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Even more houses Tadpole Farm garden plans displayed
Greater pressure could be imposed Crest Nicholson South West showed off the layout for the first 120 houses proposed for the 1,695 home de- Bradon
on North Swindon after planning velopment at Tadpole Farm at North Swindon Library on 22 July, following discussions with councillors and Celebrating 50
consultants DPDS revealed propos- community groups about the design codes to be followed when detailed planning applications are submitted. years of education
als for up to 350 houses at Abbey The 143 hectare site also includes 1963 - 2013
Farm, Blunsdon. 5ha of employment land, a local cen-
This is to the north of Lady Lane tre, primary school, public open space Forest School
and St Andrews Ridge, between the including a common, cricket pitch
A419 and the agreed site for 1,700 and three access roads. The plans are
houses at Tadpole Farm. It includes designed around the idea of a ‘garden
17 acres of open space and one shop. village’ where housing is framed by Challenge and aspire to achieve beyond expectations
Les Durrant, managing direc- green spaces which will cover over 60
tor of DPDS said: “Abbey Farm is per cent of the site. Crest showed tree
being brought forward as a small lined avenues and generous parking
scale residential neighbourhood of for each house across the site.
outstanding quality. One of the first aspects of the build Situated in beautiful open countryside, Bradon Forest is a successful and well
“We’re conscious that our propos- will be to insert access points to the regarded school. Parents are invited to join us for a tour around the school and
als must be sensitive to neighbouring housing area on Tadpole Lane which
communities. Our draft scheme has will reduce vehicle speed. A planning an introduction to Bradon Forest by our new Headteacher, Dr Andrew Morrison.
been subject to extensive engineering application for a primary school to
and environmental investigations and satisfy demand across North Swindon
we have given a great deal of care to will also be one of the early proposals. Alison Carr and her children Lucie, Samantha and Toby viewing the plan for the
ensure it maintains and enhances the Viewing the plans Alison Carr from first phase of Tadpole Farm with Dave Archer from pad design Bus routes serving Ashton Keynes, Cricklade, North and West Swindon.
high quality character of nearby areas.” Haydon End said: “I like the look of density housing, which has increased but the pressure on the current road
However the lack of a school within the layout; I wouldn’t mind living pressure on infrastructure. You have to network is going to increase greatly
the plan has caused worry as children there. But I’m concerned that Crest ask whether the promises will be kept.” - it’s a worry.”
will have to walk or be driven to pri- have to deliver their plans.” Julie Little from Redhouse agreed. The plans for the first phase of
mary schools across North Swindon, Husband Andrew said that he was “Redhouse village centre is very dis- development can be seen on the
the nearest being at Abbey Meads, worried that Crest would change their appointing; the lack of a pub after Swindon Council planning website Open Evening
Bridlewood or the yet to be built plans. “At Redhouse village centre all these years is a disgrace. The plan at: www.bit.ly/TFplanapplic For more information on our
Tadpole Farm. they originally proposed community for Tadpole Farm looks good and I Crest hope to start construction Thursday 19 September 2013
See more at www.bit.ly/abbeyfarm facilities but then changed this to high imagine the houses will sell quickly, at the end of the year or early 2014. Open Mornings and Evening,
4.30pm - 8.30pm please contact our Admissions
Priory Vale residents urged to park safely
PREMIER FLOORING on pain of receiving a polite police note Officer, Mrs Emma Hayden,

CARPETS - VINYLS - LAMINATES Members of the North Swindon Neighbourhood Police Team have started Open Mornings on 01793 770570.
to issue polite notices encouraging certain drivers to park their vehicles
more considerately.
THE PREMIER SERVICE
GUARANTEED TO SAVE Monday 23 September to
YOU MONEY
Friday 4 October 2013
FREE fitting and accessories on
all carpet and vinyl orders over
£200 9.15am - 10.30am
FREE moving of furniture and
uplifting and disposal of your
existing floor coverings
NO Hall, stairs and landing Emma Faramazi with the leaflet No booking necessary.
surcharges to be posted on parked vehicles
NO Delivery charges The wording on the leaflet and the two vehicles and many homes have
NO Hidden Extras HOME SELECTION SERVICE terms of their use have been agreed allocated parking. Yet some people
NO PRESSURE SALES
All products guaranteed FREE NO OBLIGATION QUOTATION between the police and Oakhurst choose to park as close as they can to WHOOSH: ‘What’s happening
Installation guaranteed CARRIED OUT IN THE COMFORT OF councillors Emma Faramazi and their front door, on the street or even
Public liability insurance YOUR OWN HOME Toby Elliott. on pavements, which is dangerous and out of school hours’
Until recently the police did not can impede emergency vehicle access.”
APPOINTMENTS TO SUIT YOU -
“WHY PAY MORE DAY - EVENING - WEEKENDS have enforcement powers in roads not “Only the police can issue the An action packed programme
FOR LESS” COLOUR MATCH SAMPLES TO yet adopted by the local authority, but agreed parking notice informing
EXISTING DECOR AND FURNISHINGS action can now be taken. owners that their vehicle is parked
CALL STEVEN WALDRON 25 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN Cllr Faramazi said: “There is a dangerously and that they need to of extra-curricular activities!
TEL 01793 320974 INSTALLATION AND PRODUCT chronic lack of parking space in some move it to another place.
MOB 07812 855250 SALES roads. The whole area was designed “It’s an advisory note, but the police To find out more please go to:
[email protected] “A FAMILY RUN BUSINESS THAT under the previous government to do have powers to escalate the issue if
Unit 35 Pembroke Centre DELIVERS SERVICE, QUALITY AND policy standards which did not allow the problem persists.”
Cheney Manor Industrial Estate VALUE FOR MONEY” for enough areas for car parking. Read the full story at www.bit.ly/
Swindon SN2 2PQ
“Most households have at least PVparking www.bradonforest.org.uk
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