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The Link Magazine • May 2005 7
Unwelcome fast food proposal for Ash Brake
Less than three years after fending off the provision of a McDonalds drive-thru restaurant on a site near FLORIDA VILLA
their homes, residents of Ash Brake in North Swindon are again battling to stop what they regard as an
entirely inappropriate use of the land at the junction of Thamesdown Drive and Lady Lane.
This time KFC wants a fast food McDonalds did not proceed. but residents have every right to
outlet and a development de- Residents say the new planning fight the application every inch of
scribed as an 'auto centre.' application includes many of the the way.
Abbey Meads councillor Justin unsatisfactory elements of the "If development has to take place
Tomlinson is co-ordinating much original. However it does not in- on this land, it must be take ac-
of the opposition. "This is a totally elude breakfast opening. The two count of the needs of the residents. Available for rent
unacceptable development for a parish councils, concerned about With the close proximity of the
residential area and I am vigor- the environmental impact, have North Swindon Centre, there is no Sleeps 8 - Large Pool
ously opposing this scheme and I again objected. need for additional commercial ac- 15 minutes to Disney
am delighted at the tivity."
level of support from The KFC application is likely to Tel: 01793 825378
local residents who be put before Swindon's planning
are united in their op- committee on 24 May. or view www.jonesvilla.com
position."
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