In response to the decision by a Planning Inspector gave New Vision Homes & Woking Borough Council permission to build a three storey block of flats on the site of the old library our local Councillors said that they had been against the plans but added that there is a silver lining to the decision because the flats will add to Woking’s stock of social housing.  Similar words were used by Woking Borough Council when they signed over Brookwood Farm to Cala Homes. What our Councillors failed to comment on was the fact that although Woking’s own Planning Committee rejected the plans for the old library site on the grounds that is was yet again a piece of overdevelopment for the centre of Knaphill Council leaders agreed with New Vision Homes to appeal the decision reached locally.

The KRA are not arguing against the development of this site but do not believe the plans produced by New Vision Homes is the best use of this land.

The village sign that stood on the High Street outside the old library has required a new coat of paint for some time. Thanks to a generous donation from Tesco’s in Knaphill the KRA can have the sign repainted. Having received permission from Woking Borough Council the sign was taken down this morning, thanks to John and Paul, and is off to be painted.

A number of residents have contacted KRA asking about tree felling in the Park close to Percheron Drive and The Mount. According to Woking’s Tree Officer Serco manage the Park on behalf of the Council and a number of multi stemmed Beech trees have been felled as a matter of urgency due to significant decay having been discovered on the trees. Other felling has been carried out to open up the Park and make it more accessible. The tress are in a Tree Protection Area (TPO) and therefore Serco has to consult the Council’s Arboricultural Officer before felling any tree.