted on 5 April 2013 by

STRAG writes: Reminder – STRAG Rally on Saturday 6 April to Oppose the Sacrifice of Field Farm’s Green Belt in Stapleford and Trowell. On 10th April Broxtowe Borough Council’s Development Control Committee will decide on the Field Farm outline planning … Continue reading →

Posted in Broxtowe Borough Council, Core Strategy Plan, Field Farm, Green Belt, Housing, Housing Developments, Stapleford, STRAG, Trowell | 1 Comment

Field Farm Planning Application – Approval Likely

Posted on 3 April 2013 by

The Development Control Committee Agenda for 10 April 2013 has been published. This Agenda contains the Field Farm Planning Application for consideration by the Committee. The section of the Agenda dealing with the application is detailed but in conclusion recommends … Continue reading →

Posted in Broxtowe Borough Council, Core Strategy Plan, Field Farm, Green Belt, Housing, Housing Developments, STRAG | 3 Comments

Rally on Saturday 6 April To Oppose The Sacrifice Of Field Farm’s Green Belt In Stapleford and Trowell

Posted on 29 March 2013 by

STRAG – Stapleford and Trowell Rural Action Group writes: As you know, on 10 April Broxtowe Borough Council’s Development Control Committee will decide on the Field Farm outline planning application. We are busy preparing our address to the committee and also … Continue reading →

Posted in Broxtowe Borough Council, Field Farm, Green Belt, Housing, Housing Developments, STRAG | 1 Comment

Field Farm – Last Chance

Posted on 27 March 2013 by

Bramcote Conservation Society would like to remind the residents of Bramcote and Stapleford that an important decision is about to be made by Broxtowe Borough Council. On April 10th the Council’s Planning Committee will meet to decide whether to approve … Continue reading →

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STRAG/Friends of Field Farm Update

Posted on 17 March 2013 by

Zoe Cockcroft, STRAG Chair writes: STRAG has been informed by Broxtowe Borough Council that Westerman Homes’ outline planning application for Field Farm will most likely be determined by the Development Control Committee on Wednesday, 10 April (7pm at the New … Continue reading →

Posted in Broxtowe Borough Council, Core Strategy Plan, Field Farm, Housing, Housing Developments, STRAG | 3 Comments

Trowell Parish Council Minutes February 2013

Posted on 13 March 2013 by

STRAG (Stapleford and Trowell Rural Action Group) have circulated the full Trowell Parish Council Minutes February 2013 to us. There are references to Field Farm, Boundary Brook, open cast mining and HS2.

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Stapleford North CAT Meeting – Thursday 7 March

Posted on 3 March 2013 by

Zoe Cockcroft Chair of STRAG Writes: Just a reminder that the next North Stapleford CAT Meeting will be taking place on Thursday 7th March from 7pm to 8.30pm at The Pastures Community Centre. Its your chance to ask your local … Continue reading →

Posted in Field Farm, Stapleford Matters, STRAG | 1 Comment

STRAG state “Imminent Threats of Release of Green Belt for Housing in Stapleford and Trowell”

Posted on 15 February 2013 by

Broxtowe Borough Council is currently preparing its Core Strategy that will set out the future planning of places such as Beeston, Stapleford and Trowell for the next fifteen years. The most important issue in the Core Strategy is how to … Continue reading →

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