Jo said: "Along with the residents of Downe Road, I am deeply concerned that plans for a burial ground in their backyard have been resubmitted for appeal. I wrote to Bromley's Chief Planner, Bob McQuillan, last April to express my strong objections to the proposals, and call on the Council to respect the wishes of my constituents who do not want to see a cemetery on this lovely spot of greenbelt land and historic site of Charles Darwin's home. I have been working with Cllr Richard Scoates on this matter, and have written again to Mr McQuillan, as well as the Bristol Planning Inspectorate, to restate my concerns."
Jo said: "Along with the residents of Downe Road, I am deeply concerned that plans for a burial ground in their backyard have been resubmitted for appeal. I wrote to Bromley's Chief Planner, Bob McQuillan, last April to express my strong objections to the proposals, and call on the Council to respect the wishes of my constituents who do not want to see a cemetery on this lovely spot of greenbelt land and historic site of Charles Darwin's home. I have been working with Cllr Richard Scoates on this matter, and have written again to Mr McQuillan, as well as the Bristol Planning Inspectorate, to restate my concerns."