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Search the Public Notice PortalWest Berkshire Council says it is gathering evidence to prosecute those behind the illegal development of land near to AWE in Aldermaston.
Work has been carried out on land opposite the Atomic Weapons Establishment’s Aldermaston campus despite a temporary stop notice, said the council.
It said the “scale and intensity of the activity” had distressed residents in the Aldermaston and Tadley areas.
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At this stage, neither the council nor the police have legal powers to remove individuals or items from the land and the council says the relevant civil legal processes must be followed to enable this.
“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 said construction machinery was operating from 6am until nearly midnight with a view to building static homes.
The petition, which has attracted more than 300 signatures, said 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 said the applicant has not submitted additional information to make this a valid application, and so it is not currently an application under consideration.
