MP backs campaign to stop 200 houses being built on a farmer's field in Doncaster

Doncaster Central MP Sally Jameson recently visited Armthorpe to speak with residents about their campaign to halt the proposed development of farmland to the rear of Ladycroft Road.

Keepmoat homes Ltd. have applied for planning permission to build up to 200 houses with associated infrastructure on a farmers field.

Keepmoat are also proposing to use the much loved Ladycroft green space, with its beautiful trees, as an entrance way onto the proposed new estate.

Followers will be aware of the many efforts residents have undertaken in objecting to the proposals.

They have undertaken a sustained and energetic campaign.

Armthorpe residents have submitted over 1,200 written objections to City of Doncaster Council planners.

Sally, and her team, met dozens of residents and listened carefully to their concerns. They were joined by city ward councillors and parish councillors.

Residents shared their concerns about overdevelopment, environmental issues, wildlife, pressure on local infrastructure, including traffic, flooding, archeology and acting outwith the local neighbourhood plan.

Sally spoke to residents on the green and also along the whole length of the estate as far as Mulberry Way.

Sally undertook to write to City of Doncaster Council adding her voice to that of local residents.It was lovely to see so many local residents out and about, chatting together and sharing their opinions.

The working group have done a great job in distributing posters and decorating the green for the occasion.

A spokesman said: “Thanks to Sally, her colleagues and local ward and parish councillors for attending and listening.”