Chewton residents learn of the proposed ‘change of use’.

They have barely THREE WEEKS in accordance with the planning process to fight their cause.

Meetings are held and the news hits the local paper, FRONT PAGE Wells Journal on May 20th. ‘Hunt Kennels at centre of Storm’. Three consecutive weeks of press coverage follow. Plus meetings at the local Parish Councils.

http://www.thisissomerset.co.uk/news/Hunt-kennels-centre-storm/article-2181848-detail/article.html

http://www.thisisbath.co.uk/news/Hunt-accused-arrogant-bullying-kennels-plan/article-2184732-detail/article.html

http://www.thisisbristol.co.uk/easton/text/Calls-village-help-preserve-way-life/article-2214676-detail/article.html

Mendip Farmers Hunt apply for planning permission, ‘Change of Use’ for a barn to provide stables, hunt kennels, flesh house and a mobile home in Chewton Mendip. Initially the application is deemed invalid by the council as it is missing vital information including the all-essential ‘Noise Impact Assessment’ and even the exact position.

CANINE greets the New Year and new decade with fresh hope and vigilance. It’s two full years since the Mendip Farmers Hunt has been ‘given’ Underbarrow Farm and there is still no formal planning application.

The hunt scores an enormous own goal, details of which are known to those that matter. Issues at the site, of which they were fully informed and aware, start to become obstacles. Hunt meetings are less well attended by riders and supporters. Rumours are rife.

CANINE watch, listen and field rumours, ‘red herrings’ and some truths about the hunts’ plans. In late October the Chairman of the hunt, Alistair Martin insists that the planning application is still full steam ahead for Priddy. A matter of weeks rather than months. And still CANINE watches and waits for its next move. Bring it on – we are ready and waiting.