SAVE THE QUANTOCK HILLS objection to sell off by Somerset council

We put in a hasty general objection on behalf of us all as time was short when it hit the media – at least we are noted in case there is a public inquiry - more info is here /

“RE SALE OF Great Wood, Custom Common, Thorncombe Hill, Over Stowey, Bridgwater, Somerset

We have only just received info on the above via the media – we are at present unable to prepare a full objection in time especially with the Christmas post, so would appreciate your accepting a general notice of objection on behalf of our environmental group Sacred Grove Western Isles.

We understand that you intend to offer for sale the above parcels of land that are AONB and SSI protected, for possible private shooting and other similar or private enterprises.

Please note our strong objection to interference of such protective orders on these lands and the devastating affect on the wildlife and species and also the loss of amenity which would hardly be deemed reasonable to those who use the area for recreation and enjoy the landscape and conserved areas.

Sale to private ownership – as shown by the recent attempt by the government to divest itself of much of its forestry commission land – is never going to be acceptable either from an amenity stance or a health and safety assessment of hunters firing near land that is walked through via rights of way.

Please confirm that you have accepted this objection

Regards
http://sacredgrovewesternisles.co.uk “

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NNote JS comments below “One of the recommendations from the meeting is that the Cabinet Member-Resources should consider the use of covenants for the proposed sales - should they go ahead. Any sale of the three areas of land will be subject to a decision in February by the Cabinet Member-Resources. Five days before any decision is taken a report will be published on the Council’s website.”