In a way it is sad that adversity should be the thing that brings a community together.  But with the case of the latest development application on Brentwood Avenue, Bamford, this is the case.  There are many who have signed the petition and shown a real interest in stopping the development. 

There is an augment that many may be supporting the opposition because they are simply ‘feathering their own nest’ by trying to secure the value on their own property.  But as many of the supporters come from ‘Social Housing’ this is just not the case.

People have a real concern for this small piece of land and over the chance of further development in the future.  People want to maintain the size of villages and halt the ever increasing demand to eat up precious ‘Green Field’ sites.

I recently asked an overseas friend what their view was of the plans.  She, as a business lecturer, was some what surprised that people would be located in such an area.  At a time when we are all meant to be controlling our carbon footprints, this scheme actually increases it.  Not only in the delivery of building materials to site but the increased commuting distance (and fuel consumption) associated with being at least 10 miles from the nearest source of sustainable employment.

If you have a real interest in this issue please comment or better still join the Hope Valley Forum.  Even better leave your comments on the http://www.brentwood-avenue.co.uk site.