Representatives from the ‘Action Group’ and the ‘Five Parishes’ group have visited the proposed northern and southern development sites alongside our joint barrister, Simon Bell. The site visit included key locations such as Tonge Mill, the Tonge Conservation Area, Rodmersham Church, Frognal, archaeological dig sites, Highsted Valley, and the proposed motorway junction location.
Great turnout at Doddington Village Hall this morning, where 50 local residents gathered to learn more about the proposed Highsted Park development (8,400 new houses). We raised an impressive £580 towards our crowdfunding campaign. On stage representatives from Doddington, Lynsted with Kingsdown, Newnham, Teynham, and Tonge Parish Councils, standing together for our communities. Thank you to everyone who …
We’ve now raised 70% of our target to fund a barrister and professional consultants to stop 8,400 houses being built at Highsted Park. Please help us reach 100%.
Volunteers from the Action Group have begun distributing leaflets to residents across the parishes of Doddington, Lynsted with Kingston, Newnham, Teynham, and Tonge.
We need your help. We’re fighting a proposal to build 8,400 new houses between Sittingbourne and Faversham. We need leaflet distributors, people to set up meeting venues, and social media helpers to name but a few roles. Could you spare an hour or two? To volunteer, complete this online form.
Thanks to generous supporters, we’ve raised £17,483 towards our £31,000 target! Your contributions are making a real impact—let’s keep the momentum going!
We’ve submitted our heritage evidence documents, which will be part of the first tranche of topics at the planning inquiry starting Tuesday, 11 March. The heritage report, prepared by our expert Dr. Nicholas Doggett, provides a detailed assessment of the development’s impact. A crucial step in making our case—thank you for your continued support!
Our public session on 9 February 2025 was held in the Village Hall at Teynham. Around 55 people attended, learning about the how we plan to respond, plus opportunities to get involved. £500 was also raised for campaign funds. Members of Doddington, Lynsted with Kingsdown, Newnham, Teynham, and Tonge Parish Council
The Teynham & Highsted Action Group has launched a crowdfunding campaign to help fund our fight against the Highsted Park development. How You Can Help: Donate, Share & Stay Updated GoFundMe Link: https://gofund.me/74abfcca
Today, Friday, 17 January, the Action Group formally submitted its Statement of Case to the Planning Inspectorate as part of the Highsted Park planning inquiry process. This document outlines the Action Group’s principal arguments and supporting evidence opposing the proposed development.