Infrastructure projects outlined for 2,500 homes at Thatcham
Masterplanning documents suggest options for education , transport and environment
John Herring
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WHAT would “the single largest development in West Berkshire’s living memory” - 2,500 homes in north east Thatcham - provide for the town?
Masterplanning documents drawn up by David Lock Associates and Stantec outline infrastructure from developing the homes.
The documents are not a planning application and do not represent a final design should the development go ahead.
Education
The report outlines two primary schools, one three-form entry and the other two-form, and an eight-form secondary school.
The documents do not propose the developers pay for the full cost of the secondary school.
Up to 2,500 homes proposed for Thatcham in West Berkshire Council housing plan
Clash over whether development will provide infrastructure town needs
John Herring
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PROPOSALS for Thatcham to grow by 25 per cent are being put forward in what would be the single largest development in West Berkshire in living memory.
West Berkshire Council has recommended north east Thatcham to take up to 2,500 homes in its Local Plan Review 2020-2037, which assesses future housing needs.
Around 170 hectares of land stretching from the top of Floral Way to Colthrop and into Midgham parish has been identified for the development.
The land, split into four separate parcels, is being put forward by a consortium of land owners and developers, including Donnington New Homes, The Wasing Estate, A2Dominion and Ptarmigan Land.