Sheep Fair Development Branded an Eyesore by Leading Councillor Pat Williams

A proposed development of 24 flats within three linked blocks of 2, 3 and 4 stories has come to the Planning Committee of Rugeley Town Council. The members of that committee have objected to the application and have made their views known to Cannock Chase District Council.

The members feel that the development is totally inappropriate for this part of Rugeley's Conservation Area and would dwarf the surrounding area. The 4 story block will be on the corner of Sheep Fair and Church Street. (Yes, increased traffic in Church Street and Lyon Street.)

The Town Council can only object in an advisory capacity, the power to reject this application lies with the Planning Control Committee at Cannock Chase Council. If you want to let the members of that committee know your views on the application then please come to the meeting where you will be able to see the plans and give your opinions on them so that they can be forwarded to the District Council.

Comments so far from the residents of Sheep Fair have included, "It looks like a prison block."

Further information can be obtained from

Rugeley Town Councillor Pat Williams

Tel.No. 01889 574106

Mobile 07980635609

e-mail cllrpat.williams@hotmail.co.uk