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Protect Badger Foraging Land - S.10/790 ref planning reference 51/02/00015

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

Wembdon Parish Council intend to start installing pathways, lighting and cctv around the land on 16th September.
Urgent Action Required. Save the Wembdon Badgers, Bats, Hedgehogs & Wildlife!
There is a legal Deed of Covenant dated 22nd October 2003 between Beazer Homes Ltd & Sedgemoor District Council to “Badger Foraging Site” land forming part of the land registered under the title number ST120570 contains the following Covenants:-

1. Not to use the Badger Foraging Area for any purpose save as an open space an badger protection area.

2. Not to erect any building whether of a permanent or temporary nature or carry out any development upon the Badger Foraging Land
We must stop any development on the Badger Foraging Land as any development will set a president allowing further development and the loss of a protected wildlife habitat forever!

Why it was rejected

It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.

This is a local planning matter. You could raise the issue with local councillors who represent you. You can find out who your local councillors are, and how to contact them, here:

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Timeline

10 Sep 2019 Petition opened for signatures
17 Sep 2019 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21
Status Rejected
Rejected 17 Sep 2019

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.