The Parish Council was very pleased to welcome members of Swale’s planning committee to inspect the site proposed for development of 10 (but really 50) houses East of Lynsted Lane. Committee members were able to see for themselves the consequences of the plan to NARROW an already congested lane just 36 metres from the junction with the busy A2.
Thank you to all the residents who attended, and in particular to those who spoke with such passion against the plans.
Points raised included:
- no consultation with the Parish Council
- public access through FJ Williams could mean closure of long-established local business
- coalescence between Teynham and Lynsted
- lack of sight lines driving north or south
- traffic fumes outside 1 & 2 Lynsted Lane at the ‘Give Way’ sign
- the new homes will be on higher ground and will overlook existing properties
- difference between the developer's airbrushed images and reality of the site
- loss of amenity to existing residents to park their cars outside their own home
The decision will be made at the next committee meeting on Thurs March 10 at 7pm at Swale House.
Please attend this meeting, in order to demonstrate your views!
The introductory statement by the Parish Council’s chairman can be viewed here