Residents concerned over new housing updated on any plans
Wroughton and Wichelstowe residents were quick to share their concern over new potential housing being built on the field adjacent to Ashen Copse.
The local parish council have reaffirmed that there is no indication of new housing and Councillor John Hewer released a statement.
He said: "As Chair of Wroughton Parish Council, and on behalf of our parish councillors, I would like to let our residents know what we Wroughton & Wichelstowe Parish Council (WWPC) knows, we are seeing increasing anxiety from residents around the possibility that a couple of fields adjacent to Ashen Copse may be developed for housing.
"We have not been given any official information about this. However, I have met with the landowner to establish what the possible plans are.
"The land owner acknowledged that a land agent had contacted them about possible development on his land, however he confirmed to me that no plans had yet been presented to him and he promised to contact WWPC when this happens.
"It is quite common for land agents to contact land owners who have put forward land to SBC for possible development, but this does not necessarily mean this will proceed."
The land is located west of Wroughton where there is plenty of rural grounds headed towards Bassett Down.
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The statement made by Councillor Hewer also expressed the commitment that the parish had to fight against unwanted land use.
He continued: "WWPC will always give information that we can confirm as fact, but do not inform or comment on speculation.
"WWPC have always robustly challenged any unwanted and inappropriate planning applications.
"As an example, at last night's Planning and Highways meeting (29/07/2025), we strongly objected to the application for 14 houses proposed by a developer to be squeezed in between existing houses on Langton Park.
"The Swindon Borough Council draft Local Plan has been published.
"WWPC requested that Swindon Borough Council (SBC) hold a public meeting in Wroughton to explain their proposals to residents.
"They refused a public meeting but have agreed to hold a public drop-in event for residents as part of SBC's consultation. This will be at the Ellendune Community Centre on the 6th October from 5 to 7pm."
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