The fate of 17 homes residents fear could turn a section of the Garden of England into the “dumping estate of the UK” is set to be decided. Hundreds of people have objected to Esquire Developments’ proposals to build on the land in the heart of Wingham, a village near Canterbury. The firm stresses the 1.3-hectare estate – the size of almost two football pitches – will create “an exciting opportunity” while boosting housing stock. But the plans lodged with Dover District Council have prompted a fierce backlash of 214 objections. And Kent County Council’s Lead Local Flood Authority – which manag…
