The postage stamp piece of land at the entrance to Pity Me already has planning permission for five houses – over development in itself.

A new application came in for six houses. I asked for it to go to committee following more residents complaints to me and today attended and spoke against the application.

I have to say that I didn’t expect much, but was shocked to find a unanimous 11-0 vote against the application.

So once in a while spending hours preparing to challenge an application does pay off – although I imagine the applicant could chose to appeal the decision.

Still that’s one problem sorted for today at least.