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There hasn't been much comment on the forum about the latest (alternative) proposals from Arrowcroft for development of the Holy Cross site.
I know the parish council and SENSE support it, since it is better than the initial plan from Gerald Eve and better matches the preferences expressed in the village survey, particularly in respect of huge improvements to the school/academy.
There are some reservations about the thought of a supermarket, but overall I think it will be an improvement for the village, having the area opened up for public access. Now the Chamber of Commerce have come out in favour of the Arrowcroft proposals - here is their statement:
The Chalfont St Peter Chamber of Commerce welcomes the concept proposed by Arrowcroft. This concept is far more sympathetic to the concerns voiced by the residents of Chalfont St Peter when compared with the Gerald Eves plan. With adequate planning and consultation with local businesses, we are hopeful that the additional 100 new homes will translate into increased business for the majority of businesses in the Village. The management of walkways, parking and pedestrian and vehicular access will prove crucial to ensuring a productive and smooth flow of people, cars and resources around and through the site. We are not opposed, in principle, to a new supermarket but we also appreciate that the addition of a supermarket will concern some people about the future of many of our village shops and this is something that must be addressed in terms of the consents, permissions and/or restrictions placed on the supermarket. Clearly further consultation will have to be undertaken in this regard. For example, it is understood that the proposed supermarket will be a ‘food only’ store of a certain size. We understand that the proposed benefits of a new store are that it will help retain, and hopefully increase, the number of local residents shopping in the village. It should also attract new customers from neighbouring villages and towns. These new customers will have a chance to sample the individuality of our independent shops which they may not otherwise be made aware of. However, there is always the risk that the supermarket, particularly as it is to be screened off from Market Place by the existing trees, will deter these increased shoppers from venturing out of the supermarket. On balance, our committee is encouraged by the prospect of this development. We are committed to work closely with the Parish Council and other local groups to ensure that the development retains, as closely as possible, the village feel & ethos. Should you wish to contact the Chamber of Commerce to discuss your views please feel free to contact us on: president@cspchamber.co.uk All the best. Regards Nathan Mincham |
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