Here is the link for the 2042 Local Plan Consultation
Our public meeting in October focused on the newly launched 2042 Local Plan, where Edenbridge has 2801 new homes proposed. This is worth a watch to understand what is included in the plan and how best to respond in order to get your voice heard. You have until 11 December 2025 to get your response in.
Use your own voice
It is very important to speak in your own voice while staying focused on the strongest arguments. If there are hundreds of submissions that are copy / paste versions of what others have said, they will not be counted.
Some things to consider before replying
- How do you feel about the scale of housing planned for Edenbridge compared with the rest of the district?
- What impact would this have on traffic, schools, health services, or flooding where you live?
- Do you think the homes proposed will be genuinely affordable for local people?
- What would sustainable growth look like to you?
This is what the planners will look for
These reasons count (use these)
🚧 Traffic & transport – congestion, road safety, parking, buses/trains.
🏫 Services – schools, doctors, dentists, power networks, water supply, sewage / other utilities.
🌊 Flooding & drainage – local flooding, run-off, long-term risks.
🌳 Green Belt / environment – loss of countryside, wildlife, trees.
🏘 Housing mix – affordable homes for local people, right types of housing.
🏠 Design & character – size, density, fits (or doesn’t) with Edenbridge.
These reasons do not count (avoid these)
- House prices or loss of a private view.
- Dislike of the developer.
- “I don’t like change” on its own.
Putting it all together
- Pick 1-2 (or more) reasons from those that count above
- Add your own experience (example: The road already floods every winter, my GP has a 4-week wait)
- Say what you want (example: no building until we have the right infrastructure, or flood defences are proven)