I HAVE received a letter from Mark Booth informing me that Banner Homes have acquired an interest in land at 14 Grundys Lane, Malvern Wells, and they are making plans to develop it.

This land adjoins my property, and it is a shallow valley sloping downhill.When I bought my property 36 years ago I was told that the land could never be developed because there were 40 springs on it as it seems that it is a main runoff area for the Malvern Hills. Recently there was a small lake in the middle, constantly replenished by the springs, and the overflow formed a stream which runs alongside the Hanley Road.

I have three springs on my land and land drains which appear to feed rainwater on to the adjacent land. The springs sometimes stop and restart elsewhere so attempting to divert the water flow can be a fruitless exercise.

I was also told that 25 years earlier (ie in about 1950) spring water was flowing in a small stream underneath my living room. The stability of the wall directly above it was in doubt so the living room and the bedroom above were rebuilt at a cost of about £5,000 – in today’s prices probably £200,000 to £300,000.

I am concerned that any attempt to build on the land could lead to fresh springs forming which might endanger not only buildings on the the land in question but might also affect surrounding properties. I therefore must object to any development plans that are being made.


GEOFFREY BISHOP
Malvern Wells