Bryants Field Development News

Last year a planning application by Taylor Wimpey to build 180 houses on Bryant’s Field (adjoining the school) was rejected by South Gloucestershire planners (see below). As yet there has been no appeal against this decision or a revised application submitted.

Large fence

However, in the last week of January 2011 you may have noticed the erection of a large fence around the site, which has blocked a well used footpath from Rodway Common to Pomphrey playing fields and Emersons Green.

Although not designated as a right of way, the path has been in common use for many years, and provides a safe, traffic free route to Pomphrey Hill and Emersons Green, instead of using narrow pavements through the village. It also allowed direct cycle access to the side entrance of the school, without the need for students to cross the staff car park at busy times of day.

Damage and grafitti

To get proper designation for the foot path we need parents or grandparents who have used this path over the years to contact us, or the council, to establish for how long and how heavily this route has been in use. The more people who can come forward the better.

The erection of this fence has antagonised local residents and caused a number of incidents involving damage and graffiti to the fence. It would be very helpful to have the situation legally resolved as soon as possible.

Contact the Council

We have copies of the relevant forms at the main reception desk, or alternatively you can contact the council in any of the ways listed below:

By post:

Public Rights of Way
South Gloucestershire Council
Castle Street
Thornbury
PO Box 2081
South Gloucestershire
BS35 9BP

 

By Telephone: 01454 863646

By E-mail: rightsofway@southglos.gov.uk