In response to a legal challenge logged with the High Court from six of the local Parish Councils (Southern Parishes Group – SPPG) Wokingham Borough Council have decided to re-consult on the plans for Arborfield Garisson.
Wokingham Borough Counci’s website states “We have taken advice and considered this challenge. In order to retain the most robust policy position on the Strategic Development Locations – SDLs and as a precautionary measure (given the current pre-application, application and appeal processes in train) it has been decided to consult on 5 new draft SPDs for North and South Wokingham, Arborfield, South of the M4 and Infrastructure, with a view to likely adoption in early Autumn 2011. In the interim the existing adopted 3 SPDs (North and South Wokingham and Infrastructure) would stand for Development Management purposes and the draft documents would be afforded appropriate weight thereafter. Key differences with previous versions are listed in the report to the Executive dated 2 June 2011.”
The consultation will take place between 15 June 2011 and 27 July 2011
The important document relating to the Arborfield development is the Arborfield Master Plan – 24 May 2011 which gives details of the master plan and likely layout of the development. It is important that anyone living in or around Arborfield takes the opportunity to read this document and makes their representation to WBC between 15 June 2011 and 27 July 2011. It is unlikely there will be any other opportunity to have your say! There are some important changes in the latest and current document which you may wish to comment on.
How to comment on the consultation / supplementary planning Document
Representations much be sent in writing to: Cris Lancaster Masterplanner, Policy and Partnerships, PO Box 157 Shute End, Wokingham, Berkshire, RG40 1WR. Email: spd@wokingham.gov.uk
You may also wish to copy your correspondence to your local councilors and MP:
Mr John Redwood MP – Conservative MP for Wokingham: redwoodj@parliament.uk
Mr Gary Cowan – Conservative Councilor Wokingham Borough Council: gary@cowan24.freeserve.co.uk
Dr. Philip Lee – Conservative MP for Bracknell Constituency (including Bracknell, Crowthorne, Sandhurst, Finchampstead and Wokingham Without): phillip@phillip-lee.com
Further information on the consultation can be found on WBC’s website at: Wokingham Borough Council: Arborfield Consultation
Arborfield Master Plan 24 May 2011
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