Have you had your say on the plan for 3,000 new homes?
By jennifermoss | Tuesday, June 15, 2010, 22:05
The proposals for a new town the size of Chipping Sodbury have been up for public discussion, but have you had your say?
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What effect will 3,00 new homes have on Yate and the surrounding area?
I live in an area that is constantly put forward as an area for development. Every time the land is bought and sold there is an application to build upon it but with the support of local residence we defy the proposals to get what we believe is right for our area.
It may seem as though your voice counts for nothing but, appeals speak volumes and I think that the proposal for 3,000 new homes needs a true community voice to discuss its full potential and possible detrimental effects.
The reviews from the first public discussion seem quite negative towards the development. Many residents seemed very concerned over the possible effects to the Yate Rocks area. Not only that, the fear over transport links was also high on the areas of doubt.
It seems very clear that people felt strongly that they moved to the area due to its rural location and charm and I can understand their fears that this may be destroyed.
Why are we unable to build areas with charm and an eco-friendly ethos today? And why can we not combine modern community with rural beauty?
Further exhibitions take place at the Old Grammar School, Chipping Sodbury on Tuesday, June 29 (3-7.30pm). The consultation ends on Friday, August 6.
Comments
I have already commented on here about this in the last story on this subject and think that some development would be good for Yate.
However, not all in the same place . As well as an extension to Brimsham Park I think the area around Engine Common would be ideal as it is semi-urbanised anyway.
Another point. I don't like the argument put forward by the dozen or so residents in Yate Rocks that they have a right above all other considerations for a good view!
When you buy a property you buy the footprint of the land set out in ther deeds. you don't have a claim on the 3000 acres surrounding that property.
I think the important thing for councillors to focus on is to ensure that the development, if it ever takes place, is beneficial to the community by having a large percentage of affordable homes and is well served by transport links etc.
Any homes built should be enviro-friendly and the estates should be communal not dead-end cul-de-sacs built off of sterile spine roads.
Any natural features, such as hedgerows , could be largely maintained and a good amount of green space designed in too.
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