We call on decision-makers to stop the proposed Parklands Farm and West Street housing development in Dormansland and to reject Elivia Homes’ two separate planning applications for the neighbouring sites.
Elivia Homes is preparing plans for around 80 new homes across Parklands Farm and West Street. Local residents are deeply concerned about the scale of this development and the pressure it would place on the character of Dormansland and the surrounding area. Many of us are worried about the loss of open space, the strain on roads and local services, and the way a large new build-out could change the feel of the village for the people who live here now.
We understand that homes are needed, but they must be planned in the right place and in a way that fits the community. Building on these sites would bring lasting change to land that many residents value as part of the local landscape. Once it is built over, that cannot be undone.
We are asking for this proposal to be stopped and for Dormansland’s future to be protected with planning that puts local people, the village setting, and the long-term wellbeing of the community first.
I live in west street and have huge concerns about the increased traffic in the area particularly Dormans road which is already heavy with traffic. We already have limited school and doctors in the area so it will put an added strain on the local community. The area is liable to flooding and unsuitable for development.