A PENNINGTON architect has come up with what he sees as a unique compromise solution in the 'Battle of Wesley Guild'.

Ian Chapman of Chestnut Drive, says he has observed the battle lines between councillors and locals but now believes he has the great British compromise which could satisfy both sides.

He has drawn up a plan which allows a portion of the controversial site, which the council have decided to sell to balance its books, to be used for new homes while still retaining a village green.

His plan calls for seven homes to be built on plots of between five and six thousand square feet each with the cricket ground to their rear and a village green to the front.

Mr. Chapman, a member of the Royal Institute of British Architects said: "I have read with interest the various letters by our councillors and prospective councillors. I am also aware of the great feeling generated by the loss of this amenity locally.

"As an architect I appreciate the enormous value of this space and the effect of over development on such spaces. I also appreciate the financial restrictions of the council.

"A sale of, say, seven plots with the cricket ground to the rear and a village green to the fore would be attractive. How often can you buy a plot which will 'never' have its view removed?

"These plots would doubtless auction for a high figure with such a situation. The council gains the revenue, the area a village green. Both sides need to give ground - no pun intended!"

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