Save Thatcham’s Ancient Woodland from Development!!
18 September 2020
A woodland area off Floral Way in Thatcham is up for sale. Unfortunately it is not just being sold as woodland, there is a possibility the land will be developed to build houses, subject to planning approval.
Whilst planning approval has not yet been granted, even the possibility of losing this ancient woodland to development is awful. So a group of local residents are working together to prevent any development to save the woodland and could do with everyones support.
This much-loved woodland known locally as 'Piggy Woods' must stay open for everyone in the Thatcham community to enjoy. They really are a valued community asset. The woods are home to loads of species of birds and other wildlife, children play there, families walk there, dogs (and cats) go walkies there, hedgehogs thrive there and everyone benefits from having trees in their life.
We can't stand by and let greedy developers steal a precious piece of our community's character from right under our noses.
Help save Piggy Woods from development!!
A petition has been set up to West Berks Council to demand they protect this ancient woodland from development with Local Green Space designation and Article 4 Directions. Please sign and share, share, share ASAP! The quicker everyone acts, the sooner we can put pressure on WBDC to act.
