The plans for an industrial estate on the outskirts of Sidford were rejected by the District Council – but on appeal were passed:
Sidford Business Park reports, planning appeal upheld
Sidford Business Park, Update 34 BREAKING: Inspector upholds planning appeal
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It seems that the plans were not rejected by everyone at the District Council, as reported in the latest Private Eye:
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Here is more from the blog of Sidford Cllr John Loudoun:
The Sidford Business Park, Chief Executive, Council Leader & Private Eye
Planning Inquiry evidence raises serious questions for EDDC Chief Executive
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And here is more from Private Eye:
Knowle relocation project: of Paradise Papers, FOI requests and Private Eye’s Rotten Boroughs column