Stop 3000 Trucks

12/06/2026

11/06/2026

MODEL ON DISPLAY THIS WEEKEND! - If you'd like to get an idea of the sheer scale and proximity to homes of the proposed Furtho Pit development, our newest scale model will be on display at-
Old Stratford Summer Fete this Saturday 13th June from 2 pm.

The model was carefully created at 1:500 scale using the available plan and dimensional information published by WNC. The model's creator, Trevor will also be there to answer any questions you have on the development.

We are also showing the model here superimposed over a Google earth image to demonstrate the size of the warehouse complex (virtually the length of Old Stratford), how this creates a vast urban infill between and two rural villages and is totally misplaced within the countryside.

For information on how to comment on the application and viable reasons to object visit our website Stop3000Trucks.org

10/06/2026

FURTHO PITS SITE- LATE MAY/ EARLY JUNE - So many wildflowers in bloom and insect species can be seen at the site this time of year. The Common Blue, Small White and other butterflies are among the 565 different invertebrate species identified in the planner's invertebrate study, including 46 species of bee, a third of which are priority scarce or threatened species.

Numerous botanicals make up the wildflower-rich grasslands that cover much of the site during spring and summer. These include poppies, flowering thistle, forget-me-not, buttercups, sow thistle, hounds tongue, columbine, oxeye daisy, common vetch, elder, white campion, dog rose, comfy and dandelions. Birds heard include whitethroat, dunnock, robin, reed warbler, linnet, greenfinch, wren, goldfinch, long-tailed, great and blue-tits and many red-listed skylarks, as well as the red kites circling overhead.

In West Northants Council's emerging Local Plan relating to Furtho, they continue to refer to the area as ‘poor environmental quality' land. The ecology reports that we commissioned facilitated The Wildlife Trust's change of stance from 'no objection' to 'objection', and their confirmation that this area qualifies as a Local Wildlife Site of potential national significance, with DEFRA’s map confirming the Furtho Pit field as an Open Mosaic ‘Priority’ Habitat (or Habitat of Principal Importance). It is simply false to say that the land is 'poor environmental quality'.

The planners have proposed to somehow relocate this valuable habitat to the 'country park area' to allow them to develop the site for warehouses, a suggestion we find absurd. It is agreed by our Ecology consultant, the Wildlife Trust and WNC's Ecology Officer that the success of this proposal is doubtful. A better solution would be for the planners to leave this area of the countryside alone and find a more suitable site for a logistics park.

The Dogsmouth Brook crosses the proposed site, skirts the edge of the 'country park' and flows directly into the Great Ouse at the weir. This area, and often the brook itself, is frequented by river birds such as heron, little egret, great white egret, cormorant, goosander, swans and geese, in addition to other river wildlife. We are extremely concerned by the very real threat of contamination to the river - both from potential land contaminants at the site, and the run-off pollution from truck-washing, particularly in times of flooding. Yet another reason why this area is unsuitable for such a development.

More information on this and other concerns relating to the proposed Furtho development can be found on our website: stop3000trucks.org

09/06/2026

An independent review of the developer’s latest hydrology documents found the Flood Risk Assessment still seriously inadequate.

Key environmental data is missing, runoff figures have changed without explanation, and outdated 1970s modelling methods are still being used. The Flood Response Plan lacks critical detail, fails to address wider flood risk, and underestimates climate change impacts.

No new information has been provided on the canal embankment or proposed flood storage area, despite concerns raised by the Canal & River Trust and the Environment Agency.

The consultant concludes that both the Flood Risk Assessment and Flood Response Plan should be rejected by the Environment Agency and the Local Planning Authority. The review can be found here: stop3000trucks.org/consultant-reviews.

For more information visit Stop3000trucks.org

07/06/2026

An Independent Transport Consultant reviewed the developer’s plans for Furtho Pits — and the findings are clear:

🚛 Traffic massively underestimated — peak HGVs could be up to 93% higher.

🚛 Poor sustainable transport — limited walking/cycling access and a short-term bus service.

🚛 Junction design non-compliant with Local Policy — safety risks and potential delays of up to 2 minutes to exit.

🚛 Wider network impacts ignored — A5 speeds could fall to 13mph at peak times.

🚛 Fails strategic warehousing guidance, which recommend proximity to strategic routes and rail access.

Conclusion: The scheme would cause severe cumulative highway impacts, with serious safety concerns.

The full report can be found here:
stop3000trucks.org/consultant-reviews

For more information visit Stop3000Trucks.org

06/06/2026

Another ugly warehouse right next to homes in Milton Keynes. Imagine having your garden over-looked by this bright red monstrosity.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cdjp83eyz8lo

If you've not already done so, please consider signing this national petition to try and regulate how close megasheds can be built next to homes:

https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/764882

This petition was set up by the Community Planning Alliance.

For more information on our own campaign against the warehouses proposed at Furtho Pit, visit Stop3000trucks.org

Residents want a red self-storage unit that towers over their gardens repainted.

04/06/2026

Some encouraging news from a couple of weeks ago - An ‘extremely harmful’ warehousing scheme in rural Trafford has been rejected despite council officers recommending it be given the go-ahead. More than 10,000 trees would have been felled for the scheme, already struggling roads would have also become even more clogged and countryside views would have been spoiled by the 22 metre high warehouses.

This decision shows that councillors CAN show compassion and consideration for both the countryside and the lives of people who would be affected by this, with one councillor stating that development 'should enhance places, not overwhelm them.'

'You can’t destroy thousands of trees. You just can’t.'

03/06/2026

Just to let you know the Target Decision Date on the planning portal was updated this week to July 3rd. We are hoping to find out whether this is the actual SPC date and will let you know as soon as we have any confirmation of this.