The green light has been given for 43 new homes – despite 44 letters opposing the plans.<\/p>\n
Planning councillors unanimously voted through the scheme for Northwall Road, Deal, after locals raised fears about flooding and traffic.<\/p>\n
An artist’s impression of housing proposed for the Northwall Road area in Deal. Picture: Hudson Madigan Ltd<\/p>\n
One of the most recent opponents on the council\u2019s planning portal was a resident who said: \u201cThe erection of more than 40 new homes at the end of this road is going to cause the residents unacceptable congestion, potentially another 80-plus cars coming in and out of the only access.<\/p>\n
\u201cAt peak times, school\/work hours this turning is currently dangerous and would be significantly worse!<\/p>\n
\u201cThe site is a flood risk area and extremely close to the train tracks.\u201d<\/p>\n
Another resident feared the proposed development would increase traffic on Northwall Road and neighbouring roads.<\/p>\n
She said in the portal: \u201cThis will increase accident risk, pollution and noise, all of which impacts on the quality of life for residents along these routes.<\/p>\n
The present appearance of the Sandfield Farm area at Northwall Road, Deal. Picture: Google Maps<\/p>\n
\u201cIn addition, there is a school on nearby Golf Road (Sandown Primary), which will be impacted by the increased traffic.\u201d<\/p>\n
The planning committee of Dover District Council (DDC) voted for the application on December 18.<\/p>\n
The scheme, which also provides parking and landscaping, involves knocking down all existing buildings and structures on the 1.6 hectare site, Sandfield Farm.<\/p>\n
The land is at present an authorised aggregate and waste area, with industrial buildings, but also has horse grazing space.<\/p>\n
The aim is to build 38 terraced, detached and semi-detached houses, of two to three storeys, and five apartments.<\/p>\n
A total 30% of the homes would be affordable.<\/p>\n
An artist’s impression of the housing being planned for Northwall Road, Deal. Picture: Hudson Madigan Ltd<\/p>\n
The application is by Kentish Projects Ltd and the renewed scheme this month (December) reduced the original homes count of 44<\/a> asked for in August 2024.<\/p>\n