Published: Saturday, 28th June, 2008 12:00
Residents' petition over development
By Aamina Zafar
Comments (0)
Print Article
WORRIED residents living in the shadow of a major housing development have launched a bid to halt controversial plans.
Homeowners near the proposed Castleview site in Slough handed over a 810-signature petition on Tuesday against developer Kelobridge’s proposal to build over 200 homes.
The company had planned to construct 300 properties but recently reduced that figure to either 210 or 260 homes.
Another aspect of the latest application involves knocking through homes Kelobridge owns in the Castleview estate to gain access to the proposed
houses. The firm has planning permission to build 300 homes on the land off Upton Court Park.
These latest changes are a back-up plan in case it can not secure a stretch of land dubbed ‘random strip’ along the park. Without the land the firm cannot build an access road to the development.
However, protesters claim even the amendments will cause more traffic and lead to loss of open space. They also claim the development will spoil the character of the area. The strip of land is currently protected by a covenant.
Campaigner Richard Sable, 59, who is taking court action against Slough Borough Council for releasing the strip to provide a potential access road, said: “With so many people signing the petition it shows we will fight this until the end. It will ruin everyone’s quality of life.”
Ray Bains, spokesman for Kelobridge added: “This development will provide much-needed family housing in Slough.
“We’ll try to do this in the most eco-sensitive way and look forward to working with the council and local residents.”
Further Details
