CAMPAIGNERS fighting plans for hundreds of new homes launched their protests at a public inquiry in Beverley today. Save Our Ferriby protesters told planning inspector David Pinner they wanted the six-day hearing held in North Ferriby so residents could have their say.
Villagers are opposing plans by St Modwen for 510 homes, shops, a care home and sheltered apartments, on land off Brickyard Lane, Melton. About 1,400 households have objected to the scheme, which was refused planning consent by East Riding Council.
Emma Reid-Chalmers, chairman of the Save Our Ferriby action group, urged the planning inspector to switch the inquiry to North Ferriby. She said: "We have over 200 people who want to attend, we would fill the village hall."
Residents were told the inquiry may have to be rescheduled following the submission of additional evidence, which could see it relocated to North Ferriby.
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