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Future Stretford

Feedback re: Future Stretford – as submitted to Trafford/Bruntwood Generally, there are some positive and promising suggestions, but also a lot of misleading statements and artists impressions that could undermine the consultation process if they prove to be untenable and merely attempts to muster support for what is actually unrealistic. Basically, the proposed mix isContinue reading “Future Stretford”

The Government’s Planning White Paper – out for consultation

What, you may be saying, is this to do with Trafford. Well insofar as Trafford is part of England and this White Paper is clearly part of the ongoing government agenda designed to gradually kill off local government in England, then it affects us all. Sorry to be getting all high horse again, but thisContinue reading “The Government’s Planning White Paper – out for consultation”

Planning Application surveillance group

I have today written to Rebecca Coley, Trafford’s Chief Planning Officer to ask about the possibility of setting up a group that would be notified regularly of all planning applications that are received relating to the Stretford area. There is a lot going on that most people never find out about until too late –Continue reading “Planning Application surveillance group”

Planning proposals and how to find them

As a planner, just out of “interest”, I have occasion from time to time to check what exciting things are going on in Trafford – chiefly around the Stretford Area where I live, though not exclusively. There are of course planning applications coming in all the time for all kinds of developments from house extensionsContinue reading “Planning proposals and how to find them”

WHAT BLOGS?

My wife and I have lived in Trafford (Stretford and Urmston end) for over 40 years. All of our 3 children were born while we’ve been here (our daughter in what was then Park Hospital, now Trafford General – the first ever NHS hospital), and all 3 still live here. It’s a great place, withContinue reading “WHAT BLOGS?”