Dear Residents

As you will know the deadline is very near to place your objections for the proposed development in Lidsing. The last date for submissions is the 12 December. Attached is a presentation for your perusal.

Below we have set out some pointers for you to submit your objections:

Email ldf@maidstone.gov.uk

Post to Planning, Maidstone Borough Council, Maidstone House, King Street, Maidstone, ME15 6JQ

You must include your full name and address.

Head your email / letter ObjectionNoLPRSP4(B):LidsingGardenCommunity

Start you email with - I am objecting to Policy No LPRSP4 (B): Lidsing Garden Community as it is not sound because it is not positively prepared, justified, effective or consistent with national policy because(then add your reasons which could include):

Destruction of AONB.

Loss of strategic gap between Bredhurst, Hempstead and Lordswood.

Loss of agricultural land which can be profitably farmed and once lost can never be replaced.

Ecological damage.

Transport issues.

Unsuitable and unrealistic employment promises.

MBC's lack of co-operation with Medway Council.

Residents from 2000+ houses using the already over-burdened Medway Hospital, Schools, GPs etc.

That you support Medway Council’s opposition to Maidstone’s Plan.

Use your own words and say what you dislike about MBCs Local Plan and their inclusion of 2000+ houses at Lidsing.

Last Friday, our Chairman Chris Sheppard attended a meeting with MP Helen Whateley at Bredhurst Parish Council Barn. In attendance were Cllr. Heidi Bryant (Conservative member for MBC Boxley Ward); Cllrs. Jones, Carr and Harwood (Bredhurst Parish Council) and Michelle Lowe (from Helen Whately's Westminster Office).

Cllr Sheppard advised it was an extremely positive meeting, where Helen gave 100% support to Against Lidsing Garden Development having also visited the proposed site.