The inquiry into the proposed in-vessel composting plant on the Former Wisley Airfield site starts next Tuesday, September 15 at the County Hall, Penryhn Road, Kingston (map here).
Over the summer, the land owners, Wharf Lands changed the design of the plant - it now has five 20 metre high chimneys (10m stacks on top of a 10m building), dramatically increasing its visual impact - and making it all the more important that we make sure this proposal is rejected.
Over the summer the WAAG committee has been working hard to make sure we have an excellent barrister to represent us at the inquiry, and some very strong experts on our side.
However, there are still three ways you can help.
1. Email your objection to the adjusted design with five 20m chimneys
The following notice appeared last week in the Surrey Advertiser, notifying everyone about the adjustments to the composting plant and the addition of the five chimneys. As it says at the bottom of the notice, please e-mail your concerns to sarah.banwell@pins.gsi.gov.uk.
2. Come along to the inquiry
The inquiry runs for 8 days - Tuesday 15 - Friday 18 Sept; and Tuesday 22 - Friday 25 Sept. Ideally, we will have residents there throughout the hearing. We realise it’s not always easy for people to give up their time, and the inquiry itself is going to be densely legal - but if you can come along at any point it will be much appreciated, and let the inspector know just how much the residents of Ockham, Elm Corner, Wisley and neighbouring villages care about this proposal.
3. Make a donation to the fighting fund
Bringing a strong, credible case against a well-funded business like Wharf Lands isn’t easy - and it certainly isn’t cheap. We know that many of you have already been extremely generous. But if you can make a (further) donation, it would really help. If you want to know more please e-mail MaryCTravers AT aol DOT com.
We plan to use this blog to update people on progress throughout the inquiry as well as the usual residents e-mails. So keep an eye on it.