Chiltern Rangers seeks support for High Wycombe community hub

Summarised from Bucks Free Press's report · Updated 10 Oct, 06:19 · Archive

Chiltern Rangers has submitted planning applications for a new headquarters and community hub in High Wycombe.

Chiltern Rangers, a Community Interest Company, has submitted a planning application to Buckinghamshire Council for The Barns, a new proposed headquarters and community hub in High Wycombe. The development would be located three miles from the organisation's current site and would include a community space, workshop, storage for vehicles and equipment, and office space that could be leased to local businesses.

The conservation organisation manages 12 nature reserves across Buckinghamshire on behalf of the council and provides habitat management across the county. Managing Director John Shaw said the group has outgrown its current depot and is forced to decline requests from volunteer groups wanting to work with them. He stated that the new facility would allow major expansion of their operational capabilities and enable support for more young people and volunteers.

High Wycombe residents are invited to comment on the planning application, with the consultation deadline set for 30 October. Chiltern Rangers has already received backing from local businesses, schools and the university in Buckinghamshire.

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• Support sought for Chiltern Rangers’ ambitious new community hubSupport is being sought for Chiltern Rangers' new community hub in High Wycombe, with residents invited to comment on plans before the deadline.Bucks Free Press · 10 Oct, 05:00

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