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Pyestock mega depot

August 19, 2010

DEVELOPERS have won their battle to build a massive warehouse between Fleet and Farnborough.

Despite stiff local opposition - and a planning inspector's agreement with Hart District Council that the development should be rejected - it was approved by the government in Septemer 2009, a decision upheld by a High Court judge in June 2010.

The 1.3 million sq-ft Pyestock mega-depot, roughly the size of 30 football pitches, will be one of the biggest distribution centres in the South East.

A planning inspector rejected the scheme but Lord McKenzie, a junior minister in the Department for Communities and Local Government under Labour, over-ruled the decision.

Campaign group SPLAT (Stop Pyestock bLot Act Today) was then unsuccessful in its High Court challenge.

They have warned that a mega-depot will ruin the quality of life for thousands of people, alter forever the character of the area and create a Fleet/Farnborough conurbation.

But joint warehouse developer PRUPIM/ProLogis said the depot would bring substantial investment, clean up the contaminated site and create 1,600 jobs.

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Pyestock is home to loads of bats, I saw them flying out of some of the buildings the other night as I was out walking my dog around the perimeter fence the other (late) evening, STOP THE DEVELOPMENT.

werf44
2/07/2010 at 20:51

Sadly, it would appear that once again, sheer stupidity and greed has over come reason, intellect, logic and common sense. I am filled with dread at the prospect of this carbuncle.

I really hope I will be proved wrong, and that this project will be a benefit to the area, there is no going back, so all people in favour of this project must shoulder the responsibility for doing nothing to defend this decision. Workers will enjoy minimum wage, loss of week-ends and bank holidays with little chance of promotion, (If you think I am over the top just ask any supermarket worker) I hope your children/ grandchildren will judge you accordingly. All I can say is that god must love really stupid people, after all, he made so many didn’t he AB. Incidentally, your sarcasm was noted, but I still wish you well

Kip, Southwood, Farnborough
2/06/2010 at 13:01

Just heard on the news this morning that those who took this to high court have lost their case, great news I think - it was an industrial area before so you really had no case.

Aldershot Born
28/05/2010 at 09:09

Sorry Kip, Southwood, Farnborough But I don't drink, If you look on your local MP's web site you will find the answer to the other use - but as you say you live local you would allready know that answer? if you are not shaw where to look here is the page:- http://www.geraldhowarth.org.uk/record.jsp?type=news&ID=45.

Aldershot Born
24/11/2009 at 17:58

Hi Aldershot born, No, you didn’t hit a nerve-I enjoy lively debate, but first and foremost; very sorry about your private battle, I do hope things go well for you, if you are up for it I would love to buy you a pint! Keep on in there buddy.

What was the other “proposed use” of this land, anyone know?

Can anyone answer this question please? Was the land in this area all common land and if so was in commandeered by the MOD (or government) for development / testing prior to or during one of the wars, (My Father thought it was but he is no longer with us, and even so his memory was, shall we say, “selective”)

Kip, Southwood, Farnborough
14/11/2009 at 11:07

Oh dear hit a nerve did i?

Okay then if you are not allowing for the industrial site at pyestock to use the area for indusrial now - what are you expecting the people that own the land to use it for?

I have been told that the area was going to be used once beofre for something that every one round near it complained about and got left now that some one wants to build a mega - depot on the site - they aren't allowed to.

So what on earth do people in southwood want?

maybe like you say the lido in Aldershot to be taken down and put a mega - store in its place - well if Rushmoor borough council get their way it will be pulled down and houses built their any way.

Maybe Rushmoor Borough Council should build all over southwood golf course as well.

I would love to fight for our neighbourhood but unfortunately I am fighting my own battle with cancer at moment, thats hard enough on its own. But I do try my best for our local area.

If everyone had their own way we wouldn't have a lot of things in Aldershot or Farnborough - but unfortunately thats not the case is it?

Aldershot Born
12/11/2009 at 15:11

Re:Aldershot Born You always play the same tune. You're a happy bunny aren’t you? You keep on about suffering because the A331 was built-What did YOU do about it apart from whinge? At least the people “in this area” as you put it, are showing solidarity and stick together and have raised a substantial amount of money. I think you fall in the same league as was pointed out by “dp36 farnborough” You could be right, perhaps the tax payers money could be better spent, let’s dig up the lido in Aldershot and put a Depot there? What do you think, we need employment in the area so you say, the people in your area will never be happy.

Kip, Southwood, Farnborough
11/11/2009 at 12:52

a waste of tax payers money, people that live in the direct area will never be happy, they want it to be left as it is, which i don't think it will, farnborough airport has been built up and the old pyestock area needs something their. us in aldershot had to put up with the a331 being built a lot of land and buildings were moved and we have to put up with it, because it was needed, we lost a lot of wild life in our area, but since it has been done wild life has come back, even the foxes have moved into our town and gardens, so why are the people in farnborough complaining, i asked a few weeks ago what people in that area wanted and some one answered maybe housing well that will still cause up evil of the wild life in the area. I think the warehouse will bring work, because farnborough has been built up that much with housing and it needs something that will bring in work for those who live in farnborough and surrounding areas. The tax payers money would of been better spent on other things for our borough instead of wasting it on the pyestock area, just think how much it has cost the tax payers.

Aldershot Born
11/11/2009 at 10:58

Reply to dp36, Farnborough. Your reply would appear slightly surly but you are fully entitled to your view. You ask for proof; Like your good self, I can only go on what I read. However, a substantial amount of money has been raised by the community which would suggest a large number of people are against the planned mega-shed. Your statement,” I feel they are a group of NIMBY's, who are probably all retired." Is very unfair and a rather blinkered comment, Like I said you are entitled to your opinion and I respect you for it, but I don’t agree with your rational. Kind regards....

Kip, Southwood, Farnborough
9/11/2009 at 17:06

In answer to Kip; I think I have made my views perfectly clear.

I am pro a Depot in Farnborough mainly for employment reasons. Not everybody is qualified or skilled in IT and Farnborough isn't in any position to turn down private investment leading to any jobs.

My frustrations at these comment boards isn't around being for or against a depot, but the sheer arrogance at SPLAT stating on numerous occasions that they represent MY views.

I have followed this story for several years and havn't been canvassed at home, or in town by anybody; SPLAT or politician.

You state they represent a large portion of the community; I would like to see your evidence. I feel they are a group of NIMBY's, who are probably all retired, employed already or not interested in warehouse work. It is understandable to resist a depot on these grounds, but not to continuously claim to represent everybody.

dp36, farnborough
8/11/2009 at 21:12

Reply to dp36 Farnborough, I don’t recall anyone canvassing the area with regard views on the proposed construction, I only became aware due to taking an interest in fleet pond and reading the Star publication about three years ago. Certainly, the local elections have caused parties involved to knock at the door giving me the opportunity to communicate my concerns, I then discovered that SPLAT existed and made them aware of me!

I think it unfair to state that they are militant, they are NOT pursuing their own interest, they are acting and speaking for a large section of the community. I for one would be very interested in your views: Please post them here. Kindest regards Kip.

Kip, Southwood, Farnborough
26/09/2009 at 08:49

What really annoys me is how SPLAT claim to represent locals and get all militant when anyone disagrees with them. No one has even canvassed my area (Cove) for opinions and definately don't represent my views.

dp36, farnborough
20/09/2009 at 21:28

@ Tim j P Dont be so naive these jobs will only be paid at minimum wage or below if the next tory gov decides it has (minimum wage) got to go so we can get more people back into work. It will be a churn depot you are either without wit or just a troll.

mai
18/09/2009 at 20:18

This is ridiculous, during busy hours the lorries wouldn't even be able to get out of the roundabout! An hour waiting to join the M3 through J4a. Rush hour is bad enough some nights, it'd be crazy to try and add the expected 100 lorries per hour to that equation.

in one word, gridlock.

Statz
13/02/2009 at 22:54

I cannot agree with the previous comments that welcome the mega-depot. I would like to know what planet they live on, what age group they are in and where they live.