The New Pembury Hospital |
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On 20 August, Pembury Parish Council considered the
formal planning application in respect of the new hospital. The Parish Council
is a statutory consultee and does not take the decision; this is the job of
Tunbridge Wells Borough Council. However, the Parish Council has developed a
good working relationship with the Borough Council its contribution, in the
form of questions, comments and proposals, is usually much valued. The Parish Council looked principally at the hospital in terms of its impact on the village. In general, the Council like the low visual impact of the new hospital and the reduced covering of surfaces with concrete throughout the site than at present. During the construction phase, 2008 – 2011, the Council wishes to ensure that a minimum of additional vehicles will pass through the village itself. There will, inevitably be some disruption generally in the area, but much of it will be on the far side of the Woodsgate traffic lights. The new helipad is estimated to see 71 landings per year by the Air Ambulance; your Council will be asking about the flight path into the site. Road access to the new hospital will be controlled by interactive traffic lights. Positive features of the new site include a multi-storey car park with much increased capacity, a bus stop within the site itself, a balancing pond to manage water run-off from the site and a separate dedicated service access for suppliers, maintenance and facilities management. The next stage will be consideration by the Borough Council after consultees have sent in their comments. Alison Morton
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