Object

Hastings Development Management Plan Proposed Submission Version

Representation ID: 5304

Received: 04/02/2013

Legally compliant? Yes

Sound? No

Duty to co-operate? Not specified

Representation Summary:

Yes, Hollington does have great assets in the form of Robsack Wood and Churchwood ancient - listed in this document as one of the most important ecological habitats in town. So WHY is this council determined to build multi storey flats in the middle of this special biodiverse site when their own borough ecologist warned of the devastation any development would cause?The proposals are a blatant example of this council's determination to raise money to the detriment of our important open spaces.Residents in Hollington value these woodlands which date back to the 1600's. They must not be compromised.

Full text:

Yes, Hollington does have great assets in the form of Robsack Wood and Churchwood ancient - listed in this document as one of the most important ecological habitats in town. So WHY is this council determined to build multi storey flats in the middle of this special biodiverse site when their own borough ecologist warned of the devastation any development would cause?The proposals are a blatant example of this council's determination to raise money to the detriment of our important open spaces.Residents in Hollington value these woodlands which date back to the 1600's. They must not be compromised.