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I have lived in Tilehurst for over 70 years and my and I often enjoy walking down Pincents Hill, over the M4 footbridge into Theale for lunch in The Bull and then catch the No.1 Black bus to City Road and home. This lovely country walk would be ruined by 138 homes planted there with no doubt the lane widened to deal with two way traffic. The lives of the residents of the lovely old cottages in the lane would also be ruined, wildlife decimated, already heavy traffic with even more pollution increased with probable queues on the slipway both East and West from the nearby M4 junction. Also nothing mentioned about utilities like a doctors surgery, medical hub, school(s) etc, plus Little Heath Road and City Road becoming rat runs. No to development now and never.
Michael supported: Oppose the inclusion of Land at Pincents Hill, Tilehurst in the Local Plan ReviewMy husband and I love this little oasis of wild beauty on our doorstep. When one, or both, of us are struggling with stress and mental health, we'll nip out for a walk among the tall grass, deer and butterflies. It's a breath of fresh air for us and many others in Calcot/Tilehurst, and a home to so much wildlife. We also agree with all the points raised in this petition about it not being a viable site for development due to local infrastructure, etc. Keep Pincents Hill wild!
Sarah supported: Oppose the inclusion of Land at Pincents Hill, Tilehurst in the Local Plan ReviewThere has been no increase in the infrastructure of Theale for the huge housing estates already being built in Theale, it takes a month to even obtain a doctors appointment at the monent, I'm not sure what will happen with the current houses being built let alone any more.
Heather supported: Oppose the inclusion of Land at Pincents Hill, Tilehurst in the Local Plan ReviewThis land is not suitable for 138 houses, plans to build on Pincents have been rejected so many times and the number of homes reduced it makes no difference how many the infrastructure is not suitable for more cars.
The congestion around Ikea, Sainsbury’s and the motorway junction is out of control at the best of times.
This also affects the wildlife on the hill of which there is plenty.
This is not the appropriate area to build on so close to where houses have already been built on the other side of the A4 at the junction.
Sharon supported: Oppose the inclusion of Land at Pincents Hill, Tilehurst in the Local Plan ReviewPincents Hill is home to very many species of fauna & flora - it’s their home! It also has many trees with TPO’s on the proposed site, & it is a much valued local green space. Planning applications for Pincents Hill have consistently been rejected by WBC, for very valid reasons, all those reasons are still there. A change in policy by the Labour government doesn’t make those valid reasons for refusal disappear!
Karen supported: Oppose the inclusion of Land at Pincents Hill, Tilehurst in the Local Plan ReviewGiving nature a helping hand has never been more important, of course we need to retain this wildflower border, it’s doing vital work supporting pollinators which we all benefit from!
Helen supported: Save our WildflowersA very informative conversation I had this morning highlighted something about this wildflower verge that I was previously unaware of. The team who worked so hard to establish the wildflower verge also involved some local children in the seed sowing aspect of the project. Each child had an allocated strip within which they scattered their seeds. A parent of one of these children commented to me today that her child frequently asks where her flowers have gone as she knows exactly where her seed strip is.
For me, it's not just about the biodiversity, or increasing pollinators for the benefit of food production. It's about teaching our children to respect and work with nature. It's about giving them the opportunity to learn about nature by witnessing it first hand, not reading about it in books or online. It's about us taking 5 minutes a day to focus on the beauty of the flower or watch how the insects move between and feed from the flowers. That precious 5 minutes of focusing on such a simple but beautiful thing, means being in the present moment, forgetting temporarily about the other things we need/must do. Regular practise of just being in the moment helps to quieten the "monkey mind" and is of great benefit to our mental health.
Teresa supported: Save our WildflowersSupport for the Wildflower Area Adjacent to Fenwick Park
I want to express my full support for the wildflower area next to Fenwick Park. This simple initiative brings invaluable benefits to our community — fostering biodiversity, enhancing natural beauty, and offering a space that can be enjoyed by people of all ages.
It’s a joy to see bees, butterflies, and other pollinators thriving in this environment, and the colourful display is a delight for anyone walking by — with the exception, it seems, of one individual who objects. I believe the clear ecological and aesthetic benefits of this project should not be overshadowed by a single dissenting voice.
Before this area was transformed, it was nothing more than an overgrown patch dominated by weeds and nettles. The change has been a clear improvement, both environmentally and visually.
In my opinion, the council should stand by this positive project and not allow an individual objection undermine a space that brings so much value to the wider community.
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