On 15 February an extraordinary meeting of Bridge Parish Council was held in the Bridge cricket pavilion. The meeting was also attended by councillors from other parishes that will be affected by Quinn Estates’ planned development of Highland Court, and several members of the public. A presentation was made by Alastair Cracknell of Quinn Estates during which it was noted that the number of planned holiday homes has been reduced from 300 to 200. Concerns were expressed by councillors and the public on pressure on existing water infrastructure, the effects on wildlife and the viability of plans to make the farm a functioning organic one. A major concern was traffic (pressure on the A2 road junction and the likelihood of “rat runs” developing through Bridge and the adjacent countryside) and the need for comprehensive traffic modelling that takes into account the effects of other planned developments such as Mountfield. Quinn Estates aim to submit the plans to Canterbury City Council in June. A public consultation will be held in Bridge on 22 March.
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