Agenda item

JW referred to the papers to show areas in South Bucks which the Chiltern and South Bucks Local Plan proposes to remove from the green belt.

However, WS informed the LAF about land which Slough have been negotiating with South Bucks to get for housing purposes.  It was understood SBC would buy areas of land in order to fulfil its housing obligation of 3000 new homes.  The significant areas are north of the M4 around Langley and the South Bucks boundary in the west of the borough along the A4 corridor and where the Taplow car boot is held.  There are 3 or 4 sites being looked at by SBC over the next 10 years but which require South Bucks agreement.  This would be green belt release to meet Slough’s housing needs.  WS clarified that certain areas of land which Slough had been expecting to be part of the South Bucks Local Plan have not been included and therefore Slough is in a difficult position.

JW agreed to ask for more information on the Slough Local Plan for the next meeting.  This item will be on the agenda at the next meeting.

WS announced he will no longer be able to attend the LAF as an observer due to work commitments. 

JW stated that she would forward a list of rights of way improvements for potential developer contributions to members for comment and for any other ideas for improvements.  This should include all walking and cycling pathways and routes even those which are not recorded public rights of way, like the canal towpath.