Plans for a new housing development remain on hold amid fears of a road accident similar to that which claimed the life of a young girl and her grandmother. The bid for 17 homes in Wingham, near Canterbury, has sparked concerns over the safety of a nearby junction if more properties are built in the area. Developers have proposed installing a pedestrian crossing and using double-yellow lines to stop parked vehicles blocking the view of motorists turning in and out of Preston Hill where it meets the A257. But councillors argue the safety measures are inadequate, with one branding the junction a…
