Guest Post: Support for a retirement village in Hereford

Roy Powell of Hereford writes:

I've read with interest the plans to build a retirement village at Faraday Road Hereford.

A previous application in 2007 received widespread public support but was refused by Herefordshire Council.

One of the reasons for refusal was that the site (which has been vacant and an eyesore for 14 years) was reserved for relocation of business as a result of the ESG proposed development.

This was subsequently corrected at a planning enquiry where senior council officers confirmed that the site was *not crucial* to the development of the ESG (Planning Appeal Decision, Page 3, Paragraph 13).

A second reason given for refusal was that the site was designated employment land.

It entirely escapes my understanding why this application was turned down, when an application for a retirement village - if afforded - will create 145 new permanent full time jobs, and this at a time when our City is in desperate need of employment opportunities.

I can only hope that a more sympathetic approach will be in evidence when the current application is considered.

Roy Powell - roypowellemail@googlemail.com

Thanks Roy, I welcome guest posts about the plans to build a retierment village in Faraday Road from other residents of Hereford - Carol  Hanslope - carol.hanslope@googlemail.com