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Archive for July, 2013
Persimmons at Restrop
The flyer that Persimmons sent around to advertise their exhibition about their proposals was remarkably full of typos and missing words. Given that it was only a page and a half long, and they insisted calling the Parish Plan a Village Plan, it does not really auger well for their future diligence. It did all look a bit hasty though I suppose they were concerned about missing the development boat given the other two proposals (Widham and Jewel’s Ash). Despite the general haste evident in their proposals, their location has […]
What about Widham Farm?
Several have asked me about Widham Farm which seems to have disappeared off the radar? I can assure you it has not and it is just simmering below the surface. As you may recall, the previous application was refused by Wiltshire Council and then was the subject of an appeal. That appeal was dismissed by an Inspector (after strenuous local opposition). Then that decision was subsequently quashed by the High Court. As such the appeal against the refusal of planning permission must be re-heard through a further Inquiry. The Planning […]
Houses for Land off Restrop Road?
There will be an exhibition by Persimmon Homes, concerning proposals for 33 houses off Restrop Road, in the Village Hall between 3 – 8 pm on Thursday 18 July.
Object to Ridgeway Farm
I recently wrote something for the Swindon Link: http://www.swindonlink.com/news/the-ridgeway-farm-decision-where-local-democracy-died-a-little It was somewhat prescient given the recent planning applications put forward for Ridgeway Farm. Kevin Fisher, Chair of the Shaw Residents’ Association has done an excellent review of the allocated parking and likely on-road parking ~ accidents just waiting to happen. I encourage you to go to: http://www.shawresidents.org.uk/ridgeway-farm/ where the SRA has identified the key issues with respect to the current two applications, all relevant details on how to object are provided. We need to point out the flawed nature of this […]