Interesting with JLR as neighbours. As I recall, JLR ( or their predecessor) was hauled before the council for not declaring their long range intentions with the site. Unless I worked for JLR, i think I might think twice before buying there.
Interesting with JLR as neighbours. As I recall, JLR ( or their predecessor) was hauled before the council for not declaring their long range intentions with the site. Unless I worked for JLR, i think I might think twice before buying there.
The development's gone through the 1st hoop - onwards to Westminster!
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england...shire-27385474
Someone's actually using a brownfield site for development!!!
http://www.leamingtoncourier.co.uk/n...lage-1-6096162
That (at least on the surface) is good news.
Much of the brownfield land around Coventry is contaminated and clean-up costs are quite high, that's why it is often unattractive to developers.
However, (and if you buy brownfield it is worth bearing in mind,) should contamination come to light at a later date, the land owner (you!) will likely be liable for the clean-up costs. Many estates that were put up on former tips etc. are a ticking timebomb as the containers that held unpleasant chemicals start to decay and allow their deadly content to seep out and pollute watercourses etc.
This was a hugely unpopular plan, even by Stratford standards - Rowley Fields is a very popular green space on the edge of town. Thank God the development's been called off: http://www.stratford-herald.com/3341...-sell-off.html
Orbit Housing Association are taking over a key sight in Stratford; for Stratford, the accommodation will be cheap, but that doesn't mean it'll be affordable (unless you don't have enough self respect to try and make something of your life): http://www.stratford-herald.com/3387...rket-site.html
Not a big fan of Orbit. It's a shame that Redrow have pulled out.
More houses for Nuneaton: http://www.nuneaton-news.co.uk/Huge-...ail/story.html
Objections have been raised, largely due to traffic congestion. I wonder if the planning will take this into consideration?
I recently objected to a development of 7 'flats' because of traffic issues. My complaint was upheld and the development cut back to 4 'flats'. I hope the locals have a similar success.
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