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Proposed Lidsing Garden Village Development

P002726 - 29 March 2022

Presentations: 1
Presenters: 0

At a Glance

This petition concerning proposed lidsing garden village development was presented to Parliament once by 0 MPs.

Issue Summary

The petition addresses the threat of housing development in Capstone Valley, which is part of an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). Local residents are concerned about the lack of community engagement and the negative impact on traffic, infrastructure, and health services.

Action Requested

The House of Commons urges the Government to encourage Maidstone Borough Council to cancel plans for the Lidsing Garden Village development.

Key Facts

  • 3,681 local residents signed the petition.
  • Proposed development includes over 2000 houses on farmland at Lidsing.
  • Additional traffic would amount to 4000 cars or 10,000 extra car journeys daily.
  • A spur road to the M2 motorway would destroy part of an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
  • Health services are already over-stretched and cannot cope with potential new residents.

Presentation Timeline

MPs presented this petition on the following dates. Each card shows the presenters and any recorded remarks.

Presented
29 March 2022
No presenters recorded for this presentation.
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