The following newsletter was delivered to concerned residents on 12. February 2006

Cefn Coed Planning development (Cook’s Land)

We had numerous concerns about the planned housing estate on the Cefn Coed site between Malpas Road and Chadwick Close. The site has had Planning permission since the 1960s but access to the site has held up development in recent years. The original owner Mr Cook sold the land recently to a local development company who are behind the current plans to build a range of house styles on the plot.

The density has changed several times but the current plan is for 24 houses and flats. Some residents were concerned that the plans for 3 storey “Town House style” buildings would be out of character with the site. The Malpas Three attended the Planning Committee and persuaded them to make a site visit. The developers attended and gave assurances to the residents about a number of concerns such as security and the protection of trees and other environmental issues.
The amended plans were subsequently accepted and building will go ahead in the very near future.
As always we intend to monitor the development especially in regard to protected trees (TPOs). We have insisted that our Tree Specialist be on site when the foundations are installed to ensure that there is no damage to roots.

We are grateful to the residents in the vicinity who have played a very active role in this matter. They will also continue to monitor the development and ensure that any problems are identified to us early in the process.