Originally Posted by
SATCOS WHIPPING BOY
The problem with the argument there FB is that an Amazon Distribuition Centre, or a Vehicle Recovery and Examination Centre would be subject to normal planning applications and the local poulation would have the ability to object.
Both would be far more acceptable than 1500+ single males, of unkown origin, wandering around your garden.
There was mention that the HO would be able to develope MOD land without ANY discussion with the locals and no need to follow usual planning rules.
Of course, mind you, consultation with the Hoi Polloi in order to seek the approval of same appears increasingly to be a formal exercise. The Mayor of London likes to be seen as a man of the people, when the people disagree, he carries on regardless. What I can't understand about the Home Office, is did they really turn everything upside down in their search for a suitable location for this new tent city? How on earth did Scampton get picked? Especially given the investment in its long term future which would at the very least preserve what has to be regarded as a sacred plot. This is truly an historic visitor attraction, if they went ahead and transformed the OM into a Hotel, it surly, with the right publicity, be a wise investment.
FB