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    Iʼve raised £2,800 to Save Blagrove

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    Funded on Tuesday, 18th February 2025

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    Berkeley Homes has appealed the Council’s rejection of their planning application to construct 350 houses between Evendons Lane and Barkham Road. This is your final opportunity to voice opposition to this potentially destructive development.

    Critical Action Required

    • Deadline: Submit objections by 20th Jan 2025

    • How to Object: Visit the Planning Inspectorate website directly

    • Case Reference: Application #3354667

    Environmental Impact

    The proposed development threatens:

    • A Local Wildlife Site in pristine ancient woodland

    • 167 mature trees earmarked for removal

    • Critical habitats for protected species including bats, badgers, and birds

    • Destruction of ancient hedgerows and agricultural land

    Community Consequences

    • Permanent loss of green space between Wokingham and Barkham

    • Increased traffic on rural lanes

    • Potential infrastructure strain on local services

    • Disruption of local ecosystem and wildlife corridors

    Strategic Concerns

    The land:

    • Was never designated for housing

    • Is not included in the council’s Local Plan Update

    • Represents a crucial settlement gap between Wokingham and Barkham

    Take Action Now

    Visit: https://acp.planninginspectorate.gov.uk/ViewCase.aspx?caseid=3354667

    Click “Make Representation”

    Share your objections before Christmas

    More detailed information can be found here evendons-area.org.uk/SaveBlagrove

    Support the Campaign

    Donations are urgently needed to fund expert legal and environmental consultations. Please spare whatever you can.

    Contact

    Email: info@evendons-area.org.uk

    Website: evendons-area.org.uk/SaveBlagrove

    Your Voice Matters – Act Today!

    Save Our Blagrove Countryside

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    • Save Blagrove Campaign23 days ago
      Save Blagrove Campaign

      Save Blagrove Campaign

      23 days ago

      Thanks to everyone who donated and sent in objections. We have now stopped collecting. The date for the Appeal Hearing is set for 18th March 2025, to be held in Wokingham. Please try to attend in person if you can to show the opposition to this unwanted and poor planning application.

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    • Save Blagrove Campaign2 months ago
      Save Blagrove Campaign

      Save Blagrove Campaign

      2 months ago

      The deadline for objections has been extended to 20th January 2025 NOW IS YOUR FINAL CHANCE TO OBJECT to the damaging and unwanted development. Go directly to the Planning Inspectorate website: https://acp.planninginspectorate.gov.uk/ViewCase.aspx... and click on “Make Representation” Thank you to everyone who has already donated and written to the inspector.

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    • Save Blagrove Campaign3 months ago
      Save Blagrove Campaign

      Save Blagrove Campaign

      3 months ago

      Urgent Appeal: Help Save Our Ancient Woodland! 🌳 Friends, we need your support more than ever! This irreplaceable habitat is teeming with wildlife and biodiversity. We've secured the help of a specialist environmental group and their barrister at 50% of their normal rates - they believe in our case that strongly! But we still need funds to cover these costs. Time is running out. Please donate now and share this post widely. Together, we can protect our ancient woodland for future generations! #SaveOurWoodland #ProtectNature #CommunityAction

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    3 months ago

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    Supporters

    61

    • Brian Moffatt

      Brian Moffatt

      Feb 13, 2025

      £40.00

    • Anonymous

      Anonymous

      Jan 19, 2025

    • William Ross Tyler

      William Ross Tyler

      Jan 19, 2025

      £30.00

    • Anonymous

      Anonymous

      Jan 18, 2025

      £2.00

    • Julia Williams

      Julia Williams

      Jan 18, 2025

      £50.00

    • Diana

      Diana

      Jan 17, 2025

      An important cause.

      £20.00

    • Anonymous

      Anonymous

      Jan 16, 2025

      £50.00

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    Evendons Lane and the surrounding area Residents Association are trying to maintain the local environment and ensure any development surrounding Leslie Sears and Viking Field is appropriate. Berkeley Homes is appealing a planning decision and wants to build beside Blagrove Lane.

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