Object

Main Modifications to the Proposed Submission Core Strategy

Representation ID: 21360

Received: 16/09/2013

Respondent: Mr Keith Marden

Legally compliant? No

Sound? No

Duty to co-operate? Not specified

Representation Summary:

I believe the number of new homes should be reduced to the already inflated figure of 119 new homes.

Full text:

I believe the main modification is unsound. I have lived most of my 56 years in Robertsbridge following my parents and grandparents in previous generations.The outstanding natural beauty of the village is severely threatened by increased housing development. The past 20 years has seen over 200 new homes increasing the size of the village by 20%+. The increase in new building will further challenge the village flood defense already breached in 2000.The new flood defense is unlikely to hold back large quantities of water. I do not believe the number of houses planned for Robertsbridge is "legally compliant" because it does not comply with the Sustainable Community Strategy for Rother. The removal of beautiful green field sites and the inevitable increase in traffic will have a devastating impact on the community.