Estate Boundaries

Maintenance Charged Boundaries

 

Highlighted in Brown are the WEST INFORMAL  Open GREEN SPACES, TOP right NORTH Open Green Space part of SINC

Open Spaces Update: What’s Going On?

What’s Being Handed Over?

The Parish Council is set to take on two areas: the SINC (a nature area north of the development) and the public open space (southwest of the development).

Current Issues with the SINC

 

The SINC North area has fly-tipping and the South and West dumped construction materials buried  that Crest still needs to clear. There’s a photo album below showing the situation. If you have more photos, please share them through the contact form on the About page.

https://www.hants.gov.uk/landplanningandenvironment/environment/biodiversity/informationcentre/sincs

Concerns from Residents

Residents should be  worried about two main issues:

  1. Adoption Risks: If the council refuses to adopt the southwest open space, the management company (AWMco) will need to maintain it as per the planning agreement.
  2. Safety and Approval of Green Space: There hasn’t been a clear process to confirm the eastern green space is safe and suitable for public use, especially with waste and debris still present. Since the east and southwest spaces are similar in build and condition, the council’s decision could affect both areas, but can we be sure our managed section is at an acceptable condition?
  3. incidents. A resident has been injured by waste items when walking their dog, including their dog. The WCC planning review dept are asking me for details of such incidents. Are there any you wish to report ?

Nature Recovery Plan for the SINC

Once the SINC is cleared, the Hampshire & IoW Wildlife Trust has recommended a nature recovery plan. This includes closing the area to the public for a few years to let it recover properly.

 

Public Open Space Cleanup

The designated open space needs more work. Crest has used a machine to rake the area, but it hasn’t removed embedded junk like stones, plastic, and other debris, especially on the southwest side. A thorough manual cleanup is still required.

What’s Next?

If Crest completes these tasks, the Parish Council is willing to take over the designated open spaces. However, this process will take time—potentially years.

Comparisons with Other Developments

In Bishop’s Waltham, other developers have handed over land in much better condition. These developers worked responsibly with the Parish Council, unlike Crest. Delays typically happen because solicitors on both sides have to sort out legalities. The Parish Council ensures the space is properly designated as open space and secures initial funds for maintenance. Some developers, however, try to hold onto land for potential future housing projects.

Landscaping and Planting Species location and type.

Conveyancing Map of the Estate.

Please provide any feedback or corrections.

1) Light Blue Shaded Homes: Shared Freeholders.

2) Dark Blue Shaded Homes: Houses/Apartments - Tenants.

3) Unshaded Homes: Freeholders.

4) Red Outlined Areas: Property Boundaries.

Maintenance Fee Zones

5) Purple Shaded Areas: Wastewater Pump - Maintenance Cost: AWMco.

6) Green Hatched Areas: North-East and South-West Meadows, including leveling ponds and trees. Maintenance Costs: NCO → Council? (Open questions remain regarding responsibility after council adoption as a nature park. See later notes for clarity.)

7) Bright Green Areas: Green spaces, bins, seating, trees, plants near houses, hedgerows, and the south meadow edge, including the exit footpath. Maintenance Cost: AWMco.

8) Beige Shaded Areas: Paths, roads, and underlying utilities. Maintenance Cost: AWMco.

9) Black Arrows: Street Lighting Posts - Maintenance Cost: AWMco.

10) Bright Green Arrows: Water Slope Flow Direction - Maintenance Cost: AWMco.

11) Miscellaneous Dark Road and Path Hashes (e.g., circles, rectangles): Manholes, drains, pipes. Maintenance Cost: AWMco.

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Map Highlighting the Estate Area at Handover (September 2024) - The Invoicing Zone

Key FEE Charges Information:

The Black Boundary:

This defines the area for which fees should only be applied in 2025

until:

CREST upgrades the green meadows to Council-Approved Adoptable Standards

as per the required Planning Regulations.

Bins Are Excluded from Maintenance Fees Within This Boundary!

Efforts Are Underway to Have the Bins Removed from the Estate Entirely

as they are primarily intended for public use.

 

EMAIL Extract dated 16th Oct 2024

Please could you supply a copy of the plan of the areas being handed over, with dates of hand over, if known.

SPAMco reply: Please see ... photo, the area outlined in black has been handed over to residents for maintenance fees from 1st of September... (2024)