Mrs G E Smith, Churchdown
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When the green belt was implemented in 1948 it was to protect the needs of that time. Those needs have changed dramatically, but the green belt has not, Of recent times large amounts of housing have been built,or are planned to be built, on valuable farmland, whilst very little housing has been allowed within the community, where it is needed
Within the community there is an excellent infrastructure of schools ,modern GP Surgery, Dentist, good shops, a bus service, cycle lanes, footpaths and good road links.
Every age group is represented, but many Seniors who wish and need to stay within the community, have limited options for downsizing, which would be beneficial for them , BUT also for those families who wish to upsize.
With intelligent tweeking of the Green Belt housing for these Seniors could be provided, for the benefit of the whole Community, without any extra provision of infrastructure, other than an improved bus service on Parton Road.