Day 41: Viability
24 July 2025 Affordable housing at Highsted Park โ policy compliant or falling short? On the final viability day of the Highsted Park Inquiry on Thursday 24 July, the spotlight was on affordable housing โ how much will be delivered, who itโs for, and whether the figures add up. Giving evidence for the Applicant, Claire …
๐๐ฌ ๐๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐ ๐๐๐ซ๐ค ๐ ๐ข๐ง๐๐ง๐๐ข๐๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐๐ข๐๐๐ฅ๐? ๐ ๐๐ข๐ฌ๐ค ๐๐จ๐จ ๐๐ซ๐๐๐ญ ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐๐ฐ๐๐ฅ๐?
One of the biggest concerns raised at the Planning Inquiry over the past couple of weeks is whether the Highsted Park development is financially viable โ and what happens if it isnโt. ๐งฎ The developers claim their numbers stack up. They say even if profit margins are tight, large private firms often proceed based on …
ยฃ532 Raised for Action Group!
Saturday 19 July A fantastic evening at Teynham Community Hall on Saturday raised ยฃ532 towards our Action Group fund. The quiz, โHeads and Tailsโ, and raffle made for a fun nightโthank you to everyone who came along, donated prizes, or took part! Special thanks to quiz master Steve and scorekeeper Elaine for keeping things entertaining …
Quiz Night: Saturday 19 July
Join us for Quiz Night! The Action Groupโrepresenting Doddington, Lynsted with Kingsdown, Newnham, Teynham, and Tonge Parish Councilsโis hosting a fun-filled evening to raise essential funds for our legal teamโcovering the cost of a barrister and expert witnessesโso we can effectively represent our community at the Highsted Park Planning Inquiry. Come along, test your knowledge, …
Day 31: Financial Viability
This week the Planning Inquiry is focusing on financial viability of the proposed applications โ that means whether the developer can actually afford to deliver what theyโre promising, like affordable housing, roads, schools, and other infrastructure. Watch live online: https://www.youtube.com/@SwaleCouncil List of speakers https://programmeofficers.co.uk/Highsted/Programme.pdf
Join Us for Quiz Night: 19 July 2025
Saturday 19 July, 7.30pm Teynham Community Hall The Action Group is hosting a fun-filled evening to raise essential funds for our legal teamโcovering the cost of a barrister and expert witnessesโso we can effectively represent our community at the Highsted Park Planning Inquiry. Come along, test your knowledge, and support the cause!
Day 25: Transport
Wednesdayโs session continued the evidence of Bruce Bamber, highways expert for the Teynham & Highsted Community Action Group, followed by testimony from Cllr Monique Bonney of the Five Parishes Opposition Group. Key points from the day: Bruce Bamber (for the Teynham & Highsted Community Action Group) Brendan Weaver (for the Duchy of Cornwall) Cllr Monique Bonney (for the Five …
Day 24: Transport โ Cross-Examination of Bruce Bamber
Tuesday 10 June: The entire day was spent with Bruce Bamber, the highways consultant for the Teynham & Highsted Community Action Group, under detailed cross-examination by the applicantโs barrister. Key Points from the day On the transport modelling: In Summary
Day 23: Highways โ Bruce Bamber’s evidence
Fridayโs session continued the expert evidence of Bruce Bamber, highways consultant for the Teynham and Highsted Community Action Group. His testimony challenged the applicantโs assumptions on traffic impact and sustainable transport โ raising serious doubts about how this development would function in reality. Key concerns raised by Mr Bamber: Cross-examination Bottom line: To donate, click …