“There are plenty of affordable homes for sale in Beverley that are failing to sell. So much for the additional demand argument. These are simply large companies wanting to buy up areas of land to generate money with poor quality housing. They will take that money elsewhere - away from the local economy.

The roads aren't suitable and adding a bypass to the north of Beverley (any evidence that's actually required?) is not for Beverley's benefit. It's to allow greater access to yet more houses that the company wants to build. Let's not pretend that this is for anyone's benefit other than their bottom lines.”

“I agree with IHeartBeV. How many times do house builders knock up some new estate and just do one? They should be made to contribute to the local community and made to build a school or GP/Dental practise. Where I live in Market Weighton we have two or three housing developments ongoing. On the sales packs it will definately say, close to local schools, doctors and amenities. What it won't say is how difficult it is to get your child in the school or get registered with a doctor/GP.”

“It is strange that many who now object may live in houses that were only built a few years ago,and there was possibly the same reaction then to their houses being buillt.May be a case of "I've got my new house but I do not want see any more built"But the demand for new housing must be there,unlike within Hull!”

“"In our opinion that stage has now reached a level where the very fabric and sustainability as a market town is threatened by overdevelopment." Do we need new housing or not? Most observers say we do. Shed loads of money are spent on Beverley as the 'principle town' of the East Riding (strange as Bridlington is far bigger) & the counties infrastructure revolves around Beverlaay - hardly over development then.
Completing the ring of Tarmac around Beverley makes a lot of sense for those not wanting to suffer its rediculas one way system and would make the residential area of Molescroft & the Westwood much quieter.
Once the Southern Bypass is built and dumps all the traffic onto the bottleneck which will be Swinemoor lane (complete with its new 30mph l,imit) we will need this road.
If the price is a few houses within the ring road then build them.”

“It would mean much needed jobs in the building and construction industry.”

“I see the young and vibrant residents of Beverley were out in force to object...”

“Solly, you always make that 'moot' point, my house is 300 years old and it was built (as most of Bev) on marshland.
It's not denying anyone a home, but Beverley is chock full of empty housing. There are two houses of excellent quality near me, both council owned but stnading empty for over 3 months. The council are considering one for council offices for social services, despite having a purpose built day centre and a new Social Services office down the road and Minster Towers standing empty! it's unnecessary.”

“Why on God's earth do we need a bypass on the northern edge of Beverley?? Apart from the obvious reason of giving housing companies an excuse to build houses it will do nothing for traffic flow.

This area isn't congested, at any time of day, and a by-pass would achieve nothing apart from lining the pockets of the usual suspects”

“Obviously an exciting meeting. The gentleman in the red jumper appears to be asleep. Is there any truth in the rumour that you have to have Grey hair to be a parish councillor. Nice comment from David Wilson homes. They are hardly doing it for free are they. How about they donate their profit from the scheme to build a new school or something else for the local environment. They are only interested in how much profit they will make. The 'back hander' here is that the council gets a bypass and it needs one. I used to live in Beverley and it's a fact that nothing moves fast (traffic wise). Beverley is a lovely town but I for one am glad I don't live there anymore.”

“These objectors conveniently overlook the point that where their houses now stand was once a "green field"

It's a bit hypocritical to deny someone a home on this criteria.”