Fighting the NEW TOWN threat to WISLEY - Public Meeting 1st June 2017

The continuation of the planning battle which affects Ockham, Ripley, Wisley, Cobham, Clandon, Send, and the Horsleys continues with a four week public enquiry in September 2017.

The Wisley Action Group (WAG) have arranged a public meeting at the Ripley Village Hall on Thursday 1st June 2017 at 7:30pm.

Wisley prepares to fight plans for 2,000 houses in a 4 week public enquiry

Following a unanimous rejection by Guildford Borough Council last year, plans by a Cayman Island-based company to build over 2,000 houses on green belt land at ‘Three Farms Meadows’, the former Wisley airfield, will be the subject of a planning appeal later this year in September.

The Wisley Action Group [WAG] is fighting back. It will be represented throughout the four week public enquiry by one of Britain’s leading QCs who will present the compelling case for rejection of this devastating proposal for north east Guildford. We urge you to support WAG’s fight to protect our precious countryside.

WAG’s QC has described the plans as the wrong project in the wrong place, citing 14 planning reasons why it should be refused. The view was supported by Guildford’s planning officers’ report which said that the scheme represented inappropriate development in the green belt with a “clear and substantial impact on its openness” and failed to provide an “appropriate provision of affordable housing”.

Heritage Day 2017 Volunteers

Cobham Heritage Day will be taking place this year on Saturday 9th September 2017. As always, the trust relies on volunteers to help the day go smoothly and to be involved with the preparation for the great day.

The purpose of Heritage Day is to provide a community event for the Cobham community with the support and involvement of the local community using local volunteers showcasing Cobham Heritage to the community and to visitors.

We need about 100 volunteers each year and this year we have introduced a new system where you can register and find out which volunteering oportunities are on offer. Even if you only have a couple of hours before or on the day, your contribution of time can make the day a success.

To find out more just click on the Heritage Day Volunteer button below and you will be taken to the Volunteering Opportunities website. Click on the "Fill in an application" button, enter a username and your email address and click the "Save and Continue" button. If you have already registered, just enter your username and password to enter the system and choose the volunteer opportunities you would like to be a part of. The earlier you volunteer, the greater selection of volunteer opportunities will be available.

Cobham Village Sign Unveiled - 5th May 2017

The Cobham Conservation and Heritage Trust completed another local project on Friday 5th May 2017, when the Cobham Village sign was unveiled by the Worshipful The Mayor of the Borough of Elmbridge, Councillor Mrs Tannia Shipley. The sign was commisioned by the Trust and made by Black Forge Art of Wittersham, Kent.

Wisley New Town Open Meeting

The Wisley developers have registered an appeal against the refusal by Guildford Borough Council for 2068 homes at Three Farms Meadows.

Wisley Action Group and Ockham Parish Council have been granted Rule 6 status which allows them to cross-examine the applicant’s submissions. The appeal is scheduled to take place in September 2017 in Guildford and is likely to last for almost three weeks.

The Wisley Action Group is holding an Open Meeting on Wednesday 12th April 2017 at 7:30pm at the East Horsley Village Hall, Kingston Avenue, East Horsley KT24 6QT. This is your opportunity to find out more and how you could help with the campaign to stop this New Town destroying our Green Belt.