Comment

Representation ID: 19831

Received: 04/02/2009

Respondent: Crowhurst Society

6.42 The impact of development on Ancient woodlands is as much to do with proximity as it is to do with actual development. However, development in this area goes against the previous points made about protecting the rural environment and natural character of the countryside. Upper Wilting is surely a natural part of the Crowhurst area rather than Hastings .

6.45 This land needs to be protected -it is yet another strategic gap threatened with development.

6.48. The desire of Hastings to close the strategic gap between it and Rother cannot be accepted whatever the reason for it. The gaps between settlements must be preserved. The area in question is already reeling under the impact of the link road, greenway, flood issues etc etc.

6.50 A Wilting Station will kill of Crowhurst Station. What is the rationale behind such a station? -It is surely only to facilitate more development!