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The Batch: Determination Deadline Extended Again to Friday 26th July 2024
The Principal Planning Officer has confirmed that the Determination Deadline for outline planning application P23/01330/O at The Batch...

Hanham Green Belt
Jun 18, 20241 min read
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Edmund Cannon visits The Batch, Hanham
We would like to thank Edmund Cannon, Green Party Parliamentary Candidate for NE Somerset & Hanham, for taking the time to meet members...

Hanham Green Belt
May 30, 20241 min read
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Hencliff Wood, Hanham: Why This Ancient Woodland Must Be Protected from Development
Hanham District Green Belt Conservation Society stands firm in its opposition to the proposed development of 140 houses on land known as...

Hanham Green Belt
May 16, 20244 min read
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Jacob Rees-Mogg Opposes Green Belt Development in Hanham
Attempts to vandalise the green belt must be prevented and the views and interests of local residents given precedence

Hanham Green Belt
May 15, 20242 min read
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"Hanham Common Fayre: A Massive Thank You for Making It Shine!"
Yesterday's Hanham Common Fayre was a resounding success! With sunshine aplenty and temperatures in the early 20s, thousands of local...

Hanham Green Belt
May 12, 20241 min read
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You're joking - not another one!: Re-consultation for "The Batch" begins
The famous words of "Brenda from Bristol" could not be more appropriate for what has just happened. With impeccable timing, last Friday...

Hanham Green Belt
Feb 22, 20242 min read
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One week to go to help save Hanham's Green Belt: Objection Letter Ideas
With only one week to go before the New Local Plan Public Consultation closing date on 16th February 2024, we've listed some ideas to...

Hanham Green Belt
Feb 9, 20243 min read
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Key Points from the Chief Planner's Letter for South Gloucestershire Council's New Local Plan
The Hanham District Green Belt Conservation Society is pleased to share insights from the recent letter from Joanna Averley, Chief...

Hanham Green Belt
Jan 25, 20242 min read
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Your chance to discuss South Gloucestershire Council's draft New Local Plan with members of Hanham Abbots Parish Council
The purpose of the meeting is to gather information and opinions that will be used by Hanham Abbots Parish Council to formulate its...

Hanham Green Belt
Jan 23, 20241 min read
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Unveiling the Hidden Dangers: Perriman's Quarry in Hanham, a Cautionary Tale for Developers
In the picturesque village of Hanham Abbots, along Castle Farm Road, lies a forgotten chapter in history - the mysterious cavern and mine...

Hanham Green Belt
Jan 20, 20242 min read
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Add a little MAGIC to your New Local Plan Objection
If you're looking for inspiration for your letter of objection, DEFRA Magic maps might be the answer. Using the maps can help you to...

Hanham Green Belt
Jan 14, 20244 min read
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Hencliff Wood, Hanham - Biodiverse Ancient Woodland
Here is a collection of videos showcasing the wildlife that lives on the edge of Hencliff Wood in Hanham. Please don't let developers...

Hanham Green Belt
Jan 10, 20241 min read
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Hanham's Heritage At Risk: Protecting Our Past in the Face of Development
Hanham District Green Belt Conservation Society (HDGBCS) sounds the alarm for our beloved heritage. South Gloucestershire Council's...

Hanham Green Belt
Jan 4, 20242 min read
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Why Bickley Wood Needs Your Support: Protecting Green Belt Gems from Unsustainable Development
Imagine a haven for rare wildflowers and ancient trees, nestled against the River Avon. This is Bickley Wood, a Site of Special...

Hanham Green Belt
Jan 2, 20242 min read
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Hanham Green Belt Under Threat: Act Now to Protect Our Beloved Spaces!
Our cherished Green Belt is in danger. South Gloucestershire Council's proposed "emerging preferred strategy" for its new local plan...

Hanham Green Belt
Dec 30, 20232 min read
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Preserving the Heart of Nature: A Plea Against Development in Green Infrastructure Corridor F
In the lush embrace of South Gloucestershire, a hidden gem thrives – Green Infrastructure Corridor F, a vital thread in the intricate...

Hanham Green Belt
Dec 18, 20232 min read
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Protecting Our Green Belt: A Call to Action
The Hanham District Green Belt Conservation Society (HDGCS) is deeply concerned about South Gloucestershire Council's (SGC) draft New...

Hanham Green Belt
Dec 16, 20232 min read
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Further Extension of Determination Date for the proposed development of "The Batch" in Hanham
SGC Principal Planning Officer, Lee Burman, has confirmed that the determination date for outline planning application P23/01330/O has...

Hanham Green Belt
Dec 12, 20232 min read
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Society members decorate Christmas tree at Hanham Methodist Church
Members of Hanham District Green Belt Conservation Society were proud to decorate one of a dozen trees at Hanham Methodist Church during...

Hanham Green Belt
Dec 3, 20231 min read
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The threshold remains high for councils planning to sacrifice Green Belt land for development
The threshold for a council in England to propose housing development on Green Belt land is very high. The National Planning Policy...

Hanham Green Belt
Nov 28, 20232 min read
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