Amongst the increasing number of objections to the proposed housing development on Hempshill Fields, comes one from supporters of the proposed tram extension from Phoenix Park to Kimberley and beyond. Whether or not this line ever gets built is a moot point, but if it does then it needs somewhere to go. The current preferred route is through Hempshill Fields, avoiding the existing roads and homes of the people who already live in this area.
Of course, if the fields are developed for housing there will be nowhere for the tram line to go...or will there? There is in fact an alternative route, the ultimate cunning plan worthy of Baldrick. They would run the tram through the existing homes in Hempshill Vale...after first demolishing the houses so inconsiderately built there already. Brilliant! So in order to build "much needed" homes on a green field, we would need to demolish perfectly good existing homes a couple of hundred yards away!
Utterly barmy!
Nottingham City Council have written to Broxtowe Council pointing out the absurdity of the proposition. Let's hope Broxtowe take note and throw out the planning application once and for all.
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