Hello All,

We only recently moved into the neighbourhood and would be directly affected by the development.

We did know a little about it, but were unaware of the hearing dates until after and so could not lend support (not sure what we could have done though).

Although we were expecting the inevitable and felt we were prepared for it, since we settled we really hoped it wouldn't happen. That said, all campaigners efforts - not only recently, but over the years in fending this off as best as they did, haven't gone unappreciated.

A shame that Bill Oddie and the Springwatch crew couldn't have stuck a pin there when they got the map out - as I'm sure that would have had some sway during an election month!

More of a shame that the very kids who are being taught today's importance of environmental issues are going to be able to watch the trees they are trying to save being cut down right in front of their very eyes!

:-(