WE would like to alert readers that Redrow are currently taking pre-planning advice from planners at West Devon Borough Council (WDBC). Then we expect them to apply for planning permission to build at least 110 further houses on the entire remaining meadows at Tiddy Brook, Whitchurch, with

vehicular access for 200-plus cars onto the already busy and narrow Anderton Lane.

Our main objections are:

WDBC have not designated the land at Tiddy Brook Meadows which is a greenfield site, for development of any kind under the WDBC Core Strategy, and the south and south west of Tavistock Masterplan, both lasting until 2026. In the last seven years 230 new houses were built in Whitchurch. It is already over-developed and we need to retain the village identity. Redrow built a large development here recently and we need to hold on to the remaining green fields to prevent the whole valley being built over. These beautiful meadows are grazed on by sheep and cattle, and have streams, marshy areas, mature trees and support a rich wildlife with many varieties of birds, mammals, amphibians, butterflies and insects, which are enjoyed by all the community as they walk past using the footpath.

The estate roads would access on to roads which are narrow with hazardous junctions and are highly unsuitable for a large number of extra cars to use daily. These roads are already congested at peak times.

The whole area is already a major flood risk area, and the meadows currently serve as a flood plain, mopping up excess water. Concrete, bricks and tarmac cannot do this and will therefore increase the flood risk.

With 750 houses already being built at Callington Road this will fulfil WDBC's housing land supply and the government's current housing targets, so the destruction of particularly attractive meadows in such a large important greenfield area in Whitchurch is completely unnecessary.

If you are opposed to this unwanted and unnecessary development, we invite you to join our contact group by emailing your details to [email protected]">[email protected]

Mrs Alison Wright and Mrs Marysu Godfrey

Whitchurch