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We are now in the next phase against the Developers proposed blight on the Haslemere Countryside
HSRA need £20,000 to fund a to fund a Barrister to help fight the Appeal at the Public Inquiry.
Please note: This defence of the Planning refusal is not guaranteed as the outcome is by the Planning Inspector. The HSRA believe the probability of winning (uphold the Refusal) are high enough to invest our own time and money to support the defendant. We have got this far and will pursue it to the end.
We are in the last stages of ensuring the refused planning application at Red Court is upheld. HSRA are combining forces with other Haslemere groups to present a united Haslemere voice. In order to best represent the views in opposition to the developer of Red Court, we will need to instruct experts and a barrister for the inquiry this December. Although the costs will be shared with CPRE and other key Haslemere groups we will need a significant contribution from Haslemere residents & HSRA members.
Why we, HSRA, need to fight the Appeal at the Public Inquiry:
• Although Waverley will put the expertise in place the local knowledge and community strength has a major impact which must be delivered by a barrister
• The Barrister is required to provide a cognisant legal response to policy items which as residents we cannot provide
• The professional approach is required to counter the developers legal team.
We have successfully blocked the progress of the Red Court application at every junction so far. It is over two years since we raised funds which have been used to support our legal and landscape experts during the initial objections to both the LPP2 site allocation and the planning application. We now need to fund professional help to help secure the best possible outcome in the face of an aggressive appellant who will have a strong team of experts and lawyers on their side.
Frequently Asked Question on the Funding
1. Why don’t we represent ourselves?
The HSRA could represent the case but if any facts from the developer that are questionable cannot be raised unless the representative has Counsel. There is only one chance to do this and it has to be right.
2. Why so expensive?
A quality Barrister for the 5 days of the appeal would actually cost upward of £90,000. We are aiming for a quality junior barrister with the experience at a fixed cost, hence the lower funds. We are also engaging with the support charities who help communities win these battles to meet our £20,000 target.
3. What happens if we do nothing?
If we choose to do nothing and just observe we are reliant on the Waverley Planning team to understand and fully present the local community views. By presenting the key tipping points of the case from the community we stand a better chance especially if it aligns to Waverley. We cannot join forces with Waverley.
4. If the appeal is upheld, can the developer re apply?
The developer could obviously start again or go for a High Court judicial review as Longdene recently tried and failed. HSRA will step up to the mark if this happens. We have got this far and will not back down. As a result of our community action so far, the Red Court site was removed as a proposed allocation in the Local Plan. See the Waverley statement on LPP2 on their Website.
5. What happens if HSRA do not get enough funds or extra funds plus costs are requested?
If we do not reach the required funds, we may need to use a less experienced legal representative. We are planning on a fixed price so there will be no further costs from our legal representatives. However, if the developer decides to take a high court judicial review (as Longdene did) we may need to step up again.
HSRA need £20,000 to fund a to fund a Barrister to help fight the Appeal at the Public Inquiry.
Please note: This defence of the Planning refusal is not guaranteed as the outcome is by the Planning Inspector. The HSRA believe the probability of winning (uphold the Refusal) are high enough to invest our own time and money to support the defendant. We have got this far and will pursue it to the end.
We are in the last stages of ensuring the refused planning application at Red Court is upheld. HSRA are combining forces with other Haslemere groups to present a united Haslemere voice. In order to best represent the views in opposition to the developer of Red Court, we will need to instruct experts and a barrister for the inquiry this December. Although the costs will be shared with CPRE and other key Haslemere groups we will need a significant contribution from Haslemere residents & HSRA members.
Why we, HSRA, need to fight the Appeal at the Public Inquiry:
• Although Waverley will put the expertise in place the local knowledge and community strength has a major impact which must be delivered by a barrister
• The Barrister is required to provide a cognisant legal response to policy items which as residents we cannot provide
• The professional approach is required to counter the developers legal team.
We have successfully blocked the progress of the Red Court application at every junction so far. It is over two years since we raised funds which have been used to support our legal and landscape experts during the initial objections to both the LPP2 site allocation and the planning application. We now need to fund professional help to help secure the best possible outcome in the face of an aggressive appellant who will have a strong team of experts and lawyers on their side.
Frequently Asked Question on the Funding
1. Why don’t we represent ourselves?
The HSRA could represent the case but if any facts from the developer that are questionable cannot be raised unless the representative has Counsel. There is only one chance to do this and it has to be right.
2. Why so expensive?
A quality Barrister for the 5 days of the appeal would actually cost upward of £90,000. We are aiming for a quality junior barrister with the experience at a fixed cost, hence the lower funds. We are also engaging with the support charities who help communities win these battles to meet our £20,000 target.
3. What happens if we do nothing?
If we choose to do nothing and just observe we are reliant on the Waverley Planning team to understand and fully present the local community views. By presenting the key tipping points of the case from the community we stand a better chance especially if it aligns to Waverley. We cannot join forces with Waverley.
4. If the appeal is upheld, can the developer re apply?
The developer could obviously start again or go for a High Court judicial review as Longdene recently tried and failed. HSRA will step up to the mark if this happens. We have got this far and will not back down. As a result of our community action so far, the Red Court site was removed as a proposed allocation in the Local Plan. See the Waverley statement on LPP2 on their Website.
5. What happens if HSRA do not get enough funds or extra funds plus costs are requested?
If we do not reach the required funds, we may need to use a less experienced legal representative. We are planning on a fixed price so there will be no further costs from our legal representatives. However, if the developer decides to take a high court judicial review (as Longdene did) we may need to step up again.