Wokingham Borough Council have issued a consultation on an update to their local plan which identifies new sites for housebuilding between now and 2037. These local plans are very important as once a site is accepted in the local plan,
Heath Lake, Plan to clean up
Heath lake is much appreciated by nature lovers in Crowthorne. However, it’s status as a site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) is under pressure due to the cumulative impact of poor water quality and sediment build up. Work is needed
CVAG Objects to mobile phone mast at Fincham End Drive
Update: Application refused by BFC. An application ( ref (21/00781/RTD) has been submitted to install a phone mast at the junction of Fincham End Drive and Dukes Ride. The mast would be 17m high , towering over the adjacent homes
Crowthorne Neighbourhood Plan Approved!
UPDATE: 7 May. The plan has been approved by a massive majority of those that voted, 1185 for and 184 against. Thanks to everyone for their support. The neighbourhood plan has been put together by residents to provide local guidance
Bracknell Forest Local Plan 2021
On March 16, the executive of BFC will vote to approve a consultation on a revised version of the Bracknell Forest Local Plan. This sets out the sites for new development up to 2037. The previous version proposed 4000 homes
Finchampstead Neighbourhood Development Plan
Finchampstead has released it’s draft Neighbourhood Development Plan for public consultation. Western parts of Crowthorne, including most of Ravenswood Avenue, Wellesley Drive, and the houses along the lower Wokingham Road, including the Brambles, are all part of the Parish of
Wokingham Applications for 1600 Houses
Wokingham District Council are considering 2 new applications , 190914 and 191068, for a total of 1600 new homes as part of the planned strategic development in an arc South of Wokingham. The original plan was to include a new
CVAG Objects to Mango Tree Application
CVAG have submitted an objection to the application, 20/00347/FUL, for 10 flats on the site of the old Mango Tree restaurant in Church Street. The applicant was originally granted permission for internal alterations to convert into 5 flats, which would
Neighbourhood Plan approved for referendum
The Crowthorne neighbourhood plan, produced by Crowthorne Parish Council in conjunction with other local stakeholders, including CVAG, has now been approved to be presented for referendum to the residents of Crowthorne. The referendum is provisionally planned for 6 May 2021,
Planning During COVID
Both Bracknell Forest and Wokingham Borough Councils have set up systems for virtual meetings so that the planning committees can continue to function by holding virtual meetings during the COVID restrictions. Further information can be found here.