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Many thanks to all
those who have
registered as
supporters of
Stopkig.org,
particularly those
who have recently
added their names.
I am pleased to
report that we now
have over 8000
registered
supporters but we
still need more - so
please do pass on
the link to friends
and neighbours and
encourage them to
register.
We are entering the
crucial Public
Inquiry stage of the
planning process.
From the outset it
has been AXA’s
intention to by-pass
local democracy and
test the UK
Government’s policy
of deciding major
infrastructure
planning
developments on a
centralised basis.
Stopkig.org is
absolutely convinced
that the supposed
‘Strategic Rail
Freight Interchange’
(SFRI) will, if
approved, end up as
a ‘Regional
Distribution Centre”
(RDC) for which
local planning
approval would
normally be
required. Hence we
believe the KIG
application is
nothing more than an
attempt to gain
planning approval to
a very nasty and
unwanted
development, through
the back door of a
‘national interest’,
which does not in
fact exist.
You will see from
the text herewith
that we are looking
for volunteers to
attend the Inquiry,
which begins on 13th
October and we also
seek volunteers who
are prepared to
speak at the
Inquiry. I urge you
please to come
forward to fulfill
these roles.
The prospect of
3,000 lorry
movements per day
and all night rail
freight shunting in
our historic
community is quite
appalling and must
be stopped.
The public Inquiry
is your last chance
to influence the
Planning Inspector,
so please be active
in voicing your
objections, making
your opposition
known and if
possible by
attending the Public
Inquiry. I have not
dwelled on the
revised proposals,
which have little
impact on the
physical development
and no impact on its
intended use but
would encourage you
to write to MBC
advising your
continuing objection
so the Planning
Inspector is left in
no doubt about the
strength of local
feeling.
You will see from
the attached ‘Action
Points’ that we are
asking you to write
two letters; one to
Maidstone Borough
Council confirming
your objections to
the revised
proposals; the
second to The
Secretary of State
DEFRA, registering
your objections to
the proposed
‘stopping up’ of
bridleways and
re-routing of
footpaths.
There is a real
danger of these
public rights of way
being lost forever.
Additional detail on
the action
Stopkig.org would
like you to take as
well as an overview
of the amendments to
the plan and a list
of potential issues
that the public may
wish to speak about
at the public
enquiry can be
viewed by clicking
below :
Important
action
StopKIG.org
would
like you
to take
Appendix A - An
Overview of the
Amendments to the
Plan
Appendix B -
Potential Issues the
Public may wish to
speak about at the
Inquiry
Many
thanks for your
support.
Alan Thomas
Chairman
Stopkig.org |
