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 applicant’s barrister. Key Points from the day On the transport modelling: In Summary
Friday’s session continued the expert evidence of Bruce Bamber, highways consultant for the Teynham and Highsted Community Action Group. His testimony challenged the applicant’s assumptions on traffic impact and sustainable transport — 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 £3,500 short of its …
Thank you for your generous support! We’ve raised an incredible £30,509 to support the Action Group’s legal representation and subject experts at the planning inquiry, ensuring our community’s voice is heard. The planning inquiry will restart in June, where the inspector will consider highways, one of the most important and high impact topics. This is where expert evidence can make a real difference. Every contribution helps strengthen our case. Could you lend your support today? To donate: Click here
Friday 16 May The second public speaker session took place on Friday, giving another 13 residents and community representatives the opportunity to address the Inspector. People spoke passionately in opposition to the proposed Highsted Park development. Only one speaker expressed support. It was a diverse and at times emotional session, with community voices once again …
Thursday 15 May Thursday was the first of two sessions dedicated to hearing from local residents and community representatives. Nineteen people addressed the Inspector, offering personal and powerful reflections on how the proposed Highsted Park development would impact their lives and neighbourhoods. Seventeen speakers objected to the scheme, while two spoke in support. It was a powerful and heartfelt day, providing the Inspector with real insight into the views of the local community. A second public speaker session was held on Friday 16 May. Concerns from Public Speakers 🔹 Key concerns raised by objectors included: Support 🔹 Supportive voices focused on the need for housing and the …
Two important documents were submitted to the Highsted Park Planning Inquiry last night, giving voice to widespread community opposition to the Highsted Park proposals. On behalf of the Action Group—representing Doddington, Lynsted with Kingsdown, Newham, Teynham, and Tonge Parish Councils—Julien Speed’s Proof of Evidence and Executive Summary highlight key concerns including traffic, healthcare, education, landscape, …
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The Highsted Park Planning Inquiry will restart on Tuesday 8 April. Local parish councils are standing up for our communities—but they need your help. Here’s a brief overview, and how you can get involved. What is it all about? Highsted Park consists of two large planning applications proposing a major development of 8,400 houses, new …
📢 Highsted Park Public Inquiry – Day 6 Summary (Wednesday 19 March) Wednesday 19 March marked the conclusion of the landscape discussions at the Highsted Park Public Inquiry. The session featured cross-examinations of Clare Brockhurst, the applicant’s landscape consultant, by barristers for Swale Borough Council and Kent County Council. 🔹 Landscape and Visual ImpactJames Pereira KC …
🌿 Day 5: Landscape & Visual Impact at Highsted Park Inquiry 🌿 Main Discussions:📌 Cllr Monique Bonney (Five Parishes Group) presented evidence emphasising the severe landscape harm the development would cause.📌 She highlighted that the area includes protected landscapes, conservation areas, and countryside gaps, which would be permanently degraded by the proposal.📌 Bonney argued that the cumulative visual harm—considering this development alongside others—would be significant and …