The final hearing of the Town & Village Green application took place on 4th and 5th August 2011 at the Council House. The whole process was very fairly managed by an independent inspector who on this occasion listened to the objectors (Mr Jafari and Mr Mair) present their evidence and be cross examined by the applicant (Snuff Mills Action Group) along with a final summing up from both sides. The inspector will submit a report with recommendations to Bristol City Council to take the necessary action, most likely a Compulsory Purchase Order as this is the only way to deal with a landowner who repeatedly abuses planning law and hides behind his associates and employees. The objectors contradicted themselves on numerous points and Mr Jafari announced intentions to place wooden holiday cabins in the flat area beside Blackberry Hill, denied the tracks at the eastern end are made by people, kept referring to the kissing gate as a horse gate and has apparently visited the land with his son every few days despite his wife declaring it a death trap!
Photo : 26th February 2011
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