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New Park Offers Woodland & Wetlands
21 Dec, 2025
Summary
- A new park will offer woodland, wetlands, and wildflower meadows.
- It will serve residents of 2,300 new homes in South Marston.
- Developers aim to boost biodiversity and create green buffers.
Residents of a burgeoning housing development in South Marston will soon enjoy a new country park featuring extensive natural landscapes. This new green space will incorporate woodland, wetlands, and wildflower meadows, aiming to significantly enhance the local environment.
The park, situated south of the current village center, is part of a larger development plan approved in 2021. Developers Vistry Cotswolds and Taylor Wimpey have detailed landscaping proposals that emphasize boosting biodiversity and creating a visual and ecological buffer.
In addition to natural habitats, the park will include a modern, fully equipped children's play area. Its strategic location ensures easy access for the inhabitants of the 2,300 new homes, integrating seamlessly with the residential areas and new cycle paths.
