Comments on: Chapman’s Farm – Latest

By: Editor UCRA

Editor UCRA — Wed, 22 Aug 2018 17:08:24 +0000

In reply to Julie. I don't think it is, although the police undertake speed checks along Hall Lane at random times as it is prone to speeding.

By: Julie

Julie — Wed, 22 Aug 2018 16:45:07 +0000

I have heard that the have been recording the flow of traffic along Hall Lane, is this connected to the pending planning application? As I strongly believe that it is.

If so the time that this information was recorded will give a false reading as it took place the first two weeks of August- Holiday time and no schools/ colleges open surely the results will be inaccurate?

By: Julie

Julie — Mon, 11 Dec 2017 15:18:16 +0000

Just wanted to put ONE of my concerns out there!! .

By: Editor UCRA

Editor UCRA — Sun, 10 Dec 2017 15:46:13 +0000

In reply to Julie. As no planning application has been received, this scenario would not really be on the radar. When an application is lodged, then that will be the time to raise this point.

By: Julie

Julie — Sun, 10 Dec 2017 15:32:38 +0000

I am really concerned that IF planning is approved and the stables are demolished which I hope will not happen!!! Please everyone help us fight this Then these buildings are FULL old asbestos and this would potentially blow all over Upminster and the surrounding area. Has this been considered???

By: Yvette

Yvette — Sat, 25 Nov 2017 15:22:48 +0000

So, so, sad that Chapmans Farm will be demolished for houses. I spent many years of my life growing up at this place with my horse. The memories that we have are ingrained in this place. Very sad news…

By: John Lewis

John Lewis — Wed, 15 Nov 2017 07:59:32 +0000

In reply to Barry Scrippins.

7 houses… it would be the thin edge of the wedge. The farm land without the farm yard would become difficult to use, eventually falling into dereliction, then some developer comes along and puts in a planning application for a small estate. The farm land as well as the yard is currently owned by Cambridge University, they have been trying to off load that site for many years, a golf course, supermarket and petrol station have been but a few of the previous schemes. The University knows if the planning on the yard goes through the value of the farm land will go up as potential building land.
This is not just about 7 houses it would lead to a dramatic alteration of the landscape and immediate environment.
It should be opposed.

By: Shirley Ward

Shirley Ward — Wed, 15 Nov 2017 06:59:31 +0000

we need to keep hold of our green belt or Upminster will become a concrete jungle. We need green space to breathe

please fight this application we need to keep Upminster from becoming an inner city jungle

traffic will cause problems turning into Hall Lane. Its bad enough Old Windmill Hall site has gone, I hope the New WIndmill Hall site is safe.

We need to protect this green belt for future generations

By: Julie

Julie — Mon, 13 Nov 2017 17:11:57 +0000

This can’t go ahead. I have my horse at this stable, we are all truely devastated by this news. I have seen the old and young cry, as this is their second home. It keeps our children off of the streets and gives them something to work towards. Many of the children are studying equestrian as part of their GCSE’s and work and support each other. The older horse owners are going to struggle to look after horses outside of the area. Why Chapman’s farm? This farm and stables is part of Upminster!! Please try to help us..

By: tony

tony — Mon, 13 Nov 2017 09:47:55 +0000

Granting planning permission on “Green Belt” land would be a bad precedent in general and in particular for this area. Who owns the surrounding fields? Trinity College Cambridge? This could lead to further development and increased road congestion, pollution in Upminster and the surrounding area. Only 7 house could be just the start, and the rational for this development to make money for Trinity College Cambridge and the developer, is this a justifiable reason to lose a part of our “Green Belt”?