Campaign against proposed development of land East of Penn View Wincanton
The land at Windmill Farm is graded 3a and 2 and is prime arable land, therefore land of a lesser grade or brown field sites should be developed first.
Wincanton is already suffering from an imbalance between housing development and employment, there is simply no industry in the catchment area to sustain further growth.
Both our primary schools have reached their capacity even before current developments are completed and the Health Centre is struggling to cope with expansion in the population. The Primary school Playgroup is having to move out as there is no longer room for them.
Amenities such as Hospital, Health Centre and Schools are situated to the West of the town and are not within walking distance from the proposed site. This would cause congestion to the town centre at peak times, add to pollution and the carbon footprint of the area.
The proposed entrance to the site half way down Bayford Hill is a cause for concern regarding visibility into speeding traffic. There has recently been a fatality close to the proposed entrance (June 2013).
Land drops steeply away from Penn View and the appraisal of the site stated that water will drain into a tributary at the bottom of Bayford. Run off from a development on this scale could add to the risk of flooding along the River Cale.
There is a concern amongst residents of Penn View and Bayford that important wildlife habitat will be destroyed and therefore we would ask that all three fields, hedgerows,trees and walls are surveyed to determine what species live there and if any are endangered. Survey for Bat roosts, voles. Arboreal survey to be carried out, to ascertain if a conservation order is needed.
Conduct an archaeological survey of the area, using geophysical readings.
Before we allow Wincanton to sprawl further into the countryside we should surely be building on current brown field sites and renting out empty properties in the town. Wincanton must not be allowed to expand as it is without the infrastructure to support it.
Therefore we are forcefully petitioning against this planning application and ask that Wincanton Town Council and South Somerset District Council refuse this application on the grounds stated above .
Updates
April 3, 2014
The feedback regarding traffic safety and the strain on our local infrastructure continues to reinforce the necessity of this opposition. I am currently compiling the technical concerns about drainage and site access to present during the next planning review.
April 3, 2014
The response to this petition has reached a significant point that confirms the depth of local concern regarding the proposed development. This level of engagement provides a strong foundation as we prepare to present our case against the project.
34 Comments
i think this is stupid and irresponsible in every way the town cannot cope with anymore its getting out of hand, what makes the council think that they can fill more new housing when there is so many other empty properties in wincanton? the wildlife that would be destroyed is huge, i know there are buzzards nesting close by we watch them hunt from our back gardens they are beautiful & should be allowed to stay in their homes as should all the other animals & birds that will be destroyed all for the sake of more housing thats needed or wanted. all senses of security for property & children playing safely will be gone, non existent which is very sad.
I can't believe builders want to build on this beautiful land where people go to walk there dogs. It's just not on. I also don't understand why people want Wincanton to grow at such a alarming rate. There's been so many houses/flats built in the last 7years or so. All these houses will not bring in trade. Wincanton is a small town, why does it have to expand. This is the countryside after all!
The town cannot cope with the increase in population with its current infrastructure. We need investment into the high street, schools, roads and support services before the community should be consulted to where, if any additional homes should be built. There has been a considerable increase in property development in the past 4 years. District council needs to be checked to stop it continually developing Wincanton to appease central governments policy on development at all cost.
This site is only going to add to the already suffering employment status. there are not enough businesses to offer work once people move in, let alone our already busy schools!!
This proposed site will have a devastating effect on the landscape. The town infrastructure is not capable of supporting amenities within the town. The extra traffic associated with such new build will cause issues for the surrounding village
No need to build more houses on people's doorsteps. The town is already struggling to cope in schools and the health centre. Should not be allowed to cram new houses onto beautiful countryside
This town has already been ruined by greed,the time to say "NO MORE" is long overdue.
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Campaign against proposed development of land East of Penn View Wincanton
The land at Windmill Farm is graded 3a and 2 and is prime arable land, therefore land of a lesser grade or brown field sites should be developed first.
Wincanton is already suffering from an imbalance between housing development and employment, there is simply no industry in the catchment area to sustain further growth.
Both our primary schools have reached their capacity even before current developments are completed and the Health Centre is struggling to cope with expansion in the population. The Primary school Playgroup is having to move out as there is no longer room for them.
Amenities such as Hospital, Health Centre and Schools are situated to the West of the town and are not within walking distance from the proposed site. This would cause congestion to the town centre at peak times, add to pollution and the carbon footprint of the area.
The proposed entrance to the site half way down Bayford Hill is a cause for concern regarding visibility into speeding traffic. There has recently been a fatality close to the proposed entrance (June 2013).
Land drops steeply away from Penn View and the appraisal of the site stated that water will drain into a tributary at the bottom of Bayford. Run off from a development on this scale could add to the risk of flooding along the River Cale.
There is a concern amongst residents of Penn View and Bayford that important wildlife habitat will be destroyed and therefore we would ask that all three fields, hedgerows,trees and walls are surveyed to determine what species live there and if any are endangered. Survey for Bat roosts, voles. Arboreal survey to be carried out, to ascertain if a conservation order is needed.
Conduct an archaeological survey of the area, using geophysical readings.
Before we allow Wincanton to sprawl further into the countryside we should surely be building on current brown field sites and renting out empty properties in the town. Wincanton must not be allowed to expand as it is without the infrastructure to support it.
Therefore we are forcefully petitioning against this planning application and ask that Wincanton Town Council and South Somerset District Council refuse this application on the grounds stated above .
Updates
April 3, 2014
The feedback regarding traffic safety and the strain on our local infrastructure continues to reinforce the necessity of this opposition. I am currently compiling the technical concerns about drainage and site access to present during the next planning review.
April 3, 2014
The response to this petition has reached a significant point that confirms the depth of local concern regarding the proposed development. This level of engagement provides a strong foundation as we prepare to present our case against the project.
34 Comments
An access of the accident black spot of Bayford Hill is socially irresponsible, it will ruin one of the few green spaces left on the outskirts of the town. If someone signs off on this they will have to come under some amount of scrutiny . Madness!
i think this is stupid and irresponsible in every way the town cannot cope with anymore its getting out of hand, what makes the council think that they can fill more new housing when there is so many other empty properties in wincanton? the wildlife that would be destroyed is huge, i know there are buzzards nesting close by we watch them hunt from our back gardens they are beautiful & should be allowed to stay in their homes as should all the other animals & birds that will be destroyed all for the sake of more housing thats needed or wanted. all senses of security for property & children playing safely will be gone, non existent which is very sad.
I can't believe builders want to build on this beautiful land where people go to walk there dogs. It's just not on. I also don't understand why people want Wincanton to grow at such a alarming rate. There's been so many houses/flats built in the last 7years or so. All these houses will not bring in trade. Wincanton is a small town, why does it have to expand. This is the countryside after all!
The town cannot cope with the increase in population with its current infrastructure. We need investment into the high street, schools, roads and support services before the community should be consulted to where, if any additional homes should be built. There has been a considerable increase in property development in the past 4 years. District council needs to be checked to stop it continually developing Wincanton to appease central governments policy on development at all cost.
This site is only going to add to the already suffering employment status. there are not enough businesses to offer work once people move in, let alone our already busy schools!!
This proposed site will have a devastating effect on the landscape. The town infrastructure is not capable of supporting amenities within the town. The extra traffic associated with such new build will cause issues for the surrounding village
No need to build more houses on people's doorsteps. The town is already struggling to cope in schools and the health centre. Should not be allowed to cram new houses onto beautiful countryside
This town has already been ruined by greed,the time to say "NO MORE" is long overdue.
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An access of the accident black spot of Bayford Hill is socially irresponsible, it will ruin one of the few green spaces left on the outskirts of the town. If someone signs off on this they will have to come under some amount of scrutiny . Madness!