Bex 5
This site should not be allocated for development for the following reason. It is a "greenfield" site. Despite the site being "considered" for development by the Planning Inspectorate the appeal was refused. Building on the site would mean even more pressure on the swindling facilities of residents in the surrounding areas.

A private club which can no longer support itself financially because of unresponsible budgeting, would be better replaced by the public sports facility which would benefit the wider community. "Community first, not profit for the elitist few.

There are too many environmental issues which haven't been thought out sufficiently. Most importantly flooding, especially too many of the properties in the listed buildings in Knole Road. Building would have a disastrous impact on the immediate and surrounding areas. Why build another 39 retiree flats when we already have 51 being built on the corner of Sea Road and Jameson Road.

These developers are like a dog with a bone. Their main incentive is greed. They don't live in this community, just as some of the councillors on the planning committee don't live in this community and yet they are all ready to take away what little green space we have for their own profit. Is this what modern community is all about? Surely there are still people who believe in doing their best for others and one way would be to put a stop to any planning applications for the site to be developed for housing!

Finally I would refer you to your own "Open Space, Sport & Recreation Study". perhaps email copies to the committee members concerned for ease of reference.