We don’t count

The meeting with developers to discuss ‘the delivery of a comprehensive development, infrastructure provision and potential financial contributions’ (Gazette story, June 27) shows the arrogance with which the Arun District Council planning officer treats councillors and the will of the people of the district.

Despite the many objections to proposals to develop the Roundstone Lane area, the planning officer intends to go ahead with meeting developers.

It beggars belief and shows that, as far as officers of the council are concerned, we, the public, do not count.

They would rather their pet scheme of ‘Garden Villages and Communities’ be endorsed by developers, than consider the views of the public.

In case they haven’t noticed, we already have a garden village and developed community without their ‘help’.

That which has taken years to build will be destroyed if development of Roundstone Lane takes place.

I understand Councillor Bower’s statement about having no local plan.

I also attended the full council meeting when officers from the planning department warned that the district may be subjected to multiple planning applications because there is no local plan.

It occurs to me that the meeting with developers may have been manipulated in order for planning officers to be able to say ‘We told you so’.

I have lost all faith!

E. A. Bridges

Bentley Close

Angmering