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Following concerns over the Wayfinders scheme ETC is to rescind the decisions taken under Item 8.4 July Council and Item 8.13 at September Council so that the plans can be reconsidered.

Some residents have requested further information on the development of the Wayfinders scheme.   This involves the erection of seven signs spread between the top station and the roundabout at Mont St Aignan Way.  They have been identified as a way to improve the economic viability of the town, aiming to increase footfall in the High […]

The District Council is due to be carrying out tree works (weather permitting) dealing with the over-sized leylandii along the end of the Leisure Centre’s all-weather pitch, during Monday and Tuesday next week (10th and 11th September).  This will affect access into Stangrove Park from Park View Close, and likewise from the park to Park […]

Thank you to everyone who came, spoke or sent their comments prior to the meeting last Monday.  The Council members considered each site and policy individually and agreed the responses.  They have been posted on the District Council site and should be validated shortly.  A copy of the full response is attached.  Draft Local Plan response August […]

The District Council has provided copies of three of the information boards they will be using at their consultation at Waitrose on Tuesday 14 August.  They have also provided large scale copies of three sites proposing ‘Exceptional Circumstances’ for development in the Green Belt.   They are available for residents to view at Doggetts Barn between […]

Have you had a chance to check out the plans for Edenbridge in the Draft Local Plan.  You are being asked what you think about proposals for housing, employment, retail and other infrastructure up to 2035.  Responses need to be made to Sevenoaks District Council by 10 September.  Please let the Town Council know your […]

Although  Sevenoaks District Council and the Town Council have been posting about the Local Plan consultation, everyone seems to be enjoying the summer too much to let us know what they think.  The plans do cover the whole of the district but the interactive map at https://www.sevenoaks.gov.uk/info/20069128/new_local_plan/389/draft_local_plan_consultation  will show you the sites that have been put […]

The District Council is seeking comments on the Draft Local Plan, it says what can be built and where up to 2035. It includes proposals for new housing and employment land and improvements to retail and infrastructure. Once finalised, the new Local Plan will be used to assess planning applications in Sevenoaks District. It contains proposals for new homes, community improvements and […]

What are we planning to do? Kent County Council is planning a scheme to improve safety in Edenbridge town centre. The scheme will make changes to the existing 30mph speed limit in the High Street, Lingfield Road, Forge Croft and Church Street. This will involve the implementation of new 20mph Zone speed limit signs and […]

The large group of travellers have now been evicted from Stangrove Park and the clean up operation will be carried out, with the rubbish being collected by Sevenoaks District Council. Access to some areas has been temporarily restricted in order to secure sites. Additional security measures have been put in place in a number of […]