Land at Junction 12

Description:

This site is bounded by Hoad Way, the eastern end of the High Street, the M4 and the Theale bypass. The area that could be developed on this site is limited by access to the M4 junction 12 and a pylon crossing the site as well as the site’s risk from flooding. The Council has assessed a smaller part of the site as having potential for about 50 dwellings. This part is in the corner formed by the eastern end of the High Street and Hoad Way. The scheme would include a mix of dwelling sizes and types, including affordable housing. Access could be obtained from the High Street. Some development could front the eastern end of the High Street.

Concerns about this Site:

• Affected by traffic noise from M4 motorway and the elevated part of the Theale bypass
• Development would reduce the gap between Theale and Calcot, reducing the individual character of Theale
• Land regularly floods and is in Flood Zone 2
• Affected by pylon and overhead power lines, giving rise to health concerns and potential problems with interference to radio and electronic equipment
• Development would negatively affect the setting of Theale as seen from the M4 motorway and from the elevated Theale bypass and Junction 12
• Housing would surround businesses, some of which are not compatible with housing.

Please also see general concerns about extra housing in Theale.

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