Huge opposition to 2,000 homes planned on London green belt

"Berkeley has unveiled its Ravensbourne Place' project, a large residential neighbourhood that would sit south of Bromley Football Club on a large patch of land between Hayes Lane and the A21. Berkeley claims the Government's new grey belt policy has opened up the green belt site for development, as it no longer fully serves the Green Belt purposes and is well connected to local services. The developer believes 2,000 homeshalf of which would be affordableat Ravensbourne Place would help combat the country's housing crisis."

"Over 5,000 people have signed a petition in just five days against Berkeley's plan to build around 2,000 homes on green belt land in Bromley. Residents fear the loss of green space, harm to wildlife and grazing horses, and added pressure on schools and roads, calling the plan an irreversible threat to Bromley's environment and community character."

"It also wants Ravensbourne to improve walking and cycling connections to and from Norman Park and local sports clubs to make it easier and more accessible for Bromley residents to stay active. Berkeley has launched a website with information about the housing project and is asking residents for feedback. It is hosting a public exhibition on Tuesday, November 18 in the Ravens Lounge at Bromley FC between 3pm and 7.30pm."

Berkeley plans Ravensbourne Place, a residential neighbourhood of about 2,000 homes on green belt land south of Bromley Football Club between Hayes Lane and the A21. The plan includes 50% affordable housing, new parks, orchards, community allotments, and improved walking and cycling links to Norman Park and local sports clubs. The proposal relies on the government's new grey belt policy and site connectivity as justification for development. A public exhibition is scheduled for November 18 and a project website is open for resident feedback. Over 5,000 petitioners oppose the development, citing threats to grazing horses, wildlife, green space, and local infrastructure.

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