Swindon Link Article - "Reversal of the [Tadpole Farm] decision is unlikely"

Please see the on-line article from the Swindon Link magazine:

http://www.swindonlink.com/news/north-expansion-at-tadpole-farm-approved-2013-start-a-possibility

"The permission to proceed is subject to further negotiations and agreement between Crest, planning officers and local councillors on Section 106 contributions. However, with Crest holding the appeal gun to Swindon Council's head, the probability of any reversal of the decision is unlikely."

Tadpole Farm plans not ready for consideration say residents

Please find a link to the above Swindon Link Magazine article -

      http://www.swindonlink.com/news/tadpole-farm-plans-just-not-ready-for-consideration

Reminder - the Tadpole Farm Planning Application will be considered by the Swindon Borough Council Planning Committee on Tuesday, 12^th June 2012, 6pm at the Civic Offices, Euclid Street, Swindon SN1 2JH.

If you want to make your views known about the Tadpole Farm application, then come along. If you want to speak at the meeting, please call the committee clerk on 01793 463605 by 12 noon on Monday 11^th June.

Reports from ORA's Public Meeting on 6th April 2011

Swindon Link has reported on our public meeting here

Reports on reactions to Tadpole Farm consultations

Swindon Link has a report here and Haydon End Community Site also has some thoughts here.

North Swindon once again shortchanged?

Swindon Link magazine has an article here concerning the whereabouts of over £10 million of developers' money that was supposed to be earmarked for North Swindon.

It certainly makes the £700,000 obtained by Abbey Meads Councillors pale in comparison.  Once again, is this a direct result of North Swindon being under-represented on Swindon Borough Council?

LATEST NEWS - CALA LEGAL CASE COULD HELP TADPOLE FARM?

Cala Homes Legal Challenge Fails - Implications for West Swindon/Tadpole Farm

The ORA has received information that the soon-to-be-but-not-yet-overturned RSS (Regional Spacial Strategy) that demands a minimum number of houses be built in Swindon has been dealt a serious blow.  Maybe developers who cite these RSS numbers as justification for building swathes of new houses will have to review their stances?

North Swindon to get £700,000 for community projects

Swindon Link has an article here on a significant 'pot' of funds secured by our Ward Councillors and local MP to benefit the communities in North Swindon.

Watch out for leaflets delivered around the local area to gather ideas as to how this money could be used to benefit the community.

Extra secondary school places in North Swindon considered

Swindon Link have a story concerning school places in North Swindon here.

Swindon Link details Oakhurst opposition to Tadpole Farm development

Swindon Link has reported on Oakhurst Residents' concerns about the Tadpole Farm development here.

Swindon Link expands on Tadpole Farm plans

Swindon Link has published further information on the Tadpole Farm development and publicised our 11th Jan meeting here.