Where is this area?

The two maps below show the area where the trees have been cleared.

Both maps are from the Lancashire County Council UDP – the colours relate to how the land has been designated. The black circle shows the area in question – A small piece of land between Haslingden Old Road and the New Development (Superstore/Holly Mount) which is bounded by the purple section.

The Purple shading on the map designates an 'Employment Area' – and is therefore available for development.

The area in question falls outside the 'Employment Area' and is therefore not automatically available for development. This land forms a natural barrier between the employment development and the housing stock to the North – i.e. Haslingden Old Road

The second map shows the extent of clearing which has been carried out by Hurstwoods. Around 80 trees have been felled with around 20 left, the vast majority of these being small saplings around the edge of the site. This has effectively reduced the natural barrier which existed.

 

Welcome

Hi – welcome to the blog of HORRA – Haslingden Old Road Residents Association. The Association was formed in response to the felling of over 50 trees behind Haslingden Old Road in Rawtenstall by Hurstwoods property developers.

The members of HORRA are upset and bewildered by the removal of these tress and the subsequent loss of wildlife and shelter. The trees provided a haven for wildlife, shelter and a natural backdrop to the neighbouring superstore development  – not to mention protection against soil erosion and Carbon dioxide sinks.

The Association hopes that by working with the various authorities and companies involved, they are able to combine their resources and undoubted commitment to the community to restore the trees and the natural environment which the tress created.