PETERSHAM HOTEL

A much improved planning application was approved yesterday for the old Petersham Hotel site. The Erewash Planning Committee having voted against the previous proposal on design grounds had a much improved plan submitted which if built should be a credit to the area. This prominent site is close to shops, the Community Centre and the new play cage on the Green. It's ideal for housing. The previous application found the support of the Tory Councillor Gary Hickton, what a  Philistine! Fortunately he lost the vote and this much more acceptable application was forthcoming.