Recorded sightings of skylarks, owls, nightingales, and red kites. Loss of scrubland and hedgerows threatens habitat. Deer roam freely. Have full ecological surveys been carried out, including breeding-season surveys?

Elevated land means proposed roof heights will sit significantly higher than existing homes. Has a verified visual impact assessment been produced?

A 230-home development increases West Malling’s population by ~20%. Local water infrastructure already shows signs of stress. Has capacity modelling been done with Southern Water/Environment Agency?

The site is active, productive Grade 1 agricultural land. National policy states this should only be developed in exceptional circumstances.

Development breaks the current green buffer between West Malling and Offham, changing settlement boundaries.

All access routes are narrow and already congested. What is the plan for HGV routing, timing restrictions, and safety measures?

The consultation is online only, excluding residents without internet access, especially older or vulnerable people. Will there be in-person sessions or paper copies?

Have surveys included peak school and nursery hours, and rat-run behaviour on adjoining roads?

New street and property lighting will affect the setting of the historic town and nearby listed buildings. Has a heritage and dark-sky assessment been completed?

The site is visible from the Kent Downs National Landscape (formerly the North Downs AONB). Has this been assessed in line with national landscape policy?

After years of wilding, meadows within the site are home to rare flowers and fauna. Have specific assessments been completed to understand the loss of rare flowers like "snakes head fritillary"?

There is a culvert that runs under Offham Road which takes surface water from the land both sides of Offham road north and south as this is the true lowest point. With recent flooding has this been assessed?