Response to the Wimpey Planning Application (September 2001)

Summary

Contents

Introduction
Background

  1. Historical background
  2. Background to the current campaign
  3. Policy and planning background

This view of the Oxfordshire Chilterns is treasured by the residents of Tilehurst.

Loss of open space and community facilities

  1. National policy guidelines
  2. Reading Borough Council Local Plan policies
  3. Discussion

Wildlife and conservation issues

  1. Habitats present
  2. Site in context of local natural areas
  3. Wildlife present

Here the Recreation ground and 'reserved lands' from which plot-holders were 'reorganised' can be seen in the foreground.

Setting and aspect
Traffic and access
The Recreation Ground and car park proposals

  1. Car parking
  2. The recreation ground

Allotments and the future

  1. Current and future demand
  2. Inadequacy of alternative local sites
  3. Flexible provision
  4. Community benefits

This is the path through the remaining allotments

Conclusion

Appendices

  1. Organisations consulted.
  2. Documents consulted
  3. Preliminary list of flora and fauna
  4. Current situation regarding lettings and land usage
  5. Alternative uses for the land
  6. Record of Public Meeting held on 26 September 2001
  7. Maps of site in 2001 and 1997

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