South Chailey Development; Please oppose

[TheJasperCo]

I agree, it would be hypocritical to object to that.

There's a shortage of homes in the south-east and we're going to have to get used to seeing planning proposals like these. And with an ageing population, we'll need more retirement homes too. I think the NIMBYs and BANANAs better get used to it.

What is a banana?

 

[Gwylan]

What is a banana?

Build Absolutely Nothing Anywhere Near Anything

 

[The Large One]

Just read through the 'objections', and I haven't got a clue what the nature of them are - only that the developers plan to do X, Y and Z at no obvious passing detriment to the locals. That, it seems, is enough for them to object.

 

[dougdeep]

It can't look worse than the brickworks. FACT!

 

[keaton]

Ignoring this development, are people seriously suggesting that because we wanted the Amex it's hypocritical to object to any other development?

 

[deletebeepbeepbeep]

Ignoring this development, are people seriously suggesting that because we wanted the Amex it's hypocritical to object to any other development?

Yeah that's a bit silly, the Amex was permitted as the benefits of the stadium were considered to outweigh its harm to the countryside. That doesn't mean supporters of the Amex should accept a 20 storey tower block in the middle of nowhere which would have no tangible social benefits and look as ugly as sin.

In this case however it loos like the objectors are grasping at straws as the proposal would appear to meet a social need with limited impacts.

 

[The Large One]

Ignoring this development, are people seriously suggesting that because we wanted the Amex it's hypocritical to object to any other development?

I think it's hypocritical to object for the reasons being given.

If it was a 24-storey tower block, landfill site, or a looney bin there might be a case for objection.

 

[BUTTERBALL]

Can't see anything to stop in going ahead in the objections.

The threat of 'construction traffic' is usually overplayed. We were told of the catastrophic traffic impact on the A259 when Southern Water built their sewage treatment works at Peacehaven. It never happened, nor did the smell and all the other usual problems people thought would affect the area- and this was a huge development. I wouldn't worry, these things are usually nowhere near as bad as they seem.

 

[drop dead fred]

*Financially non-viable development providing private nursing only for those who can afford it
*Wrong location, insufficient amenities

Looks perfect to me
Got the money when can I move in ??
F*** the amenities Will sainsburys bring my shopping ??

 

[beorhthelm]

Ignoring this development, are people seriously suggesting that because we wanted the Amex it's hypocritical to object to any other development?

no, but i do think it means we should give more positive consideration towards development and avoid a knee jerk "save the trees/fields/view" responce.

 

[Screaming J]

Have to agree with the majority of posters (in fact overwhelming majority). Get fed up with people that live in areas objecting to others living in the same area. I wonder how many that object to the proposal are residents of Pouchlands which, used to be a facility for geriatrics and mental health but was converted to provide housing. So, in effect all this is doing is replacing a facility that used to exist in the village.

This; in spades. Can't really see anything wrong with this, the traffic objections are laughable. And , if I'm not mistaken, this would be actually ON (or at worst, very near) what used to be part of Pouchlands.

 

[Frutos]

What is a banana?

Build Absolutely Nothing Anywhere Near Anybody

 

[brakespear]

Does anyone else feel guilty about opposing new builds after the struggle we went through to get the Amex?

yeah, a bit.

 

[Raleigh Chopper]

I think a Mosque would look nice there as well.

 

[Seagull73]

Also, South Chailey is hardly 'beautiful'.

 

[gripper stebson]

....this is going well.

 

[HAILSHAM SEAGULL]

I know a bus driver who might sign it.

 

[Mellor 3 Ward 4]

Well, contrary to the vast majority of posters, and without any knowledge of the proposed development, I do have some sympathy.

There are close on 1,000,000, yes one million, empty houses in the UK, and huge swathes of land banked by developers that already has planning permission on it.

Regeneration of inner cities, and higher taxes on second homes would help.

There are also,thousands upon thousands of square feet of office space in the SE that could be converted into flats.

Sussex is a beautiful county and IMO deserves protection.

 

[Carrot Cruncher]

Well, contrary to the vast majority of posters, and without any knowledge of the proposed development, I do have some sympathy.

There are close on 1,000,000, yes one million, empty houses in the UK, and huge swathes of land banked by developers that already has planning permission on it.

Regeneration of inner cities, and higher taxes on second homes would help.

There are also,thousands upon thousands of square feet of office space in the SE that could be converted into flats.

Sussex is a beautiful county and IMO deserves protection.

Whilst I agree that the countryside does need protecting, where are these million empty properties? VERY few are in the South East, whilst there's loads in cities up north like Newcastle and Liverpool.

Sussex doesn't have an industrial history, so there's no wasteland, or any land for that matter, that can be redeveloped. Sadly, it will mean encroachment into the sticks.

Someone on here made the brilliant point that if you object to every development, then people (the council, etc) will stop listening and you're knackered when the big one comes along.

A retirement home in a modern village, most of which is less than 40 years old, is not worth railing against in my opinion.

 

[Lindfield by the Pond]

People have to live somewhere. Have had many recent developments in Lindfield - not opposed any of them. Best get involved trying to get them to fit in, and ensure infrastructure is supported.