The Parish Council (PC) wants residents to be aware that Rother District Council (RDC) has produced draft proposals which include a substantial increase in the number of new homes to be built in the village.  Our village produced Salehurst & Robertsbridge Neighbourhood Plan (NP), published July 2018, which PROPOSED 180 NEW DWELLINGS over five development sites, plus 17 had already been approved on a sixth site adjacent to Culverwells.  RDC, in their current Draft Local Plan, IS NOW PROPOSING AN ADDITIONAL 147 HOMES, , making a total (including the numbers / sites in the NP) of 344 for our Parish.  The PC considers that the proposed additional homes for Grove Farm (an extra 70) and Openfield site adjacent to the Mill Site (50) are excessive and if built would have an unacceptable impact on the village, particularly in the context of our location within the High Weald National Landscape (formerly AONB).  The PC believes the 25 new homes proposed by Homes England on the Openfield site is the maximum number this site can accommodate.  The PC will be formally responding to RDC’s consultation and it would be really helpful if residents also individually respond, giving their views on the proposals Local Plan Consultation – Rother District Council by the closing date of 23rd March.  RDC is hosting an exhibition of all sites on Tuesday 10th March from 3-7pm in Battle Memorial Hall which we strongly encourage residents to attend.