The beautiful trees and grassland to be cleared
Diary - will be updated as events happen If you have Pictures or info please Email to HSRA
See the header image compared to the outcome.
See the header image compared to the outcome.
Remaining Mud, bereft of Wildlife. March 2023
Sadly, we will all now witness the wholesale destruction of the beautiful habitat and green woodlands we all strived to protect for future generations. Automated massive tree felling units will soon start (Mid February). When approval was granted at appeal, the planning conditions did not include access via Scotlands Lane, and it would appear that the new developer wishes to have this reversed. This initial development will involve very major tree loss and destruction of habitat, all given a green light by the government planning inspector who approved Redwood’s plans at appeal, allowing housing numbers to trump landscape value and biodiversity, overruling the Council.
Some of Haslemere councillors repeatedly supported Redwood’s plan to concrete over this precious biodiverse green land, voting FOR the developer against the majority of our community’s wishes, and against our town’s Neighbourhood Plan. Just a reminder when May elections come around!
As a non-political statement of fact:
Simon Dear Cons For
David Round Cons.For
Melanie Odell Cons For
Brigitte Hewett Cons For
Nikki Barton Ind Against
Kirsten Ellis Ind Against
Jacquie Keen Ind Against
Gary Lloyd Green Against
Claire Matthes. Green Against
John Robini Libs Against
Terry Weldon Libs Against
Geoffrey Whitby Libs Against
Peter Isherwood sadly passed away, so is not included in this list.
Some of Haslemere councillors repeatedly supported Redwood’s plan to concrete over this precious biodiverse green land, voting FOR the developer against the majority of our community’s wishes, and against our town’s Neighbourhood Plan. Just a reminder when May elections come around!
As a non-political statement of fact:
Simon Dear Cons For
David Round Cons.For
Melanie Odell Cons For
Brigitte Hewett Cons For
Nikki Barton Ind Against
Kirsten Ellis Ind Against
Jacquie Keen Ind Against
Gary Lloyd Green Against
Claire Matthes. Green Against
John Robini Libs Against
Terry Weldon Libs Against
Geoffrey Whitby Libs Against
Peter Isherwood sadly passed away, so is not included in this list.
Galley as the land area changes
15th February 2023: Images of the initial work undertaken before the heavy machinery arrives. The grass has been scarified to deter wildlife and the gate house area cleared.
Most of the trees here will be felled (red spots on them).
1. No mitigation of wildlife (re housing) has taken place.
2. No dormice or slow worm provision (in hibernation)
3. Unsure of knotweed prevention
4. Flooding and the proposed SUDS seen as a problem.
Most of the trees here will be felled (red spots on them).
1. No mitigation of wildlife (re housing) has taken place.
2. No dormice or slow worm provision (in hibernation)
3. Unsure of knotweed prevention
4. Flooding and the proposed SUDS seen as a problem.
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Thursday 16th Feb 2023. First trucks arrive and block Scotland Lane. |
