My letter to the Planning Inspectorate

I have written to the Planning Inspectorate urging them to uphold West Berkshire Council’s decision to refuse planning permission to the erection of 32 houses on the land rear of The Hollies, Reading Road, Burghfield Common, West Berkshire RG7 3BH.

27 March 2023

Dear Mr Morrison

Re: Planning Application 22/00244 – West Berkshire Council

I am writing in support of West Berkshire Council, the AWE and all of my constituents who have registered objections to the erection of 32 houses on the land rear of the Hollies, Reading Road, Burghfield Common, West Berkshire, RG7 3BH.

My constituents and West Berkshire Council are very concerned that it will put significant strain on the local amenities and schools as well as having a significant impact on the existing ecosystem, including the local woodland. In addition to this, it is of utmost importance to give heed to the objections of the AWE and Ministry of Defence. It is their considered opinion that this development is directly contrary to safety and emergency planning advice and that it could have an adverse impact on the nation’s security by constraining the operation, both current and future AWE B.

I wish to urge the Planning Inspectorate to uphold West Berkshire Council’s decision to refuse planning permission for this proposed development.

I would be grateful if you could take this letter into account as a formal representation on this matter

Yours sincerely

John Redwood