Aldingbourne in outright rejection of housing proposals as unsustainable

A firm 'no' to thousands of homes has been given by Aldingbourne councillors. They have formally told Arun District Council about their opposition to its proposal to earmark land around the Westergate, Barnham and Eastergate area for 2,500 homes.

The idea is one of three options for new housing before 2026 which Arun District Council had issued for consultation. It has alarmed villagers and Aldingbourne Parish Council reflected that opposition in its formal comments to the district council.

John Penfold, (pictured), the parish council's chairman, said: "It has taken nearly 1,000 years for Aldingbourne to reach its current size. Click here to read the dull story in full...