Friends of Frank's Field - Opposing housing development behind Middle Road
The small field attached to number 166 Middle Road, Sholing is greatly valued by local residents as an attractive green space. It is also a valuable haven for wildlife.
Building houses on the land would increase traffic congestion, disrupt the wildlife corridor that links into the Miller’s Pond Local Nature Reserve and possibly obstruct drainage on the steep ground.
I oppose the building of any permanent structures on the site.
**UPDATE**
I would like to make it very clear that we are not petitioning against Frank's family. We have no quarrel with them personally. If you are a member of the family I would be very grateful if you can please make contact with me.
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I think it's very important that as Southampton grows as a city it keeps it's green spaces alive. Having a place for nature within our urban settlements is what makes Southampton a place to live in rather than a place in which to exist.
We have already opposed building on this green corrider behind properties 146-150 Middle Road and our opposition has been upheld by the D.O.E. Inspector. Our objections to this development remain the same.
This green space is of huge importance to us residents, and the wildlife that inhabit this corridor. The land is on a water course and not suitable for homes. As a parent of a child walking to the local school each day, the traffic and road safety is of major concern, together with the affect on our property value.
this is the second atempt to build house on this stretch of green land the first was rejected on appeal due the increase in traffic and also the fact that some of the bird life using the area are protected this another atempt to get round the ogrinal decision and shoud be rejected by the council
I fully support this ipetition, the land in question is home to much wildlife including a family of deer that can often be seen passing through in the early morning. Also the level of traffic on South East Rd during the school run/rush hour is already unacceptable without the added complication of a new development.
I knew Twinks very well I used to ride her chesnut pony Girly and Misty the big grey Cob. To see this land sold to have properties built on it would be criminal. I spent all my spare time there with Twinks and the horses and had the geese chase me more times than I can remember.. I have only just seen this petition but does anyone please have an update as to what is happening with the land where the horse used be kept please
Hello everyone. I recently approached the agents with a view to buying this house, it seemed a very unique property and I've always enjoyed open space. However after talking to the agents the 'family' have decided to cut the garden off at the second gate and keep 80% of the plot. I was told they plan to resubmit for 3 dwellings, obviously they will keep going until something goes their way. From my point of view the plot left with the property is in fact smaller than the gardens next to it, even worse was the fact they're asking £310,000 for a property they themselves paid £275,000 for with the land. Anyway good luck :)
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Friends of Frank's Field - Opposing housing development behind Middle Road
The small field attached to number 166 Middle Road, Sholing is greatly valued by local residents as an attractive green space. It is also a valuable haven for wildlife.
Building houses on the land would increase traffic congestion, disrupt the wildlife corridor that links into the Miller’s Pond Local Nature Reserve and possibly obstruct drainage on the steep ground.
I oppose the building of any permanent structures on the site.
**UPDATE**
I would like to make it very clear that we are not petitioning against Frank's family. We have no quarrel with them personally. If you are a member of the family I would be very grateful if you can please make contact with me.
50 Comments
To build on this land will be ridiculous, that whole strip of area both sides of the road are beautiful to walk down. Will our future generations have no natural green areas to enjoy?? I remember moving to the area 16yrs ago and walking past to watch the sheep grazing and chat about plants.
I think it's very important that as Southampton grows as a city it keeps it's green spaces alive. Having a place for nature within our urban settlements is what makes Southampton a place to live in rather than a place in which to exist.
We have already opposed building on this green corrider behind properties 146-150 Middle Road and our opposition has been upheld by the D.O.E. Inspector. Our objections to this development remain the same.
This green space is of huge importance to us residents, and the wildlife that inhabit this corridor. The land is on a water course and not suitable for homes. As a parent of a child walking to the local school each day, the traffic and road safety is of major concern, together with the affect on our property value.
this is the second atempt to build house on this stretch of green land the first was rejected on appeal due the increase in traffic and also the fact that some of the bird life using the area are protected this another atempt to get round the ogrinal decision and shoud be rejected by the council
I fully support this ipetition, the land in question is home to much wildlife including a family of deer that can often be seen passing through in the early morning. Also the level of traffic on South East Rd during the school run/rush hour is already unacceptable without the added complication of a new development.
I knew Twinks very well I used to ride her chesnut pony Girly and Misty the big grey Cob. To see this land sold to have properties built on it would be criminal. I spent all my spare time there with Twinks and the horses and had the geese chase me more times than I can remember.. I have only just seen this petition but does anyone please have an update as to what is happening with the land where the horse used be kept please
Hello everyone. I recently approached the agents with a view to buying this house, it seemed a very unique property and I've always enjoyed open space. However after talking to the agents the 'family' have decided to cut the garden off at the second gate and keep 80% of the plot. I was told they plan to resubmit for 3 dwellings, obviously they will keep going until something goes their way. From my point of view the plot left with the property is in fact smaller than the gardens next to it, even worse was the fact they're asking £310,000 for a property they themselves paid £275,000 for with the land. Anyway good luck :)
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To build on this land will be ridiculous, that whole strip of area both sides of the road are beautiful to walk down. Will our future generations have no natural green areas to enjoy?? I remember moving to the area 16yrs ago and walking past to watch the sheep grazing and chat about plants.