Why We Object
Explore the evidence behind the key concerns surrounding the proposed Cockreed Lane development, from agricultural land and wildlife to infrastructure, planning policy and alternative sites.
Productive farmland is a finite resource. Discover why protecting this land matters and explore the evidence behind concerns over its permanent loss.
From roads and healthcare to schools and local services, explore the evidence behind the questions being asked about New Romney’s capacity for further development.
Fields, hedgerows and waterways support a rich variety of wildlife. Explore the evidence and discover what could be at stake for the natural environment.
Planning applications are assessed against national and local planning policies. Discover how this proposal compares with the planning framework that guides development decisions.
If new homes are needed, is Cockreed Lane the right place? Explore alternative locations and the factors that make site selection so important.
Did You Know?
111,058 Hectares Lost
More than 111,000 hectares of agricultural land in England were converted to development between 2013 and 2022.
Source: Natural England (2025),Review of Agricultural Land Take to Development (NECR578)
1 in 6 Species Threatened
Nearly one in six UK species (16.1%) is now threatened with extinction.
Source: State of Nature Partnership (2023),State of Nature 2023, as summarised by Natural England.
2,265 Patients Per GP
The Marsh Primary Care Network, which includes New Romney’s GP surgeries, has an average of 2,265 registered patients for every full-time GP.
Source: NHS England (2026),General Practice Workforce & Primary Care Network Data (April 2026).
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