An article in the Tenby Observer last week highlighted the situation of yet another OPD that hasn’t passed muster with the powers that be. Jim Reynolds and Lucy Lant of Penally told the Observer that they were “left frustrated” after their application to turn their farm into a One Planet Development was recommended for refusalContinue reading “NoPD”
Author Archives: Tess French
Rent, Boyo…
It’s the new year, and time to try to start up again after the Christmas gap. I always feel like the days between Christmas day and new year are a little like the days between the death and the funeral. But that’s not a very upbeat start to the year is it? So lets’ seeContinue reading “Rent, Boyo…”
Merry Christmas, Mister George
Do you remember that film, Merry Christmas Mister Lawrence? Where David Bowie gets buried up to his neck in sand at the end? The one with the brilliant theme tune? That’s what dealing with planning applications feels like. Although perhaps I shouldn’t be bullying the planning officers et al quite so much. As Badger remindsContinue reading “Merry Christmas, Mister George”
The Moor Murderers
This morning I got to my land and there was a National Parks truck parked at the top of the track. Ten minutes later, while I was feeding the goats, he came down with another truck which was towing a flail. Turns out, they’re here to flail the moor. Thing is, I had a wonderfulContinue reading “The Moor Murderers”
Carry on up the Council
Over the last few weeks, I’ve been learning all about the planning appeals process. It’s wonderfully fun. My planning application for a One Planet Development was recently refused for the second time, and so it was time to appeal. This is not as easy as filling in a form. Of course not. It was boundContinue reading “Carry on up the Council”
Homeless in Pembrokeshire
I had reason recently to be in touch with the homeless unit at Pembrokeshire County Council. A nice lady, and they can help me. As I’m responsible for my son, we can be accommodated at the hostel in Pembroke. Thing is, I used to work at the Prince’s Trust, with kids that lived at theContinue reading “Homeless in Pembrokeshire”
It’s that most ? time of the year…
And so this is Christmas, and what have we done? Well, for a start we’ve voted Boris in. Apart from that, we haven’t done much, at least, not anything Christmassy. Have you done anything for Christmas? I haven’t. It occurred to me earlier, looking at the frost on the ground, and it looking all festive,Continue reading “It’s that most ? time of the year…”
Some Context
Although I won’t be concentrating just on this stuff, here’s some context to why I’m a bit miffed. The story is way more long and arduous, but we’ll get to it. In the meantime, here’s a link to a recent article in the Pembrokeshire Herald that I wrote regarding OPD versus PCC …
The First Post. Not the Last…
Politics and stuff. With fluff. Parental Advisory Lyrics… I started this blog when I was trying to get planning permission. I didn’t get planning permission. Life changes, so I’ve carried on. I don’t have the heart to dump it now. My opinions may have changed over the years, but there we are… that’s what happens.Continue reading “The First Post. Not the Last…”
Postcards from the Hedge 