Minister approves 1,000-home scheme on ‘Watership Down’ site

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Stuart Andrew follows inspectors recommendation over Bloor Homes’ Sandleford Park scheme in Berkshire despite opposition

The housing minister has approved plans to build more than 1,000 homes on an allocated farmland site in Berkshire with links to the novel Watership Down.

Stuart Andrew followed the advice of planning inspector Lesley Coffey to approve Bloor Homes’ 1,080-home Sandleford Park scheme on appeal, ruling that the scheme was largely in accordance with West Berkshire Council’s development Plan.

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