A major public meeting has been called over plans to build 5,000 houses in the countryside near a historic village. Coinciding with the general election when rural development is bound to be an issue, the event takes place on June 27 to discuss Heathlands Garden Village at Lenham near Maidstone. It has been organised by campaign group Save Our Heathlands (SOHL) and former Conservative MP and parliamentary candidate Helen Whately has been invited. Conservative county councillor Shellina Prendergast and a representative of Maidstone council have also been invited to attend. Lenham Parish Council…