We have had over 100 new signatures in 6 days but only 8 official objections on the Hastings Borough council planning portal. Objections on the official website is what the planning committee will read before making a final decision next month.

If you want to us help again, it takes 3 minutes of your time.

Click on the link, enter your name and address. You can object or support the application and then leave a comment on the Hastings planning portal

https://publicaccess.hastings.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=makeComment&keyVal=_HSTBC_DCAPR_121979

Deadline: approximately 2 weeks

The developer has submitted another application to the council to built three 3 stories houses on this plot of land on Newts way. The case went live this month. We won in 2023 but the developer has re-submitted

Our petition is still open and active but the planning committee will mainly take into consideration comments on the official portal. You do not have to be from Hastings to leave an objection but its likely more weight will be given to local residents. Every comment will help. It will take just a few minutes

We have outlined in the past why we object to this land being developed on, here are some key points

1. This is an open green space which adds character to the area, supports the local wildlife providing them with a green link to the adjacent nature reserve.
2. The new development will overlook the playpark which is just 5 metres away, it will impact the safety and enjoyment for the local children who use the park.
3. A significant number of Hazel trees will be removed which create character to the existing landscape. This will result in a loss of green space and habitat for wildlife
4. The neighbours would be overlooked by this large 3 story development and have a loss of privacy to multiple homes.
5. The size, height and scale of this development would be overbearing, and out of character with the surrounding 2 story properties. Its new design is still inconsistent with the design of the other houses.
6. The area was not developed on previously as there was large storm drainage pipes directly below so its not suitable for development. The water company stated this in 2015
7. Traffic safety concerns with a new road being build on a blind bend next to a playpark.
8. The close proximity of the build to the large oak tree would result in a lack of light to the new property creating poor living standards for the potential new residents. This was one of the reasons the last appeal was rejected.
9. 210 houses were built further up the road on Darwell close last year by developing on an abandoned school site so the need for an extra 3 houses is not necessary to help with any local housing shortfalls.
10. The 1977 legal covenant stated this area should not be developed on and was kept undeveloped by the original developers to act as a natural buffer and keep valued green space in the area.
11. The new development has only a 1-2 metre rear private garden, the requirements by planning laws state properties need 10 metres of private garden space. This design does not meet this requirement.
12. The height of the new build would fail to respect the valley's natural topography and ruin views of Coombe Valley 
    Thank you for reading.

Your support helped us win in 2023. Any comments on the official council website would be helpful for this new application

Thank you

Sedges resident