At the Abbey Fields housing development in North Abingdon, an information board shows some town facilities and their distance, including a 35-minute walk to Abingdon High Street and the River Thames.
Since my last visit Mobbs Row has appeared, named after Mobbs shoe shop.
The housing estate is divided into two large areas. One is being developed. The other has the infrastructure but no houses yet. There has been conjecture that the rate of progress will be slowed as housebuilding output is predicted to fall this year. That is because of rising mortgage rates, falling real wages and poor consumer confidence.
Some finished houses are for sale and ready to be moved into.
Building work also continues at the Kings Gate development.
On a previous visit, Hobby Green was fenced off, but now the green is visible. It is dedicated to former Mayor and Dunmore School teacher Pat Hobby.
‘There has been conjecture that the rate of progress will be slowed as housebuilding output is predicted to fall this year’ … no need to hurry along with the diamond interchange then …
Yes no sign of the diamond interchange.
Apparently the decision is on March 6th 2023.
Mrs Hobby was at St Nicholas school, my first ever teacher! Great to see a tribute to her.