RESIDENTS in Finchampstead have the chance to shape the future development of the Gorse Ride estate.
Plans for phase two of the multi-million-pound regeneration will be on display at St Mary’s and St John’s Parish Centre.
Locals will be able to view them and talk with members of the project team at two drop-in sessions. The first takes place this Saturday, February 9 (10am-1.30pm) and the second on Friday, February 15 (3pm-7.30pm).
Wokingham Borough Council plans to replace the outdated homes on the estate and the first phase at the former Cockayne Court Care Home and surrounding properties has already started.
The next stage includes Firs Close, Dart Close, Orbit Close, Billing Avenue and parts of Whittle Close and Gorse Ride South.
Cllr Parry Batth, executive member for adult social care, health and well-being said: “This is your chance to really shape them to make sure we’re on the right track. We’ll then update them and come back with them again in April to see if there are any minor amends needed before they’re submitted as a planning application.”
The regeneration overall is expected to create some 80 additional new homes on the housing register – a mix of one- and two-bedroom bungalows and apartments, and two to five bedroom houses. Space for these extra homes will be found by removing unsightly and under-used garages and alleys, while retaining most of the mature trees.
For more information about the drop-ins email: [email protected] or call: (0118) 974 6587.