This is just a very quick (and to be honest not particularly interesting) update on what I am quickly learning is an unapologetically slow process. We now have a validated planning application. We thought we had when I wrote my last post but it seemed there was still a map which was to the wrong scale, although how it has taken three months to realise this is anyone's guess. As a result our planning notice is now displayed for all to see on our gate:
This may not sound like much but it really does mean that we know when a planning decision will be made (it's the 30th September if you are interested but don't feel bad if this little foray into planning bureaucracy makes you want to rip your teeth out; I feel your pain). So in little under 8 weeks we should know if we can turn
this:
 |
| Barn |
into this:
 |
| Initial Drawings |
Now we have to wait and see what comments are made on the application and keep everything crossed that we don't come up against too much negativity.
Meanwhile we are clearing the yard of rubble and making some paths in the quarry to give what is essentially a glade some shape and structure. Last weekend we had our first camp on the land which has given us lots of ideas for how to shape the space and where to focus our energies whilst we wait for our planning decision.
Anyone wishing to comment on our application can do so at mendip.gov.uk
No comments:
Post a Comment