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    Reading this thread through I don't think I've seen anyone actively campaigning to have this proposed development proceed in its entirety, unchanged in any way. What I've seen are quite a number of people who are prepared to read all the paperwork and evaluate the contents of the application against their thorough local knowledge so as to come to a balanced and fair opinion as to the desirability, or otherwise, of the CGI proposals.

    It can be noted from the available documentation that CGI have consulted extensively with English Heritage, The National Trust, Protect Kent, DDC, DTC, the Archaeological Society, Ancient Monuments, etc. and that a very large proportion of the planning application documentation derives from the findings of those consultations. Members of those organisations which have been consulted as part of the preparation for this documentation should be able to obtain details of questions and answers from their own organisation.

    As I have a personal interest in local history and heritage, I've been wading through the documents myself to see what detrimental impact, if any, there will be on our heritage and how that might balance against any enhancements that this proposal might deliver to the existing and very real historical significance of the WH. In short, does the CGI proposal on balance preserve and enhance or destroy and obliterate?

    As a first detailed read takes about 12 hours or so and a secondary read to highlight items of most importance to the site can be done over a couple of days taking the documents in 3 or 4 hour chunks, it behoves anyone who wishes to build a cogent argument against these plans, that stands any likelihood of being successful, to read these documents and understand them first before researching to find documentation and counter evidence on which to base a solid argument. I'm afraid that knee-jerk reactions that are not well argued and supported by archaeological/historical counter evidence will only serve to damage the cause of those who have already decided that they do not want any of this development to proceed.

    The above is neither an expression of support for the plans or an expression of opposition to them. Neither is it the view or opinion of any organisation with which I am associated.

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