Scottow Row, where residents are concerned about possible traffic impacts.
A number of residents of Scottow Row have contacted me with concerns about the planning application for an anaerobic digester on Scottow Road. You can see the planning application here.
An anaerobic digester is basically a hi-tech compost heap which traps gas from the rotting material (probably maize) and then uses the gas to generate electricity and/or heat. The only bi-product is a fertiliser. It is a sustainable form of renewable energy that has the added advantage of providing a new market for local farmers.
Following my meeting with Scottow Row residents I have been working with the planning department to get some answers to the questions that local people have. I also understand that residents of Swanton Abbott share Scottow Row residents’ concerns about traffic impacts.
The good news is that the landowner has confirmed to me that he is willing to enter into a legal agreement to prevent traffic from using Scottow Row and to make sure that it avoids The Fairstead, using the Scottow Road junction with the B1150 by the rugby club instead. I have asked the planning officers to get this agreement in place.
I await an answer on the other points of concern but, in the meantime, have exercised my right as the local Councillor to have the planning application decided by the planning committee instead of by the planning officers. This will make sure that local people are able to express their views before the decision.
I’d welcome the views of other local people on this application – please drop me a line and let me know what you think or leave a comment below.
Filed under: Energy & Climate Change, Farming and Rural Affairs, Planning & Development Tagged: | anaerobic digester, scottow, scottow road, scottow row, swanton abbott, the fairstead
Also need to put some kind of sign re fly tipping along this lovely road. It is disgusting sometimes.