Fundraiser launched against the proposed development of up to 1,100 houses in Northamptonshire village
A fundraiser by those objecting to three separate housing developments on the edge of Earls Barton has been launched, alongside a website aimed at helping people object to the proposals.
A development of up to 250 homes from developer William Davis, as well as a further 250 on the adjoining piece of land next to Northampton Road, Earls Barton from Richborough Estates were put to local residents earlier this year. Since then, 600 more on a portion of land south of Dowthorpe Hill have been put to residents, with leaflets being put through doors in November.
Objections flooded in on all counts, with each development being criticised for putting added pressure on local services such as doctors and schools, as well as a potential increase in parking and the loss of green space on the village’s borders.
Now, a fundraiser and website directing people towards objecting to each of the three proposals have been launched.
The fundraiser reads: “The community of Earls Barton is coming together to protect the character and future of our village. With three major developments currently proposed, we are determined to ensure our village remains a place where community, heritage and quality of life are valued.
"Together, we can make our voices heard. Together, we can protect our village.”
The GoFundMe page has currently raised £750 to be spent on covering printing and distribution costs for flyers which have been posted throughout the village, on lamp-posts and in shop windows.
The William Davis development, which was submitted to North Northants Council’s planning team on November 7 and validated on November 21, is made up of approximately 15.18 hectares (37.5 acres), with Richborough Estates’ development taking up 18-acres of land off Northampton Road directly to the west of the William Davis proposal. Redrow’s development of up to 600 houses will sit to the north of the A45 and south of Dowthorpe Hill.
The fundraiser can be found online here and the website can be found at https://www.earlsbartoncommunity.co.uk/.
There are also a handful of drop-in sessions at the Earls Barton Parish Hall on Wednesday, December 17 from 2pm until 7pm, Friday, December 19 from 10am until 1.30pm, and Saturday, December 20 from 10am until 1pm.