Up to 300 new homes could be built on 10 acres of open land in Edenbridge.

A planning application submitted to Sevenoaks District Council seeks permission to build the properties on land west of St John’s Way and Enterprise Way.

The development would include 300 homes with associated parking and landscaping and 2.6 hectares of public open space.

Cooper Estates Limited, the company behind the plans, said 120 homes (40%) would be affordable housing.

The site is currently in use for agriculture and is to the east of the Enterprise Way commerical trading park and residential development at the Beeches in St John's Way.

To the north and south is existing housing and the railway line which may subject residents in the area to noise.

Traffic generated by the proposed development may also cause road noise and vibration that may affect existing residential properties around the site.

The area has been dissected into a number of housing "character areas" with individual themes. Cooper Estates Ltd said careful consideration has been given to ensure these work well with each other.

A mixture of rural style buildings, two and three storey and open front properties have been integrated into plans.

There would be two main primary vehicular accesses to be provided from St John’s Way and Enterprise Way. This would provide choice for residents and help to alleviate any adverse impacts of additional traffic to existing residents of St John’s Way.

Concerns have been raised by members of public about the impact of increased traffic and a risk of flooding on the site.

"A second objection from ourselves is the implied danger in respect of the flood plain across the field where the new development is proposed" - Ron Rogers...

Responding to the application Edenbridge resident Ron Rogers said: "The Travel Plan fails to address the key issue of a significantly raised level of danger to the lives of young children who live on the houses around and near the green on St Johns Way caused by such a large increase in housing on the proposed new development.

"There can be no doubt that the large size of the new development will significantly increase the volume of daily traffic down St Johns Way which is already a dangerous road for children who run across it regularly to play on the green.

"A second objection from ourselves is the implied danger in respect of the flood plain across the field where the new development is proposed.

"Edenbridge is regularly observed as a vulnerable area in respect of flooding and we believe this issue requires more serious attention to completely satisfy local residents and the council that there is not a raised level of danger to the area through the construction of such a large development."

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