Comment

Representation ID: 27412

Received: 22/07/2024

Respondent: Catsfield Parish Council

These criteria do not fit with the scale of development planned for Catsfield. No Jobs. No change to access for services. The need to travel will not decrease.

Comment

Representation ID: 27814

Received: 23/07/2024

Respondent: Salehurst & Robertsbridge Parish Council

It is unfortunate that the proposed plan reflects the current status quo where developers can sit on sites with planning permission with only a requirement to submit updated applications every few years. Also, development within our development boundary is severely constrained by the high costs associated with the provision of utilities like electricity, water and sewage / rainwater disposal by the local network operators. The current networks are generally near to or at maximum capacity so reinforcement works for new connections can be the deciding factor as to the viability of developments. In the absence of progress on these two issues by the new government it is, sadly, highly unlikely that the new RDC Local Plan will deliver meaningful change.