Much-objected to plans to build new homes close to Helpston Primary School in Peterborough resubmitted
Controversial plans to build 20 new homes in Helpston have been resubmitted.
C J Pettitt Transport Ltd first submitted an outline application to build 20 new homes in Helpston on land adjacent to John Clare Primary School in February 2023.
At the time, residents raised objections, claiming that the infrastructure in the village would not be able to cope with the proposed development.
A total of 321 responses were received from residents with the majority of these being objections.
MP at the time Shailesh Vara spoke out against the plans, stating: “This development would be detrimental to the village of Helpston and the surrounding area. The applicants have failed to provide a comprehensive master plan demonstrating how it would not negatively impact on surrounding properties.
“Moreover, local infrastructure is simply not equipped to cope with the additional demand that these new homes would place on it; the nearby primary school, for example, is already oversubscribed. There are further concerns about damage to the local environment, including the loss of valuable green space.”
Joe Dobson, Chairman of Helpston Parish Council added:“Helpston Parish Council has consistently sought to ensure that the policies in Peterborough's Local Plan are adhered to when applied to proposed developments within our village. Specific references to a master plan, dwelling numbers and the impact on John Clare Primary school have not been satisfactorily addressed by any developer coming forward.
"The Parish Council and a vast number of the community have written, objecting, to each iteration of the proposals
Fresh consultations have been received from the Environment Agency and Cambridgeshire Police to date but neither authority has materially added to its previous comments.