Williams F1’s proposed factory expansion has triggered a wave of opposition from Grove locals, fearing increased traffic and loss of green space.
Williams’ efforts to return to the top of Formula 1 are facing local opposition.
The Grove-based team has purchased surrounding farmland and has ambitious plans to expand its factory.
However, Williams has long been unpopular with the residents of Grove, a village and civil parish in Oxfordshire, due to the increasing traffic and what one local described as a “tornado” caused by the wind tunnel.
The latest complaints stem from the team’s submission of a factory expansion project.
“I’ve been following Williams’ plans, and it looks like the first step towards almost doubling the size of the site,” said one local strongly opposed to the project.
“They’ve apparently bought land from a local farmer and are already starting to fence it off. I’m almost certain that’s where they plan to expand.”
“If they get approval for this expansion, life for us will be a nightmare. It’s a beautiful place – nature is right on our doorstep, and it will be ruined if Williams gets permission to cover everything with concrete.”
Another resident revealed, “If they get the building permit to expand this site, I’m selling up and moving. It’s already awful living here because of the constant flow of traffic generated by their activities.”
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