RECENTLY, the Wokingham Borough Council approved plans to build more than 1,400 homes, a school and a shopping area on farmland in south Wokingham.

The outline planning permission, covering the 250 acres between Finchampstead Road and Waterloo Road, has sparked controversy amongst our readers.

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One commenter wrote: "All I can say it is clear that Wokingham Council doesn't believe in protecting green space, the environment or amenity."

They continued on to say: "Wokingham has been destroyed beyond belief with all the housing."

Bracknell News: Credit: Wokingham Borough CouncilCredit: Wokingham Borough Council

Similarly, comments on Facebook have called the decision "disgusting", another saying "disgraceful".

One commenter even went on to write: "Needs to be reversed - small, badly built, overpriced and no one wants them. Totally ruining the area with too many houses."

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What is your opinion on the latest planning permission? Let us know in the comments below.

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