Week 1: Highsted Park Planning Inquiry Begins

The Highsted Park planning inquiry has officially commenced.

Throughout the week, members of the Action Group—including Bev Smith, Julien Speed, Paul Townson, and Emma Turner—have taken turns observing the proceedings in the inquiry room at Swale House, Sittingbourne.

  • Day 1: The inquiry opened with statements from six barristers, followed by a “Masterplan” presentation from the applicants.
  • Day 2: Landscape
  • Day 3: Landscape
  • Day 4: Landscape — The focus turned to the Kent Downs national landscape, and the proposed motorway junction.

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