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VOTE: Fury at plans for 1,250 new homes in Durrington

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"I think this is disgraceful, it is not democracy at all"
John Clark, founder member of Protect Our Woodland
Published Date: 16 December 2009
AN "outrageous affront to democracy" is how a Titnore Woods campaigner describes Worthing Council's announcement of revised proposals for the West Durrington homes development.
John Clark, a founder member of Protect Our Woodlands, said he was "furious" the council had not notified his group of the revised outline proposals.

"I think this is disgraceful, it is not democracy at all.

"And as all comments to the council have to be in by January 8, it is appalling timing, with people being busy over the Christmas period. This has come right out of the blue."

A council statement, released on Friday, December 11, said Titnore Lane would keep its rural character under the amended outline planning application for the proposed 875-home development at West Durrington.

Negotiation

After months of negotiations between the West Durrington Consortium and West Sussex County Council, it has been agreed that there will be no extra street lighting or a pedestrian footway along Titnore Lane north of Titnore Way.

And far fewer trees will be axed than was originally feared.

But the revised application says it does not prejudice an extension into land north-east of the present site, which, subject to planning permission, would ultimately provide a total in the region of 1,250 new homes at West Durrington in the period to 2026.

Since the outline application was submitted to the borough council in August, 2008, the South Downs National Park boundary has been agreed and now includes Titnore Woods and Castle Goring.

This boundary adjoins the northern edge of the application site.

Woodland

The developers plan to create a dense woodland buffer at least 12 metres wide between the development and the National Park boundary.

The consortium's original planning application in 2003 proposed straightening Titnore Lane, which would have resulted in the loss of 275 trees.

The revised application of August, 2008, proposed speed management measures rather than straightening or widening Titnore Lane.

Worthing's planning committee will consider the application on January 28.

The application can be inspected at the planning services section, Portland House, Richmond Road, Worthing, between 9am and 5pm Monday to Thursday and 9am and 4pm on Friday.

The plans and supporting information can be viewed on www.worthing.gov.uk and at Worthing Central Library.

Comments should sent to James Appleton, executive head of planning, regeneration and well-being, at Portland House, by January 8.

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  • Last Updated: 16 December 2009 1:57 PM
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Wheely,

17/12/2009 15:47:26
It's no big deal. Anyway this quote from the article above should satisfy the protesters.

"And far fewer trees will be axed than was originally feared"

This is a fair exchange for much needed cheaper housing.

Perhaps a little less hype and sensationalism from pressure groups and lobbyists would also save the local tax payer a great deal of money. It would also reduce police costs !

On the other side of this silly argument, this housing will not be finished for years. By then Britain's recession will be biting hard in everyone's pockets trying to pay back what the country owes. An extra 1200 houses will be more than welcome into this local economy. Perhaps a little more 'tomorrow' rather than just 'today' thinking would not go amiss ?
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keithc,

17/12/2009 19:57:02
Wheely,it is a big deal and please empty your bin responsibly.You are quite insane and are probably the sort of person that will not be satisfied until the coastal plain of West Sussex is paved over.Why build 1200 more nasty little boxes and destroy some lovely ancient woodland in the process ? How long you have lived in the area and dare I ask how old ?
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Wheely,

17/12/2009 22:03:58
keithic

You appear to be quite happy with assumptions, please don't let me interrupt your off-the-cuff immediate assessment of others !!!!

On a more serious side, have a closer look at the wider economy and the economic realities that are heading our way.

I do however sympathise with - I assume - your feelings for woodland - I grew up in real countryside and still miss it occasionally. However, pragmatism will be the order of the day in the not too distant future.

More realistic debate please, tree hugging, yoghurt weaving and medicinal properties derived from rare tree bark will not pay the bills of the future.
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stool,

durrington 18/12/2009 17:20:41
the main point that seems to be missing here is that we desperatly need more houses,the children growing up in worthing need somwhere to live,do you all suggest cardboard boxes? because thanks to thatcher we have a huge demand for more houses to be built to make up for the lamentable housing polices of the tories.remember they stopped councils using the money from council house sales being used to build more council houses,so now we are having to catch up,there are a lot of children in worthing it is there homes that are going to be built,
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Wheely,

18/12/2009 18:49:51
Stool

All good stuff regarding homes for our young families of the future. No one with half a brain is going to disagree with you.

However, where on earth did you manage to dig up the Thatcher policies from after 20 years ????

Please note, we have had a LABOUR GOVERMENT since 1997 and they've changed little of the original policy !

Conclusion; is it possible you're seeing this thread as a vehicle for some sort of local Lib-Dem political agenda ?

Do tell please, then we can have a proper and open debate as opposed to the normal duplicitous nonsense they talk.

If I'm wrong and your not a dodgy Lib-Dem, please accept my unreserved apologies for making unreasonable assumptions.
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keithc,

18/12/2009 21:16:21
Wheely - point taken and inwardly digested but can I assume you're one of the 17% that voted 'Yes' on the vote for more houses in West Durrington on this site ?

We keep getting the 'more affordable housing' s..t rammed down our throats but personally I would like a definition of affordable housing.Houses (however small or large) are not cheap as we all know and is one of the reasons for the current debt situation which quite obviously our great banks have added to.

I agree - our economy is f...ed and will take a long time to recover,but really don't think that building of more houses in Durrington is going to solve the problem however small or large.

P.s I do actually like weaving medicinal yoghurt around the old oak tree !
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Wheely,

19/12/2009 08:27:01
Keithc

Voting on this level of media is more of a sport as too few of us have a truly informed opinion. Note, this level of voting will NOT change national policy.

These policies for house building increases originated in Parliament in about 1999. They were part of a 15 year national study. My advice, vote how you like, it's the debate that's important.

Affordable housing is an essential element to overall community and economical success at local level. Without it, we would just end up as an elitist or dysfunctional society. NB there is no place for 'not-in-my-back-yard' attitude.

Successful communities are inclusive to all. However, 'affordable housing' in recent years has in some areas of Britain come to mean cheap housing of low standards.

Finally, it's too late to correct banking shenanigans, businesses over stretching themselves and the public gorging itself on credit cards debt.

Financial reality and social conscience is the name of the game for the next 30 years at least. The alternatives don't bear thinking about.

There is a wise Asian saying, think global, act local.
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Roger Istead,

Durrington 19/12/2009 15:58:41
Obviously Wheelie is one of the fat cat bankers who can afford the £400,000+ those 4 and 5 bedroom houses will cost. Clearly there’s few on wages available in Worthing who could get that sort of mortgage even if they could get off the 2000+-dole queue. Yes there is the possibility of 10% or so of social housing, but will that mean swelling that dole queue with another 500.

Stool misses the pan complete. Children leaving home don’t need 4 or 5 bedroom houses of even social housing built for families, they need flats close to work and preferably close to the town centre. Next time you’re in Montague St raise your eyes above the shops and see all the empty rooms. That’s where family leavers and first time homemaker might want to live not miles away and expensive travel costs.

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Wheely,

19/12/2009 18:23:27
@ Roger Istead

Wrong on all assumptions you've made in your utterly negative posting.

Try and learn this, "assumptions only disappoint all concerned"

If you had any basic nouse about you, then username keithc gave you a sound clue. You missed it through arrogance and stupidity in pursuance of your own non-agenda. Username stool did not "miss the pan" as you put it. He or she raised a key issue on this subject and you missed it.

Conclusion, you have nothing of value to say other than ya-boo-sucks, everyone else is wrong except you - 'plonker-roger' !

You're coming over as one of those well educated inexperienced know-all types who actually knows nothing about anything. Are you one of those local Liberal Democrats who have been spinning this sort of negative rubbish for years ?
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Roger Istead,

Durrington 19/12/2009 19:00:37
I’m sorry you’re not very well Wheely, but hopefully you'll have a peaceful Christmas.
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