Can
you help Leach Grove Wood?
In
the early 1980's, SCC decided to sell this wood for housing. A group of
residents fought for the woods and
won. In 1993, SCC transferred the wood back
to the NHS. It has strategic open plan classification, but this does not
ensure it's safety, so I am applying for Village Green Status, (supported by the
LRA), to safeguard the wood for future generations.
Many
birds and animals are seen here,
including song and mistle
thrush, coal tits, field mice and bats. Village
Green Status
would ensure that the land would remain open and unbuilt on.
If
you, family, or friends have used Leach Grove Wood, (behind Leatherhead
hospital) whilst living in Leatherhead, at any time in the last 20 years, would
you fill out a simple 'Evidence of
Use' form? My application is in and
accepted. I need 340 more forms by May 1st . For forms :
Flip
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i live in poplar avenue and frequently walk my dogs in leach grove wood. i have signed the petition as i saw a poster on one of the trees, but there are still a lot of people who don't know anything about the woods facing being destroyed in order to make way for residential properties. I have also heard a rumour that the developers are scheduled to move in soon. Is this true?
ReplyDeleteDear Jacqueline, thank you for caring and signing the petition.
ReplyDeleteRe leach Grove, there has been no application by developers put in for the woods as yet.
Village Green Status gives strong protection, so if we are successful with our application, we will hopefulyy prevent anyone building on the woods in the future.
It's a concern that legisation now favours developement, and developers are looking everywhere for land for housing. I believe prevention is better than cure.
Sincerely
Flip C
How does village Green Status compare with Green Belt Status ? I suspect that developers and planners will work round this eventually
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