Your views are welcome on the Partnership scheme
and can be given at a
PUBLIC MEETING
on *
THURSDAY 21st September
at
7.30pm Bridge Village Hall
If you are unable to come but would like to comment,
or prefer to comment in writing please do so below and
return this part of the pamphlet before 21 st September
to the collection box in the Village Shop.
Comments:
Please continue on separate paper if required.
The Principles of the Scheme
Three phase implementation over 15 years
Housing:
Mixed affordable and free market housing.
Establishment of Village Housing Association to
manage affordable (rent) housing.
Continuing review of proposed housing type.
Design and layout will take due regard of the
conservation area status of the site.
Amenities:
New Village Hall
lndoor sports facilities / encouraged shared use
with school
Opportunities for youth work
Car Parking
For village hall users and off street parking
Safe access to school for delivery/collection
children
Extensive landscape scheme to mask the A2.
Workshops:
Small scale "good neighbour" workshop units.
Improve job opportunities within the village.
Opportunities for ‘home working’
Benefit to village "micro-economy".
The Background
Village Appraisal:
Undertaken 1988- 89 by a committee of local residents
to provide a framework for the future of the village.
Recommendations:
* Explore possibility of affordable housing
* Encourage office/shop/cottage industry development
* Support leisure opportunity for young people
* Create off street carparking
* Encourage pride in the village by improving cleanliness
Parish Council's reponse:
* Approached all local landowners to identify sites for
affordable housing
* Offer of land from Highland Court Investments was
rejected as unsuitable by Canterbury City Council
Planning Director
* Offer from Cantley Estates included leisure facilities,
mixed housing and workshops
* Discussions with Canterbury City Council on
development of the "Brickfields" site - not taken any
further by Canterbury City Council who own the site
* Exhibitions of partnership proposals and various public
meetings
Parish Council's continued action:
* Formation of ‘Partnership’ between Parish Council and
Cantley Estates Ltd
* Development of ’Partnership’ scheme and its further
public exhibition and public consultation
* Representation to Canterbury City Council to include
the scheme in the District Plan - declined by Canterbury
City Planning Committee.