The Marlow Society – the Civic society of Marlow and surrounding villages is pledged to Support Marlows Future.
To this end, we were astonished to see that the application to develop on the side of the A404 at Westhorpe was given the green light – both by the Planning Inspector and Whitehall.
This decision has severe long-lasting consequences for everyone who lives in the area. Traffic delays will be the norm as the lengthy construction starts and water and air pollution will rise.
We are pragmatic and deal with the essential facts. We are not dreamers. Dreamers promise thousands of jobs and a glossy future. The applicant is an offshore registered property developer – not a Film Studio company. Nothing wrong with that, but how secure is their vision?
The members of our Society voted against this; the people of Marlow voted against it in the Parish Poll. Buckinghamshire Council saw the folly in it and voted against it. In fact, all local parties (those that would be affected) made their point as was also evidenced by the comments on the Planning portal.
Our green belt will be severely diminished and never return. We will not give up just yet. We urge Buckinghamshire Council to seek a Judicial review.
Richard Parker
Andrew Wood
Co-Chairs – The Marlow Society
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