…By Alan Peterson for TDPel Media.
The campaigners argue that the site is home to a diverse range of species and hold concerns about setting a precedent for building on common land.
Spanning two hectares, the plot is located north of Chestnut Avenue and west of Mulberry Avenue in West Cross.
Mike Crafer, representing the Friends of group, acknowledged the need for social housing but voiced concerns that other considerations were overlooked.
They are also required to submit a landscape and ecological management plan to the council for approval.
During the planning meeting in March, the applicants’ agent highlighted the absence of objections from statutory and specialist consultees and emphasized the critical need for affordable housing.