Have your say
The Planning Inspectorate has finalised the dates for the next set of hearings..
Issue Specific Hearing on Public Rights of Way
Tuesday 25th February – 9.30am Registration for a 10.00am start
Location - Ashford International Hotel
Open Floor Hearing
Tuesday 25th February – 4.30pm Registration for a 5.00pm start
Location -Ashford International Hotel
Issue Specific Hearing on Batteries
Wednesday 26th February - 9.30am Registration for a 10.00am start
Location - Ashford International Hotel
If you wish to speak about Batteries or Public Rights of Way then the Issue Specific Hearings are the place to do it. The Open Floor Hearing is an opportunity to speak on any aspect(s) of the planning application that concerns you.
This will almost certainly be your last opportunity to have your say.
In order to speak at any of the Hearings you will need to complete an Event Participation Form online by 23.59 on Wednesday 19th February. If you have difficulty completing the form online, then you can phone the case team on 0303444 5000. The form can be found here.
You will also need to fill in the form if you wish to attend the meeting as a non-speaker. It is also possible to speak at the Hearings by Teams. You can also watch a livestream of the event via a link that will be made available on the project webpage shortly before the event is scheduled. When completing the form you will be asked for your Interested Party Reference Number. Even if you don’t have one, you can still apply to speak. You will also be asked to provide a brief summary of what you intend to say.
The length of time you have to speak will depend on the number of people wishing to speak, but we anticipate around 5 minutes. Remember the Examining Authority is not inviting general statements about how the Government’s policy on Solar Panels is wrong, but rather how the proposed scheme will affect you personally. If you spoke at the previous Open Floor Hearing then you will not be able to speak at this Open Floor Hearing, but you can speak at the Issue Specific Hearings.
Our request to hold the Open Hearing in Aldington has fallen on deaf ears and all Hearings will be held at the Ashford International Hotel. If you have difficulty in getting to the venue, then do contact us and we will endeavour to arrange a lift for you.
Speaking in public is a task that few relish, but heart felt views expressed about this ill-conceived scheme from those who will be directly affected will have an impact. This will be our very last chance to persuade the Planning Inspectorate to recommend a Refusal.
If you don’t feel able to speak then please do attend the Hearings anyway.
It is absolutely vital that we show that the community cares about the terrible impact this project will have.