27/10/2024
𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐃𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐅𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲
Hi everyone,
I’m sure many of you will not know me but I started Doncaster Fear Factory when I was just 18 years old, right in my back garden in Skellow. Over the years, thanks to the incredible support from Doncaster and the surrounding communities, it has grown into something truly special.
Recently, I’ve seen some posts about this potentially being the last year of Doncaster Fear Factory, and while it’s not entirely true, there is some cause for concern. Doncaster Council and external consultants are hesitant to grant us permanent planning permission at Thornhurst, which could affect our future.
However, I want to be clear—it’s not just Doncaster Council involved here. Owston Parish Council, who represent the community this side of Doncaster, have also decided not to support us. They objected to our application without even inviting me to a meeting to discuss it, which has been really disappointing for our family business and local events.
I’ve reached out to several local councillors, including our ward councillor, Thomas Noon, who has promised to look into the planning application. However, I’m still waiting to hear back.
It would be heartbreaking for this to be our final year, as we’ve welcomed thousands of visitors, boosted local tourism, and brought money into the area for the past seven years—without a single complaint.
If you want to help us keep Doncaster Fear Factory going, you can support us by completing the online form or by emailing Susie Boyce at Doncaster Council ([email protected]). Your support could make all the difference!
https://planning.doncaster.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=makeComment&keyVal=S4J8HYFXGDG00
Thank you, as always, for standing by us. Let’s hope this isn’t the end!
Much Love
Laurie🫶🏻
