It is with reluctance that I post the link to the newly sprung-up Barratt website describing the Park Farm Development that Barratt Homes are proposing. I know that Local Councillors have been accused of acting as Estate Agents to Barratts for praising up this development, unwanted by the vast majority of Thornbury people who have voiced an opinion. My own motives are less accommodating!
The website is a follow-on from the Exhibition last week at Turnberries, with no new information, but an opportunity for those who missed the Exhibition to see what all the fuss was about.
The final page of the site "Your views" does afford you the opportunity to respond in person to their proposals. Please do not be fooled by the glossy pictures and the appearence of green spaces.
Barratts have already faced a reduction in the size of their development site due to unforseen circumstances, and their desire is to maximise the profitability and return. If planning permission is granted, past experience would suggest that the Barratt development may look nothing like they would lead you to believe.
Existing Park Farm has a density of 20-25 houses/hectare. This development, on the very fringe of the town where ideally housing should thin and blend into the countryside, is being proposed at 35 houses/hectare, with some EVEN MORE DENSE areas proposed around the entrance on Butt Lane and close to Castle School/Medieval Fishponds.
Why have our Councillors led us to this "Promised Land", without taking note of our views, or being prepared to represent them on our behalves?
Good news - local elections will soon be upon us. An opportunity to make a significant difference to the shape and intentions of our Town Council! We have already heard from a few individuals who intend to stand as Independent Candidates at the Elections. We are eager to hear from more who wish to challenge the existing hegemony. Contact us at ourgreenheritage@gmail.com or post a comment to this blog.
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