In the last few years, the landscape of the York, Baldwins and Staples Rd
Conservation areas has changed dramatically as the pace of change has picked up.

The ever increased pressure to develop larger houses is eroding the tranquil feel
that the area is loved for, open spaces are under pressure as
more properties are squeezed into smaller plots.

The incessant flow of lorries causes damage to parked cars and roads,
creates serious disturbance and blocks roads for days on end.
Take a look at the massive 'new' 11 Woodbury Hill and wonder How and Why

The gradual creep of houses outwards and in some cases, their explosion in size
is cumulatively beginning to destroy the open, green spaces amongst which we live.
Are we becoming just another housing estate?

above: the former gardens of Brittens cottages

A leaftlet received recently by a local resident:

the developer has now suggested that the land was never part of the listed buildings,
which is strange, as local residents remember it as gardens before he annexed it and
the land registry details showed it as part of Brittens Cottages too!