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Design codes show way forward for Wicheistowe
Newly drafted design codes for the Wicheistowe development went on display in late October and house
building should start by Spring. After a long battle by the Front Garden Action Group, it looks likely that
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people will be moving into new homes by the end of 2007.
The codes are a guide to devel- space, streets that are not domi- Roadand undertheM4.Therewill
opers and set out the design, shape nated by the car, an architectural also be limited access from Rushey
and layout of the new settlement. style that reflects the character of Platt in the north, via Redpost
The first two versions were the area, and good public trans- Drive onto Wootton Bassett Road.
strongly criticised and rejected by port, footpaths and cycleways," But at peak times, this will be a
the Front Garden Action Group said John Simpson. bus-only route.
led by campaigner Terry King. Only half of the area will be built Wichelstowe will have three pri-
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Thearchitectsresponsibleforthe on, the rest will be left as open mary schools close to village cen-
masterplan of Wichelstowe, John space or designated for flood stor- tres. A secondary school site has
Free sitting for Xmas Simpson & Partners, said that they age. The first group of 838 houses been reserved for a possible relo-
A3 print for £50 feltconfidentthat,afterpubliccon- will be built at East Wichel, close cation of Commonweal School.
sultation, they had provided what to Croft Road whilst a smaller de- However after much protest from
01 793 72411^ people want. velopment will commence on the Old Town residents Swindon
"The area includes quality open other side of the railway line from Council has decided not to pursue
Rushey Platt. this proposal.

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Also tree stands, developers will extend the canal Petition launched
firewood & potatoes from Bevans Bridge, south of Rachel Tomlinson has started a
Kingshill, to the M4. Eventually petition calling for a safer pedestrian
Open daily 10am - 6pm this will be linked under the mo- crossing point on Ramleaze Drive.
torway to the Wootton Bassett sec- Since Salt Way Primary School
Tel/Fax: 812322 tion. A new canal will be dug par- closed more parents and children
allel to the railway line and in the are walking to Shaw Ridge Primary.
Signposted off Mannington long-term will link with a new Rachel said, "I cross there every day
Roundabout, Great Western channel from Mannington, next to on my way to school with my four
Way (behind Mataland) West Swindon, to Moredon Bridge, year old: we don't feel it's safe."
Also at: Mends aw close to Taw Hill, North Swindon. Petition forms are available in
North Sw d,n Road access to the development Shaw Vets and by the post office in
Common
Farm o' Wa,•a could be a major problem. The Tesco at the village centre.
Wharf Road route into East Wichel via Croft • In December Swindon Council
T°°'h"'
Wroughton Road will mean negotiating the will be installing aToucan crossing
traffic through Old Town. To reach at Roughmoor Way, between the
So,eie
GeaWes\e West Wichel, traffic will be directed two halves of Old Shaw Lane, to
1 Z _ tTi ti 'ff J. round M4 Junction 16, down Hay improve pedestrian routes to Brook
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Lane to a new junction on Wharf Field and Shaw Ridge schools.
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