'I've put my heart and soul into it' - businessman who built motocross racetrack without permission says he will try for a third time to keep it

Barry Travers, the businessman behind the unauthorized motocross racetrack, has expressed his determination to retain the property for personal use if he can't operate it as a business. Despite facing multiple rejections from local planners, he remains steadfast in his commitment to keep the racetrack. Residents nearby have voiced their frustrations, citing ongoing disturbances from the track that have persisted for over four years. Travers’ insistence on maintaining control over the site highlights the tension between local authorities and private interests.

Residents bordering the unauthorized motocross track have been vocal about their discontent, emphasizing that they have endured significant disturbances for more than four years. They believe that the continued operation of the racetrack is unfair and disruptive to their lives, calling for a definitive end to the project. The ongoing conflict illustrates the challenges faced by communities in asserting their rights against unauthorised developments, particularly when such projects impact their daily lives and peace.

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