An action group representing the concerns of local people about development between Berkeley and Sharpness has been formed. We are concerned about Stroud District Council’s proposals in their Local Plan Review for a ‘growth point’ between Sharpness and Berkeley in a so-called “garden village” of 5,000 houses. The group was formed following locally organised residents’ meetings held in both Sharpness (Dec 2018) and Berkeley (Jan 2019). This website has been set up by local residents to keep the local community informed of local planning and developments.
Respond to the Stroud District Council Consultation
It’s important to submit your views by Wednesday 22nd January 2020. Any responses you have previously provided to Stroud District Council will not be taken into account so please respond as soon as you can!
If you want help with submitting your response please come along to one of the ‘drop-in’ sessions being held by BaSRAG:-
Thursday 16 January – 5:30pm – 7:30pm at Sharpness Village Hall
Saturday 18 January – 10:00am – 12:00pm at Berkeley Community Library
YOUR VIEWS MATTER and you may click here to find some suggestions of issues to consider.
How do I Respond?
You can watch a short video here which will guide you through the process or follow the instructions below.
Instructions
Submit your comments using the ‘Sites Survey’ online form on The Stroud District Council Website. There is a lot of information on this page (!) so please ensure you scroll down until you see the link shown below:
Once in the survey you can comment on each proposed site. For you information:
PS36 New Settlement at Sharpness: “Garden Village” Sharpness to Berkeley and around Wanswell, Newtown and Brookend. Approximately 5,000 houses (Phase 1: 2,400, Phase 2 2,600)
PS35 Land at Focus School, Wanswell. Approximately 70 houses.
PS34 Sharpness Docks: Approximately 300 houses on land north of the docks.
PS33 North West of Berkeley: Approximately 120 houses on land off Station Road next to the roundabout and bypass.
or emailing: local.plan@stroud.gov.uk
or writing to:
Local Plan Review
Planning Strategy Team
Stroud District Council
Ebley Mill
Stroud
GL5 4UB
PLEASE NOTE: It’s even better if you can respond on the SDC website AND write an email. Also you can get everybody in your household to respond – even children as their responses matter even more, as they will be the ones primarily affected by this development.
Who are we?
Following the publication of the Council’s Emerging Strategy in November 2018 a group of concerned residents formed a group to raise awareness within the community of the potential impact of a huge housing development on green fields in the Berkeley and Sharpness area.
Our key aims and objectives are:
- To be the voice of concerned residents of Berkeley and Sharpness with regards to the Local Plan review.
- To ensure a fair process is being followed and local people are made aware of new developments in the Local Plan review process.
- To ensure all the evidence put forward by the council to justify its Local Plan is clear and robust.
What can I do
Your help and support is vital and we would appreciate any support offered by members of the community.
Berkeley and Sharpness Residents Action Group (BaSRAG) 