[Side note, I sought and received permission from the chair for the pictures.]
Thank you.
So that abstention was fair enough under those circumstances.
Also, it’s good to hear that Matt was so on it - we were so lucky to have a planning barrister because I dread to think what it would cost to engage someone of that calibre.
Yep - and pretty much required in order to have an unbiased and unquestionable vote, which this most certainly was.
Very lucky indeed.
Final point - tonight it was said that this application was recommended to go before committee because of public interest. So well done to everyone that was interested or involved in whatever way, and to the planning department for responding so well.
Matt - can I just add my heartfelt thanks for you giving up your time and considerable skill to protect this lovely patch of land we are all so fond of. A hearty congratulations on tonight’s outcome. We all owe you a drink and if you ever frequent The Chandos please make yourself known to Max the manager - there will be a drink waiting for you there from me.
Thanks to everyone for their support. Even to Austen, who is clearly on the same side of this fight to protect the Green.