Barham Park Planning Appeal

Last year, the Planning Committee _ foolishly in my opinion _ refused planning permission for change of use of the Barham Park buildings.  This is unfortunate as it creates a delay in getting the buildings occupied.  The Council went through an elaborate tendering process and awarded the lease to an Arts Charity called ACAVA.  Unfortunately, Cllr Paul Lorber was able to exploit his position as a councillor to try to secure the building for his own purposes.  He succeeded in bamboozling the committee into making a decision that makes very little sense in planning terms.

The matter has now gone to appeal.  I would certainly expect permission to be granted.  It is just a pity that delay and expense has been needlessly caused to the Council.