More development in Shrivenham – consultation

Published on February 17, 2018

Consultation on 515 new homes

Housing development in Shrivenham continues: 515 new homes, a primary school and a retail space are planned for the land East of the Highworth Rd in Shrivenham. The plans also include a new junction on the A420 where currently the bridge crosses the road.

Legal & General Homes are holding a consultation on the development at the Memorial Hall in Shrivenham on Tuesday 20 February from 3:00 to 7:00 pm – their invitation is attached.

This development poses many questions such as the scale of expansion in Shrivenham, the impact on traffic and especially rat-running through our village, the increased pressure on services such as the surgery in Shrivenham and the impact on the High Street.

Please try to attend the consultation if you can and make sure your views are heard.

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