Sunday, August 03, 2008

Planning just a formality

Blimey to be honest, I've not been following China Gateway that closely but I thought their were still some bits and pieces needed sorting out, like planning consent. Thanks to my eagle eyed contributor for sending this photo , note that Chinese firm Aigo look fairly confident that its all been sorted? Oh see earlier post below for a bit more or just click here!.

7 comments:

  1. The building you show has planning consent.

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  2. One would hope so!

    Point is one is worried about the lack of information and as my earlier post suggest perhaps even a bit of a farce, particularly since local officials seem to be having low key meetings.

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  3. I say Tony, your photo looks remarkably similar to one on my blog!

    And, anon 10:02, I would draw your attention to the following comment on my blog, in reply to what was a similar comment regarding assumed planning permission for the site:

    You miss the point. The business park is designated for development. The number of units to add to those already there is the issue. CGP who are trying to get planning permission would be leasing to firms who wish to set up. The notice at Summit Aviation (that well-known, incomplete local landmark) has over the last week had Aigo's logo added. The Chinese do not have planning permission to build on what is still, primarily land owned by KCC. The campaign against CGP's development is based on the company's attempts to cram in units without putting in mains sewerage. Additionally, the number of HGVs every day from this over-crowded site would lead to noise, jams and traffic hazards on the inadequate roads round the area. Finally, the business park's top end is still farmland, outside the designated area so cannot be considered part of the park. Hope that answers your question.

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  4. Yes, the Summit building has planning permission as an engine repair facility and, I assume, offices. Not sure if assembling digital storage units would fit in this building as a sterile atmosphere is needed when working with computer chips.

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  5. Well ive only ever worked with potato chips so I bow to your superior knowledge 1:39

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  6. and I have only eate said chips

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  7. Summer 2008? Isn't that...er...now?

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