Cambridge City Council and local residents said a resounding NO. But a London-based Planning Inspector has said YES to a Queens’ College plan to build more student accommodation next to Paradise Nature Reserve.

The plan for four blocks, each three storeys high, would cover much of the gardens of Owlstone Croft, an existing college residence.

Paradise is part of the 'green corridor' that borders the Cam River from Cambridge to Grantchester. It is home to many different species, some endangered: otters, water voles and bats. Every day hundreds of people visit: schools, students, walkers, bird-watchers, researchers and families.

The ecologically damaging plans would involve felling the trees which are an important flight path for rare bats. Natural habitats would be destroyed and protected species put at risk

Our legal advisers believe we can challenge the Inspector’s decision through a Judicial Review, but this will not be cheap and we can’t do it without your help.

This is the last chance to save Paradise. Please will you once again support this final determined effort to protect this unique and well-loved natural asset before it is too late? Time is short and every contribution counts.

Please consider making a donation.

Please ask your friends and neighbours to help.

Please help us turn YES back to NO.