The Knowle Society - general matters
Use this discussion thread for matters of general interest within the Society, including points arising from the published notes on the regular meetings of the Trustee Directors.
Use this discussion thread for matters of general interest within the Society, including points arising from the published notes on the regular meetings of the Trustee Directors.
March 26th, 2010 at 1:25 pm
I would like to congratulate the Chairman of last nights meeting on the way he handled the proceedings. Everyone had an opportunity to air their views, both for and against, whilst order was maintained and tempers did not get too frayed.
I hope that the views expressed will be conveyed to the planning officers by the Society, and that the Councillors present will reflect on the what was said, when they come to vote on the issue.
John Withers
April 1st, 2010 at 11:22 pm
I agree with Ron as I also attended the meeting. However I came away concerned that, although there was a good attendance given the weather was awful,ignorance or apathy may allow for this proposal to slip through. I certainly will be alerting friends and neighbours of the consequence of the redevelopment proposals meeting with approval.
May 1st, 2010 at 8:29 am
I have just read the Knowle Society response to the Waitrose planning application via the link on the http://www.thesilhillian.co.uk. I would like to thank the society for raising the objections that they have, I feel that this will go some way to reassure the concerned residents that they are being listened to.
May 8th, 2010 at 8:07 pm
Regarding Open Space development at Wychwood Av roundabout
I would support the proposal to look to maximise the value of the Open Spaces within Knowle, and to develop areas appropriately. Regarding the Wychwood roundabout area I would like to express some comments (related to the green space on the Wychwood side of the roundabout). Firstly the land is very boggy, the three trees in the middle seem to have drowned and died last year, therefore development needs to be careful. Secondly, the land should be develped to discourage it becoming a cycle track and footpath. I would like to see it express the rural nature of Knowle with planting of attractive native trees and shrubs to form a dense, attractive copice appearance.This would link with the nearby woodlands, and enhance the tree cover in the village, providing environmental benefits. It would also discourage random dumping on the patch