Wickersley, Rotherham's Own Natural Greenbelt
Building on our Greenbelt...
FUNDED ENTIRELY BY WICKERSLEY RESIDENTS
Over the next 15 years
Rotherham MBC are proposing to build 12,750 new homes in Rotherham with a staggering three quarters (74%) of those on our precious and previously protected greenbelt.
This despite the fact that RMBC’s own statistics state that there is sufficient brownfield land to accommodate the vast majority of these homes.
Wickersley has been classified as a “principle settlement for growth” area, meaning we will see a large increase in housing, with almost all development on greenbelt. This will have an unavoidable impact on ecology, schools, nurseries, doctors, dentists and the road network.
Proposed sites include land bordering Wickersley woods and other prized areas of green space in and around the village.
What we intend to do
We cannot allow unchecked development on one of our most valuable assets. This wanton destruction of our heritage and environment must be stopped.
We want RMBC to accept a zero-tolerance policy to development on greenbelt. Full stop. No “if’s” no “but’s”.
We have already commissioned a professional environmental survey which confirmed the serious impact that this development will have on Wickersley.
We intend to engage an expert planning consultant to challenge the RMBC’s ill conceived proposal.
How you can help
Sign our petition online at http://epetitions.direct.gov.uk
(search for “Save Rotherham’s Greenbelt”)
Write to Karl Battersby at RMBC to register your opposition. (karl.battersby@rotherham.gov.uk). If you’d prefer to tell him directly telephone: 01709 823825.
Complete your details in the petition form opposite and send to WRONG Campaign, 88 Morthen Road, Wickersley, Rotherham S66 1EG.
Contribute to our fighting fund
Donations can be made into the WRONG account at the Royal Bank of Scotland, Wickersley or Rotherham, or soon via our website paypal account -
www.wickersleygreenbelt.org
NB: Honorary Treasurer, Trevor Foster ACA of Foster and Co, Chartered Accountants, Rotherham.
How else can you contribute - Support and/or volunteer at one of our events publicised online at: www.wickersleygreenbelt.org