I wish to register my comments on the above documents, in particular, the proposal to build sheltered accommodation flats along Knole Road and to enclose a playing field in the interior of the site.

I object, not to the idea of sheltered accommodation, but to the construction of flats on the only large green open space in this neighbourhood. There are other sites in Bexhill where these flats could be built. Such construction should not occur on a green space that is an integral part of the character of this area.

Claims that the green space will not disappear because the playing fields will be moved to the interior of the development are spurious. The green space will not (except for the odd glimpse) be visible from Knole Road and will therefore, in effect, disappear. As a result, the entire aspect of the neighbourhood will be adversely affected.

The construction of flats in this green space will also have a negative effect on parking in this area - despite claims to the contrary. At the moment it is often impossible to park on Knole Road itself - spaces are taken up by residents, those who work in the town centre, visitors to the promenade, members of the bowls club and their guests, and workmen carrying out and repairs and deliveries to surrounding properties.

It is dishonest to deny the negative impact on parking that the construction of 39 addition flats on Knole Road - with all the additional medical visitors, deliveries and workmen needed to attend to the needs of additional residents.

I fear that such construction will also have a negative impact on the environment of the immediate area, such as wildlife and water drainage.

In conclusion, I object to the construction of 39 flats on the site of Gullivers Bowling Green. I believe that any construction on this site will adversely affect the character, and day-to-day functioning, of the area.