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Reassurances that any final plan takes into account the exiting Tangmere Conservation area planning rules regarding ability to change / destroy mature trees, put in additional hard landscaping and change use of the designated area.
In addition, ensure that proper plans are in place for the maintenance of this land which has up to now been undertaken by the Saxon Meadow Tangmere Ltd residents.
Acknowledgement that further biodiversity field study is undertaken to establish the extent and location of newts from the flowing steams daring the fields.
As a resident I have discovered at least one.
Prevent the steams in the fields being culverted thus denying wildlife habitat for a variety of species.

In spite of the the commitment to produce SuDS the plan also says development will be directed towards areas of lowest flood risk.
Sadly this plan has failed to identify existing areas of annual flooding in Church Lane, and the adjacent field.
There is also a lack of recognition in the plan to maintain the historic pond adjacent to St Andrew’s Church and the mature trees leading up to Saxon Meadow housing. These according to the plan will interfere with the proposed cycle path.
There is also no recognition of the Tangmere Conservation status attached to this corridor.

WGPC supports this statement.