Wallingford raises £10,500 to fight 480-home planning appeal

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 26 Oct, 06:01 · Archive

Wallingford Town Council has raised £10,500 to fund professional representation at a planning inquiry into a proposal to build 480 homes.

Wallingford Town Council has raised £10,500 through crowdfunding to challenge a proposed housing development. The money will fund the council's Rule 6 Party status at a planning inquiry into developer Croudace Homes' appeal to build 480 homes on land west of Shillingford Road.

The crowdfunding campaign, entitled 'Help Protect Wallingford's Future', was launched in August. According to reports, the fund has reached a total of £25,000 to support the town's wider challenge against the development. Hundreds of residents contributed to the campaign, with donations made both through the Crowdfunder platform and directly at the town council offices.

Wallingford Town Council announced the news on Friday, October 16. A council spokesperson said: 'Thanks to the incredible generosity of our local community, we've successfully raised the £10,500 needed to support our challenge against the proposed housing development off Shillingford Road.' The council thanked everyone who donated, shared the campaign or supported the objection, describing the community response as 'truly heartening' and demonstrating how much residents care about Wallingford's future.

How it is being reported

• Town fundraiser reaches £10,500 goal for planning inquiry objectionWallingford Town Council has successfully raised £10,500 to fund professional representation at a planning inquiry into building 480 homes.Oxford Mail · 26 Oct, 05:00
• Town fundraiser reaches £10,500 goal for planning inquiry objectionWallingford Town Council has successfully raised £10,500 to fund professional representation at a planning inquiry into building 480 homes.Oxfordshire Guardian · 26 Oct, 05:00

In this story: Wallingford Town Council · Croudace Homes · Wallingford · Shillingford Road

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