Thursday, 24 December 2009
Wednesday, 23 December 2009
Burton Village
When the idea of Burton Village development or redevelopment of Heritage Brewery, Goat Malting and surrounding land was conceived, it was meant to be a self contained area with residential properties supported by retail (convenient) store.
However last month the developer was granted planning to change retail area to residential area.
Apparently the developer believes that retail area in not viable due to close proximity of the Town Centre and easy walking distance.
The Town Centre was there when:
1) the design brief or master plan for the site was prepared
2) the Council invested around £1.2m to regenerate this area to achieve the vision which included redevelopment of Goat Malting building & self contained development. I also remember discussions around recycling station which was supposed to be located in the car park of the retail area.
3) the developer sold most of the residential properties indicating a convenient store to serve local residents.
Now the plan has changed and ESBC planners have changed their mind for no good reason. It seems that developers are running the show in ESBC!
However last month the developer was granted planning to change retail area to residential area.
Apparently the developer believes that retail area in not viable due to close proximity of the Town Centre and easy walking distance.
The Town Centre was there when:
1) the design brief or master plan for the site was prepared
2) the Council invested around £1.2m to regenerate this area to achieve the vision which included redevelopment of Goat Malting building & self contained development. I also remember discussions around recycling station which was supposed to be located in the car park of the retail area.
3) the developer sold most of the residential properties indicating a convenient store to serve local residents.
Now the plan has changed and ESBC planners have changed their mind for no good reason. It seems that developers are running the show in ESBC!
Cold spell
The bitterly cold weather continues. Most of the roads and pavements are covered with black ice and are very dangerous. But there is last minute Xmas shopping rush too. The Town Centre was very busy today which is a good sign in the current economic climate.
Apparently 70% of shoppers tomorrow will be men. Typical men, totally disorganised and in mad panic.
Apparently 70% of shoppers tomorrow will be men. Typical men, totally disorganised and in mad panic.
Saturday, 19 December 2009
Speed Humps
Speed humps have been quite useful to control the speed of traffic. However they have not been maintained properly. In very cold weather where water is collected and frozen, the tarmac breaks up very quickly. Most speed hums in Anglesey road are breaking up and require urgent repair. Conservative controlled Staffordshire County Council is responsible for maintenance of the roads and they don't appear to undertake routine maintenance and essential repairs.
Friday, 18 December 2009
Alex Fox resignation
We have learnt from Burton Mail today that Alex Fox has resigned from the Borough Council.
The timing of the resignation is a bit strange. Last time I saw Alex a few weeks ago, he was in good spirits and did not look like someone who was feeling the strain and wanted to quit.
The timing of the resignation is a bit strange. Last time I saw Alex a few weeks ago, he was in good spirits and did not look like someone who was feeling the strain and wanted to quit.
Anglesey Court Redevelopment
Following approval of planning application, the contractors are moving in for the redevelopment of Anglesey Court & Horrace Pritchard site.
The perimeter fence/hoarding is being erected to secure what will be building site. The whole of the site frontage on Anglesey Road appears to be fenced off. I am not sure which way the Construction traffic will access the site. No doubt some heavy machinery will be required to demolish existing buildings and remove rubble.
The issues about construction traffic & access in residential areas for substantial developments don't really register with our planners and I have not seen any conditions defining routes for construction traffic in planning consent. So no doubt narrow residential streets will take the pounding and residents will just have to live with inconvenience of increased traffic, noise and dust.
The perimeter fence/hoarding is being erected to secure what will be building site. The whole of the site frontage on Anglesey Road appears to be fenced off. I am not sure which way the Construction traffic will access the site. No doubt some heavy machinery will be required to demolish existing buildings and remove rubble.
The issues about construction traffic & access in residential areas for substantial developments don't really register with our planners and I have not seen any conditions defining routes for construction traffic in planning consent. So no doubt narrow residential streets will take the pounding and residents will just have to live with inconvenience of increased traffic, noise and dust.
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