St Peters College Development

All,
The proposed development plans for St Peters College have been released, and we believe direct copies of the detail may have been sent to local residents and interested stakeholders. The document can be found at www.stpeterschelmsford.co.uk and includes a feedback form. This form contains limited questions, but does provide space for individuals to add their observations or concerns, and we would commend everyone to voice an opinion in terms of the proposals laid out, whether supportive or not.

As far as the Allotments are concerned, it is pleasing to note the original route for one of the cycle ways which cut through the top of the site is no longer part of the planning, but a small piece of land at the base of the site is included to extend and develop a footpath / cycle route into the green space area as a 'link'. The route takes an immediate right after the entrance at Highfield Road, and as a consequence this would then fence the Badgers sets into the Allotment site.

The Association is of course intends to write to the planning department in terms of our observations regarding the current route, and will be requesting the planning group and the council to try and seek an out of the box solution which allows everyone to win, in terms of requirement, whilst not disturbing the Badgers. We will also be writing to the City Council, but before committing to print request any interested persons from the Allotment the opportunity to provide their thoughts or an opinion in order we may take as broad a viewpoint as possible from the Membership. Responses have to be communicated directly to Essex Planning before the end of July.

If there are any immediate concerns or considerations, please contact Ray, Karen, Alex, Kevin, Ian or Peter so we may collate all, or alternatively drop the Association a note via the contact page on the website.

O/B Melbourne Park Allotment Association.