proposed development at Rectory Farm
Residents are organising to oppose the proposed Rectory Farm development, citing concerns over its potential use as an open cast mine.
Residents in Heston are organising to oppose a proposed construction project at Rectory Farm, which they fear could be used as an open cast mine for 12 years. Concerns raised by residents include a potential increase in HGV traffic, noise, and air pollution, as well as a lack of clear plans for the site to become an open access park afterwards.
A new residents' group, Friends of Rectory Farm, was announced in October 2025 by Taz Virdee at the Heston and Cranford Area Forum meeting. The group aims to petition landowners against the proposed development at Rectory Farm.
Key facts
- Residents fear the Rectory Farm development could be an open cast mine for 12 years. Source
- Concerns include increased HGVs, noise, and air pollution. Source
- Friends of Rectory Farm, a new residents' group, was announced in October 2025. Source
- Taz Virdee announced the group at the Heston and Cranford Area Forum meeting. Source
- The group aims to petition landowners against the proposed development. Source
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