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Cul-de-sac could soon be a through road
NEIGHBOURS on a quiet close in Welland may soon be waking up to heavy traffic if plans to create a through-road are realised.
A proposed development of 22 new homes would require access down the narrow roads of Gainsborough Close and through an existing children's play area.
A petition has generated more than 100 names and residents packed Welland Village Hall on Monday evening to make their opinions known.
The road, measuring just 17 feet across, regularly becomes blocked when heavy vehicles attempt to use it and residents fear the traffic generated from the new houses would cause gridlock.
Malcolm Brookes said: "Visitors have to park half way up the pavement to let other traffic past.
"Oil tankers, furniture vans, even the bin wagons have trouble trying to get down here."
Kathryn Dyment has lived in the close for 25 years and is angry Malvern Hills District Council may sell the play area.
She feels it is a vital for younger children who are unable to travel to the recreation ground in Welland.
She said: "Although it's not used 24/7, it really is the only open space children can use.
"You always see the kids come down on their BMXs and during Wimbledon there's always dozens of children in there batting balls about."
Nigel Snape, head of legal and governance at MHDC, confirmed that a "local builder" had expressed an interest in the land at Gloucester Road, but did not want his identity released.
He said: "We have had an approach asking whether we would be prepared to sell a piece of land to facilitate development.
"Because that land is open space we had to advertise it. We have had a number of objections and we will be considering these at committee in April.
"If, having considered these, we decide we do not want to sell the land, then that will be the end of it."
County councillor Tom Wells was present at the meeting and spoke afterwards in support of residents.
He said: "I am shocked and appalled that the district council appear to be doing business behind closed doors."
"They seem to be prepared to sell a designated play area to provide access for a new housing development."
3:00pm Wednesday 19th March 2008
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CommentPosted by: Walter Walcarpet, Piddle on 10:27am Thu 20 Mar 08
Why so shocked and appalled Tom the county councillor?
The MHDC have rec'd an enquiry from a buyer. Legally they have to do what they are doing. Which is to consider it at the next meeting.
Can I suggest you go for some retraining on how to handle this typo of PR - you look a little amateur at the mo.
Why so shocked and appalled Tom the county councillor?
The MHDC have rec'd an enquiry from a buyer. Legally they have to do what they are doing. Which is to consider it at the next meeting.
Can I suggest you go for some retraining on how to handle this typo of PR - you look a little amateur at the mo.
Posted by: Karl Hunderson, Malvern on 7:50pm Thu 20 Mar 08
[quote][bold]Walter Walcarpet[/bold] wrote:
Why so shocked and appalled Tom the county councillor? The MHDC have rec'd an enquiry from a buyer. Legally they have to do what they are doing. Which is to consider it at the next meeting. Can I suggest you go for some retraining on how to handle this typo of PR - you look a little amateur at the mo. [/quote] ..while Walter learns to spell and use the English language properly.
Walter Walcarpet wrote:
Why so shocked and appalled Tom the county councillor? The MHDC have rec'd an enquiry from a buyer. Legally they have to do what they are doing. Which is to consider it at the next meeting. Can I suggest you go for some retraining on how to handle this typo of PR - you look a little amateur at the mo.
..while Walter learns to spell and use the English language properly.
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