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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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
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!
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 …
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
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 …
Following a two-day site visit where the Inspector walked the full length of both proposed relief roads, the Day 22 session returned to Swale House with a sharper focus on deliverability and transport impacts. Cross-examination of National Highways Bruce Bamber Key takeaway: The Teynham & Highsted Action Group is now just ยฃ3,500 short of its …