Anyway this cropped up:
18 letters of representation (including one from a Castle Donington Ward Member) have been received in respect of application 08/01356/FULM (of which 13 also make representations in respect of application 08/01386/FULM) raising the following concerns:
...and one of said representations (in bold!):
- Noise and pollution from helicopters
- Adverse impact on aviation safety
- Motor racing is anachronistic, excessively noisy, environmentally irresponsible, brings limited economic wealth to the immediate environs and has limited visitor appeal
- Environmental pollution, including toxic waste residues from high-octane fuel exhaust gases
- Harm to wildlife / habitat
Someone doesn't like motor racing!
However, reading on, that person may be a little disappointed:
Page 52 of http://minutes.nwleics.gov.uk:81/aksnwleicester/images/att4070.pdf
It is therefore recommended that planning permission be granted in respect of both applications subject to the applicants entering into a Section 106 agreement to secure (i) the submission and implementation of Event Management Plans regarding access to the site for major motor racing events using the new proposed new pit and paddock facilities, (ii) the non-completion of the previously-approved club house scheme(s), (iii) the routeing of construction traffic and (iv) control over the use of the proposed club house.
Either way, its taught BRDC a lesson. They weren't as invulnerable as they thought. Potential for a much more interesting and spectator friendly (once through the gate) track too. Something the British GP hasn't had since it left the natuaral amphitheatre of Brands Hatch in 1986.