Rother Local Plan 2025-2042 – Development Strategy and Site Allocations

Support

Representation ID: 31203

Received: 23/03/2026

Respondent: Tunbridge Wells Borough Council

TWBC considers that Policy Reference FW1 point ii. should identify that multiple Highway Authorities, including Kent County Council, must confirm the suitability of the proposed new vehicular access.

Support

Representation ID: 31204

Received: 23/03/2026

Respondent: Tunbridge Wells Borough Council

TWBC considers that Policy Reference FW2 point ii. should identify that multiple Highway Authorities, including Kent County Council, must confirm the suitability of the proposed new vehicular access.

Support

Representation ID: 31205

Received: 23/03/2026

Respondent: Tunbridge Wells Borough Council

As a general point, TWBC notes that some key evidence base documents are incomplete at this stage. This includes the Housing and Economic Development Needs Assessment and the Gypsy, Traveller and Travelling Showpeople Accommodation Needs Assessment which are not due to be completed until later in 2026; and a lack of information and evidence regarding the proposed plans for the A21. TWBC recognises that RDC is under pressure to submit its Local Plan for examination under the current arrangement (before 31 December 2026), but an incomplete evidence base makes it difficult for TWBC to provide comprehensive comments on some matters.