I write to inform you that the long awaited planning application to redevelop the Kingstonians Football Club is to be considered by the Council's Planning & Development Committee, on Tuesday, 2nd November, 1999.

The meeting of the Committee, due at 7.30pm, is to be held at the Guildhall and it is open to the public.

I will not attempt to describe the application suffice it to say if implemented, it will have a major impact on the neighbourhood in terms of parking, noise, litter etc. and it would impact on the amenities of nearby residences in a very significant way.

For example, one of the proposed stands would be seven metres closer to the rear of the residential properties in Kingston Road than the current stand. In addition, it would be three metres higher than the present one.

Another objectionable aspect is the lack of car parking facilities within the club grounds. No additional parking spaces within the site are proposed. Furthermore, the site area required to carry out this major redevelopment is beyond that currently within the curtilage of the club, and therefore the club needs to extend its boundaries to the north and south, over land that is designated as Metropolitan Open Land, dedicated to the enjoyment of all Kingston residents.

I would urge you therefore, irrespective of whether you objected at the time of the public advertisement or not, to attend the open meeting on Tuesday and show your disapproval of such a monstrous development; although the public are not allowed to speak on planning applications, I am sure you will find ways of showing and making your feelings known.

Please make an effort; it is your environment which is under threat.

Yours sincerely,

Councillor Steve Mama.