I am not a resident but I did attend the walk on October 8th with my daughter who lives in Stroud.
The potential loss of both wildflower and other flora and fauna is of understandable great worry and concern.
The view from Juniper Hill is magnificant, especially on a sunny day, but what about the view from the otherside of the valley? Also magnificant I expect. The visual damage to the skyline across the valley and those who enjoy that view will surely be ruined if this proposal goes ahead.