The Town Council held a consultation asking the community of Burgh le Marsh their thoughts on the request for an access and footpath across Tinkers Green, which related to outline planning S/023/00751/18.
The consultation ran from 17th April 2024 to 17th May 2024 and was available for residents on the Council’s website, social media and for completion at the library.
The Council reviewed the consultation data and comments at their meeting on 28th May 2024.
Outcome: Total responses 98.
- Surname of postcode (optional):
70 responses
- Should the council support the request for a footpath access:
98 responses:
Yes, 8 (8.2%)
No, 90 (91.8%)
- If you support the access request, should the council ask for financial benefit for the use of the community land.
56 responses
Yes, 11 (19.6%)
No, 18 (32.1%)
No option, 28 (50%)
- Do you feel the footpath access could support and benefit the community of Burgh.
97 responses
Yes, 9 (9.3%)
No, 85 (87.6%)
No opinion, 3 (3.1%)
- Does future maintenance and street lighting of any access footpath concern you.
95 responses
Yes, 68 (71.6%)
No, 16 (16.8%)
No opinion 13 (13.7%)
- Comments generally regarding the request .
63 responses.
With such a considerable number (90%) against the proposal, the Councils resolution was in support of the community views and therefore voted against any permission for an access and footpath.