Save Our Blagrove Countryside 2024

Critical Action Required
• Deadline: Submit objections by New Date of 20th January 2025
• How to Object: Visit the Planning Inspectorate website directly
• Case Reference: Application #3354667

Why This Matters

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 20th January 2025

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

Support the Campaign – We need your support more than ever!
Donations are urgently needed to fund expert legal and environmental consultations. Please spare whatever you can.

We’ve secured the help of a specialist environmental law foundation and their barristers at 50% of their normal rates – they believe in our case that strongly! But we still need significant funds to cover these costs.

If you’ve objected to this development before or care about preserving our natural heritage, now is the time to act. Every donation, no matter how small, brings us closer to saving this woodland.

Time is running out. Please donate now and share this post widely. Together, we can protect our ancient woodland for future generations!

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