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ASHWELLS &
GOMM VALLEY
Gomm Valley
The application is still being considered by
WDC and no decision seems likely before early
next year. Human+Nature report good progress
and that the designs for Ashwells Lane will
incorporate all manner of provisions to slow
down drivers and reduce the risk of this
connection being seen as a convenient and
speedy relief route. They think it should be a
very fine, quiet and safe lane.
Ashwells Development
WDC granted consent in May this year for the
development of 109 dwellings, subject to the
submission of detailed proposals.
Representatives of the Ashwells Forum were
recently invited to meet Charles Brocklehurst
and James Galitzine from WDC’s Major
Project's Team, together with their development
consultants, to provide local input as they
prepare to update their masterplan concepts for
Ashwells. The National Planning Policy
Framework requires design policies to be
developed with local communities so they
reflect local aspirations, and this meeting was to
be the first of a series of development planning
reviews.
This will be the largest development to take
place in P&TG for the last 50 years and needs to
respond to local needs and make an outstanding
contribution to the community, with strong
connections to the village. It should adopt high
quality design and an appropriate mix of
dwellings, including affordable homes. WDC
proposes that homes for rent would be located
elsewhere in Wycombe, but making others
within reach of local first-time buyers by means
of a Discount Market Value scheme. There
would also be some provision for self-build and
custom-build houses. The mix might include
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Village Voice December 2019/January 2020
some apartments which would increase the
potential for more community open space and
help to define different character areas.
Among the suggestions made to the
development team were:
• Translate some sense of the existing village
character
• Good honest architecture using high quality
materials
• South facing houses where possible
• Preference for car ports
• Gravel internal roads (similar to Bank Road)
Finally, it is proposed that street names should
reflect local history and that the development
should have a new name to avoid confusion
with the present Ashwells. Thoughts are invited
for what these might be. Ken Cooke, Miles Green
Autumnal Photos
Some lovely autumnal photos taken by Ruthie
Pocock. Please send us in your pictures and
stories from around the villages!
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