MAJOR plans to redevelop Bordon High Street and Chalet Hill will not go ahead until the Army withdraws from the town, it was announced this week. Following a report from property consultant, Atisreal, the Whitehill-Bordon Opportunity executive group voted to combine the regeneration of the Chalet Hill area with the wider opportunity. The decision has left Whitehill town councillors concerned that urgent changes will not be prioritised. At the town council meeting on Monday, Zoya Faddy said: "I am horrified. We have tried for years and years to secure the redevelopment of the High Street. Of course, there are often hurdles in redevelopment, but this has put everything back. "We know shops are losing and nothing is being done. East Hampshire District Council needs to drive this." Councillor Don Mayes said: "I am slightly disappointed by the report. I believe that members of Whitehill Town Council in their other capacities feel something should be done in the High Street and Chalet Hill junction." The issue of Lynton Road, which runs behind Delta Radio to the Job Centre was a major concern to councillors. Mr Mayes added: "To date, heavy good vehicles entering Lynton Road are numerous, and they cause traffic queues back to the traffic lights. "I raised this issue at the Opportunity meeting, but it was cast aside for whatever reason. I know it's not a suitable road for heavy vehicles, but noone wants to take it on. We need to raise the issue more firmly as a council." County councillor, Adam Carew said: "There can be no question that the Army leaving has put a planning blight on the redevelopment of Chalet Hill and High Street area. "All of the local members on the Whitehill-Bordon Opportunity executive expressed concern that this whole area needs to be prioritised for urgent redevelopment". However, it has been stressed that the decision to combine the two projects is in the best interest of the town. EHDC representative for the Whitehill- Bordon Opportunty executive group, Ian Dowdle, said: "It is a recognised fact that Bordon has suffered from bad planning in the past. We have to make sure that we work together to co-ordinate the response. "It would be silly to begin major redevelopment when we need to be mindful of the changes that are on the horizon." Reassurances were made that improvement works in the area will continue to take place in the interim time. Councillor and Opportunity executive group member, Bill Wain said: "The integration of the Opportunity and the redevelopment of the High Street does not mean that nothing will change in the period before the MoD leaves. "Don Mayes and I are fighting to organise the flow of traffic down Lynton Road, and we are confident that improvements will be made". Other sites of possible improvement have also been flagged up. Mr Carew said: "It would also be good to see the area south of Delta, which is owned by Tesco's tidied up; resurfaced and used as a temporary car park – this was a wooded copse but as there are only three oak trees left here it would seem sensible to utilise the site as soon as possible. "Businesses and residents are obviously concerned about their future so will need further assurances from the district council. I know local councillors will make every effort to see people are fully involved in any future consultations for any major plans for this site." Mr Dowdle added: "We will continue to work towards attainable improvements that compliment the future and improve people's lives in the interim time. Everyone wants to see something happen, but we don't want to cut our own throats. "EHDC is doing absolutely everything they can. People might be wondering 'What's happening?' But things are happening, things are moving and progress is being made".