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HIGHGATE SANCTUARY'S PLAN FOR
ELVASTON CASTLE AND COUNTRY PARK


Having this plan on Elvaston Castle I have come to the conclusion that the consideration of park-users are not important. To build a road from London Road, through to Golden Gate, and up through the gardens, will spoil the peace and tranquility of a large portion of the castle grounds, not to mention the wildlife which is in abundance in this area.

Greater-spotted and green woodpeckers, squirrels, rabbits, the odd pheasant or two, sparrowhawks, kestrels, two species of owls, flocks of goldcrests and long-tailed tits are often seen. The nature reserve is another mute point. It is to be taken over so that the residents of the proposed hotel can play golf. There are already sufficient golf courses in the Derby area for anyone wishing to play. What about the people who visit the castle on a daily basis?

Also what about the families bringing their children for a day out in safety? Not everyone can afford hotel restaurant prices. Neither do I see, in the proposed plans, a replacement for the lovely cafe which is so popular. The developers are going to take away our freedom of use of a very public place which belongs to the people of Derby. Previous councils have allowed the castle to deteriorate. If they had done their job in the first place the castle would not be the issue it is today. Highgate Sactuary is not the answer. Valerie Smith

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