Beach huts row at Kingsdown goes global
A campaign to stop beach huts being built at Kingsdown
has gone global - with protesters across the world adding their
signatures to a petition.
By Tuesday, more than 600 signatures had been
collected, including objectors from Pakistan, United States,
Hong Kong and Australia.
The campaigners are up in arms over Tingdene Holiday
Park’s quest to place 5.5m long huts on the foreshore for use by
the chalet owners staying at the park in the village, off The
Street.
"The beach is protected as a Site of Special Scientific Interest where rare plants and wildlife is thriving" – protester Karen Brewer
One of the
protesters, Karen Brewer, said that apart from the online petition,
many other objectors had added their comments to the district
council website.
She added: “A further 230 residents and visitors to the beach
have provided detailed comments referring to the ecological,
environmental and economic reasons as to why these plans should be
rejected by the district council.
“The beach is protected as a Site of Special Scientific
Interest where rare plants and wildlife is thriving.
"It nestles at the foot of the White Cliffs of Dover, a
renowned and iconic area of outstanding natural beauty.
“Many people are concerned about the damage that the large
huts will impose on the fragile shingle environment, and the
increase in traffic, noise and rubbish on an unspoilt natural
beach, enjoyed by thousands of visitors, holidaymakers and
residents every year.”
13/03/13
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