The Public Inquiry was well covered by The Evening Post. Click on the headings below to read the full articles.
There is also a You Tube video made during the previous attempt to build on the land. It features the people who camped in the wood for the summer.
Sharphill homes plan inquiry ends
A PUBLIC inquiry into plans for 1,200 homes on green-belt land in Edwalton has ended.
Closing statements were given yesterday by representatives of Rushcliffe Borough Council and appellants David Wilson Homes and Mr Brian Wells.
Sharphill inquiry ends
THE public inquiry into the proposed 1,200 home development in Edwalton has ended.
Closing statements were given by representatives for both Rushcliffe Borough Council and David Wilson Homes this morning.
The two-week inquiry at West
Sharphill plans 'should be delayed'
PLANS for 1,200 homes near Edwalton should be put off until other sites are suggested, a public inquiry has heard.
The houses at Sharphill would help meet the Government's target of 11,500 new homes for Rushcliffe by 2026.
Rushcliffe needs Sharphill homes, inquiry told
RUSHCLIFFE is failing to provide affordable homes for its residents – so the Sharphill development must go ahead, a public inquiry heard yesterday.
It was argued that because Rushcliffe Borough Council has no local plan identifying
Sharphill protestors "baffled" by Highway's Agency decision
RESIDENTS say they are baffled by the Highway Agency's decision to withdraw their objections to building 1,200 homes at Sharphill, Edwalton.
The agency has resolved its concerns over traffic congestion at the Wheatcroft and Nottingham
Homes plan is 'unsustainable fantasy,' claims group
PROTESTERS claim plans to build 1,200 homes on green belt land in Edwalton are based on "unsustainable fantasy".
Vivian Payne, speaking for Rushcliffe Residents' Association, told a public inquiry yesterday that local people would have
Residents warn of Sharphill 'disaster'
RESIDENTS told an inspector they face a "disaster" if plans to build 1,200 homes on green-belt land in Edwalton go ahead.
Councillors, campaigners and neighbours raised concerns about traffic, air quality, drainage, wildlife and loss of
Residents speak out at Sharphill inquiry
RESIDENTS spoke out against plans to build 1,200 homes on green belt land in Edwalton at a public inquiry today.
Councillors, campaigners and neighbours told Inspector John Gray they had concerns including traffic, air quality, drainage,
'Hold fire on Sharphill', inquiry hears
PLANS to build a 1,200-home development in Edwalton could compromise the growth of Greater Nottingham, an inquiry heard.
Rushcliffe Borough Council said it was too early to assess the full impact of building on green-belt land at Sharphill
Sharphill Woods inquiry begins
THREE of Rushcliffe Borough Council's reasons for refusing plans to build a 1,200-home development at Sharphill, Edwalton, have been withdrawn.
At the start of a public inquiry to hear an appeal against the refusal, Inspector John Gray was
Sharphill Wood inquiry starts
A Public inquiry was set to begin today into the development of 1,200 homes in Edwalton.
The inquiry, held at West Bridgford Community Hall, will hear the appeal against the refusal of planning permission for development at Sharphill
Rushcliffe 'vulnerable to developers'
RUSHCLIFFE'S 'irresponsible' planning process does not defend the green belt and could cost £500,000, according to councillors.
Rushcliffe Borough Council binned its local plan – the blueprint which lays out which sites are suitable
Rushcliffe's local plan history
RUSHCLIFFE Borough Council devised a local plan in 2005, which stated that the area around Sharphill Woods in Edwalton could be developed.
But in January 2006 a report by an independent inspector said the land should not be built on.
Erin MCDaid column: Environment must not suffer
Here at the Wildlife Trust we have always felt that economic interests often carry too much weight when it comes to planning decisions.
Now we fear that the credit crunch and resulting economic downturn may be used as a convenient "excuse"
Campaigners to turn out in force at Sharphill inquiry
HUNDREDS of people opposed to a 1,200-home development on green-belt land are expected to pack the start of a public inquiry.
Rushcliffe Borough Council refused planning permission for the scheme at near Sharphill Wood south of Edwalton in
Rushcliffe councillors seek greater voice on planning
THE move to allow unelected officials to make decisions on key development projects in Rushcliffe has been attacked.
Coun Andrew Wilkie, chairman of Cotgrave Town Council, says major developments will have a major effect on the future of
