ADVEARSE is aware of the widespread anger which has been created by the destruction of two large lengths of hedgerow at the sites of the planned entrances to the Foundry Lea development . We understand that there was a mistake made by those carrying out the work.
The developers announced that the preliminary site clearance work would be “….the removal of small sections of the hedge line ..” and comply with the “Hedgerow removal” on the tree retention plan 10042-E-D approved by the Dorset Council Tree Officer.
Instead contractors working for the developers have been responsible for wanton destruction of decades-old mature trees and ancient hedgerows.
We are at a loss as to how this could have occurred when the plans for protecting and retaining these trees and hedgerows were clearly spelt out. The developers claim that they will put this destruction right is laughable. Dorset Council must launch their own investigation and take legal action against the developers to ensure that this transgression does not go unpunished. Also additional monitoring of the developers actions are put in place with these additional costs being paid for by the developers.
The start of the work has brought home to residents the reality of what such a massive development will mean within the Dorset AONB . The developers have set out in their plans to preserve some of the environmental features on the site. But this will by no means cover all the hedges and trees. We hope that residents will continue to monitor the work being carried out to ensure that the developers stick to the conditions of the planning consent.
It seems to me that Colfox was all to willing to forgive the contractors/developers almost apologising on their behalf ?
Interesting to see how they are going to put this right and reinstate the old hedgerow. I wonder what hedgerow nursery they will use to buy the replacements
I understand that many of the large trees planted by wealthy estate owners committed to environment and habitats, are, imported from Belgium.
Certainly I am expecting a large and broad native hedgrow with at least 30 standards to be planted this winter, with no expense spared.
It is clear on the Knighton countryside maintenance FB page, that they do have machinery large enough both to plant large trees, aswell as remove them
Hi Trish
the hedgerows are on Colfox land so it is up to him to force the developers to as you suggest properly address this destruction.
we have not hear anything yet on what is to be done
Given the fact that vistry are committed to “community involvement and ecological enhancement”
I am expecting to hear from them, regardless of the hedge belonging to colfox.
My community and neighbourhood has suffered a destruction of habitat. The lives of every species sustained by that hedgerow has been decimated.
Happy to participate going forward with plans for restoration