Information from Hepworth Parish Council

Key decisions which will affect every resident of Hepworth are about to be made by West Suffolk Council.

The Parish Council will be arranging a public meeting on Tuesday the 19 th of September at 7.30pm in Hepworth Pavilion to inform residents of its concerns regarding the application by Equation for outline planning permission of up to almost 115,000 square feet of warehousing at Shepherds Grove and to listen to views and comments residents have regarding the application. Copart has also revised their planning application, all revised documents are now on the West Suffolk Planning Portal. The Parish Council will also listen to the views and comments residents have regarding this revised application.

Hepworth Parish Council is arranging this meeting to make sure the Parish Council’s final responses to West Suffolk Council cover all community concerns for both applications.

The Parish Council has already sent a holding objection to West Suffolk Council, you can read our comments and concerns on the West Suffolk Planning Portal (https://www.westsuffolk.gov.uk/planning/vieworcommentonplanningapplications) It is important that you also let West Suffolk Council know your views too. The more that respond, the louder the voice.

For the Equation application please comment on planning application DC/23/1154/OUT on the West Suffolk Planning Portal (you may need to create a free account), alternatively email: customerservices@westsuffolk.gov.uk, or write to the Planning Department at West Suffolk House, Western Way, Bury St. Edmunds IP33 3YU.

For the Copart application please comment on planning application DC/22/2190/HYB on the West Suffolk Planning Portal (you may need to create a free account), alternatively email: customerservices@westsuffolk.gov.uk, or write to the Planning Department at West Suffolk House, Western Way, Bury St. Edmunds IP33 3YU.

If you commented on the original application, it is important that you also comment on the revised application.

AND let your District Councilor Carol Bull know your views: carol.bull@westsuffolk.gov.uk

If you have concerns regarding the massive increase in traffic on the A143 and through the village, and any concerns regarding a major building project as is being proposed then…. ACT NOW AND RESPOND TO THE APPLICATION BY THE MEANS SHOWN ABOVE.