Petition to oppose the planning application ‘21/02390/FUL’ to develop on Potters field, Calne to erect perimeter fencing and for use by the Rugby club. This would not only seriously impact the quality of life for the adjacent residents due to the extremely close proximity but would also deprive Calne residents of recreational and vital green space that is extensively used by families and Children. 

Here are the  major concerns raised by this planning application: 

• These fields were gifted to Calne residents as recreational land by the Harris Family and so belong to us and not the Rugby Club.

• No access to Potters field, immediately behind the houses on Woodroffe Square which is where all the children and families meet and play. 

• Less space for dog walkers.

• The path to and from Priestly School along the back of gardens will be severely narrowed by a 6 foot high wire fence.

• 2 or 3 times week there will be training or matches with all the noise. Shouting, extensive swearing and commotion you expect to hear from an adult competitive match just 2 car lengths away from people’s back doors! 

• Floodlights being erected and used right by the houses. Right in front of people’s bedroom windows.  

• Potentially even more parking issues as spectators may be looking to park near pitch.

• What would this mean for the rest of this communal green space left if the Rugby club has a clubhouse at one end and the pitch at the other.

•not practical to both the residents and the Rugby team as that field gets extremely water logged.