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CAMPAIGNERS claimed a two-metre high fence planned as part of a housing development would be like a Berlin wall for Royston. The North Royston Action Group, formed by residents opposed to the 250-home Fairview development being planned for land adjacent
CAMPAIGNERS claimed a two-metre high fence planned as part of a housing development would be like a "Berlin wall" for Royston.
The North Royston Action Group, formed by residents opposed to the 250-home Fairview development being planned for land adjacent to Burns Road, voiced concerns after a meeting with Fairview representatives at Coombes Community Centre.
The barrier would shield the development from noise generated by traffic on the nearby A505 Royston bypass.
A spokesman for the group said: "The building of this barrier is not highlighted in any publicity from Fairview, instead it is only found from wading through the many detailed accompanying documents for the Planning Application.
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"What perception of the town will this give? Members of the group have called it a "Berlin Wall."
John Baines, Fairview Home's planning manager, said the development would be designed so that the gateways to Royston would be "preserved as green spaces."
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