High Peak MP Robert Largan has urged companies to hold off on major planning applications during the coronavirus pandemic because it is not possible for communities to be properly consulted on planning applications affecting them.

Eden Land Planning are currently preparing to submit a planning application on the land south of Hollin Cross Lane in Glossop, which includes the Redcourt building.

The plans include 31 houses and the Redcourt building will be retained and converted into 4 townhouses. The site sits within the St James Conservation area.

The developers confirmed their intentions to submit an application in a letter to residents who live nearby, dated 27th March 2020.

The High Peak MP has responded by writing to Eden Land Planning, urging them to hold off on submitting any application until after the current crisis is over.

Robert Largan MP also has a long running petition, calling on no new major housing developments in Glossopdale until the Mottram Bypass & Glossop Spur have been built. That petition can be signed at robertlargan.co.uk/buildthebypass 

Robert Largan MP commented:

“Planning matters are frequently controversial. I am concerned that developers are continuing with a ‘business as usual’ approach at a time when people cannot be expected to engage properly in consultations.

“Communities are focused on protecting themselves, and are unable to give proper attention to matters which could radically change the character of their local area. I urge developers to hold off on all major planning applications until this crisis has passed.”