AT last, someone from the Joseph Rowntree Foundation has admitted that they have no intention of building a temporary access road to the proposed development at Osbaldwick (April 5).

Perhaps Roland Crooke could tell us was it ever an option, how many landowners constitute a large number, and have they ever been approached?

The adjoining residents would like to know what steps will be taken to minimise the impact on ourselves and our properties. Up to now the only concerns expressed by the foundation seem to be for the future new property owners.

Could the foundation also respond to the letter sent to them expressing the concerns of the Parish Council.

Councillor W H Hall,

Osbaldwick Parish Council,

The Village, Osbaldwick, York.

Updated: 11:21 Tuesday, April 15, 2003