Applicant PL Homes Ltd has submitted a proposal to build homes on land in Paddocks Lane, East Hanney, near Wantage.
Local residents have voiced strong opposition to the plan. Nine householders have already sent their objections to the Vale of White Horse District Council. Clive Manvell, a resident of Main Street, shared his concerns saying, “The application breaches both the District and East Hanney Neighbourhood plan policies. It lacks essential supporting reports and does not consider the Neighbourhood Plan’s requirements.”
Manvell also highlighted significant safety issues, stating, “Road access onto the A338 poses a real danger. Proposed footpath access through a neighboring established close will adversely impact the privacy of those residents.” He added that the narrow and unlit access road does not align with the village’s “dark sky status.”
Another resident, Ankie Lam of Main Street, expressed similar concerns: “This development poses significant safety risks, environmental damage, loss of privacy, and threatens the area’s character. It disregards local planning guidelines and conflicts with established legal agreements governing The Paddocks.” Ankie implored the planning authority to reject the proposal.
The developer’s planning documents address some of these concerns, noting changes since a previous application was rejected in April. According to the revised application, “This second application aims to resolve earlier issues by utilizing an existing approved access via Godfrey Close, reducing building impact, and contributing to the need for more housing.”
The developer claims, “The proposal makes efficient use of an undeveloped site and respects the locality’s character, aligning with national and local planning policies.”
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