West Berkshire Council says it is gathering evidence to prosecute those behind the illegal development of land near to AWE in Aldermaston.
West Berkshire Council says it is gathering evidence to prosecute those behind the illegal development of land opposite the Atomic Weapons Establishment’s Aldermaston campus after work continued despite a Temporary Stop Notice.
The council said the "scale and intensity of the activity" had distressed residents in the Aldermaston and Tadley areas.
“The Temporary Stop Notice remains in force,” said a spokesperson.
“Any activity that breaches it is a criminal offence, and officers are continuing to gather evidence to support potential prosecution.
“This requires a structured process and legally robust evidence.
“At this stage, neither the council nor the police have legal powers to remove individuals or items from the land.
“The relevant civil legal processes must be followed to enable this.
“The council is continuing to monitor the site, and it has not yet been necessary to serve any further temporary stop notices, but the council is ready to act and take further action as soon as necessary.”
An online petition, which has attracted more than 300 signatures, said construction machinery was operating from 6am until nearly midnight with a view to building static homes and that the work had left people feeling "unsafe, anxious, and unprotected".
The planning application submitted to the council is still being held as invalid. The council says the applicant has not submitted additional information to make this a valid application, so it is not currently an application under consideration.
Niki Hinman, Local Democracy Reporter
