Remus_Report_1730_for_24_March_2026.docx
Coate (Badbury Park) Residents Working Group
Resident Summary – Remus Open Surgery
Date: 24 March 2026
Email: jo.wilcox@remus-mgmt.co.uk
Cc: danielle.parker@fexcopropertyservices.co.uk, helen.roberts@fexcopropertyservices.co.uk, Coatebadburypark@gmail.com
About the Group
- Supporting residents since 2018.
- Works with property managers, developers, councillors, MPs, and the Swindon Borough Council.
- Website: e-voice.org.uk/badburypark
Key Issues & Concerns
- Developer Completion & Clause 7 Compliance
- Developers may not have completed the estate to the required standards.
- 2022 snagging report not shared; unclear defect rectification.
- Possible early transfer to Remus before defects are resolved.
- Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS)
- Legal responsibility, long-term maintenance, and safety concerns.
- Costs for Phases 1–3 maintenance.
- Sound Barriers & Noise Mitigation
- Ownership, maintenance, and planning compliance.
- Estate Charges & Transparency
- Clear breakdown of fees, insurance, and charges.
- Publication of 2024–25 accounts; explanation of variations.
- Play Areas & Open Spaces
- Replacement of equipment, funding, and suitable options for ages 5–8.
- Ground and surfacing safety.
- Roads, Infrastructure & Adoption
- Unadopted roads, incomplete surfacing, kerb repairs, and subsidence.
- Landscaping & Maintenance
- Work frequency/standards, tree safety, litter removal, grass verges.
- Accessibility & Safety
- Flooded paths, missing crossings, traffic calming, and school path safety.
- Other Concerns
- Parking, litter bins, bus stops, fencing, signage, RoSPA inspections.
Requests for Evidence
- Written transfer confirmation, joint inspections, snagging schedules.
- Rectification confirmation from Remus.
- As-built drawings, warranties, asset registers, and Section 106 compliance.
Key Questions for Open Surgery
- Was the estate jointly inspected and defects resolved before transfer?
- Can the snagging/defects schedule and rectification details be shared?
- Were all infrastructure, documentation, and planning obligations completed? Who is responsible for remaining obligations?
Legal Note
- Clause 7: The Managing Agent is responsible only after the Developer rectifies defects.
- Residents reserve the right to question unresolved developer defects affecting service charges.