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Staplegrove Urban Extension: Sustainable Development and Concerns

Learn about the proposed Staplegrove Urban Extension in North Taunton, including the road layout, views from the Kingston St. Mary Parish Council, and how it may impact the local area. Discover the objections and what you can do to make your voice heard.

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Staplegrove Urban Extension: Sustainable Development and Concerns

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  1. Staplegrove / North Taunton Urban Extension Ray Stokes, Chairman Kingston St Mary Parish Council Presented at Kingston St Mary Village Hall, 7 June 2016

  2. STAPLEGROVE URBAN EXTENSION

  3. WELCOME • Background • Brief description of the plans • Proposed road layout • Kingston St Mary Parish Council view • Wider views • Questions • What YOU can do

  4. Core strategy 2012 -2028 • Monkton Heathfield 4,500 homes • Comeytrowe/Trull 1,000 – 2,000 homes • Staplegrove 500 – 1,500 homes

  5. STAPLEGROVE (WEST) • Up to 713 dwellings, 1ha of employment land together with green infrastructure, landscaping, play areas and sustainable drainage systems (SUDS) STAPLEGROVE (EAST) • Up to 915 residential units, a primary school, 1 ha of employment land, local centre, open space including allotments and sports pitches, green infrastructure, landscaping, woodland planting and sustainable drainage systems.

  6. STAPLEGROVE URBAN EXTENSION

  7. STAPLEGROVE URBAN EXTENSION

  8. Objections A development of this size (than 1,600 homes) would – • Mean the loss of productive agricultural land • Ruin approach to Quantock Hills ANOB/tourist area • Create chaos on roads across North Taunton • Result in higher air pollution, delays and higher costs to businesses • Put intolerable strain on services – education/health/water/sewerage Economic climate has changed since the Core Strategy was drawn up - and needs revision before allowing more building

  9. STAPLEGROVE URBAN EXTENSION

  10. What you can do … • Write to Taunton Deane planners – by letter or email • Contact local councillors – district/county council • Contact local MP Rebecca Pow • Write to the press

  11. What will NOT be considered - • Development will spoil the view from my house • It will affect the value of my property • It will cause me great inconvenience

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