On 17 January, the Teynham & Highsted Community Action Group formally submitted its Statement of Case to the Planning Inspectorate as part of the Highsted Park planning inquiry process. This document outlines the Action Group’s principal arguments and supporting evidence opposing the proposed development and can be found here.

The Action Group is a coalition of five Parish Councils, Doddington, Lynsted with Kingsdown, Newnham, Teynham, and Tonge, which are united in opposition to the proposed Highsted Park development. The Action Group is officially recognised by the Planning Inspectorate for the Highsted Park Planning Inquiry and has been granted “Rule 6” status. This designation allows the group to participate as a key party in the inquiry, presenting evidence, cross-examining witnesses, and making robust arguments to effectively represent community interests.

The Action Group needs your help to stop the Highsted Park development. Please donate now! Donations will fund a barrister to present our case, expert transport analysis, and campaign materials. Together, we can safeguard our countryside and communities.

The Action Group has its own website https://teynham-highsted.org/