Your letters - February 5

Floodlights objections

THE planning decision on the floodlights at Little Common football pitch seems to have been taken only on the technical specification data of the lights, no mention whatsoever has been made of the other concerns raised by residents.

In my opinion it would appear that the committee have totally ignored these concerns.

We have a valid argument in that, the planning officer recommended refusal and in passing on the points raised by residents, noted on just one point (the effect on house values) that it was not a planning issue, it therefore follows that all the other objections were valid and should have affected the decision.

This doesn't seem democratic, as if the application had been refused the applicant is at liberty to resubmit a number of times, however the objectors who feel that their views have not been addressed have no recourse under the system.

As I have said in my objection, at the moment I don't have any issues with the football club. As things stand the inconveniences during the daytime are something you expect living near a public space and functions are usually over by late afternoon. Floodlighting and all that follows with it however will completely change the situation.

I have no confidence in Rother District Council as a resident and ratepayer; it seems to be more concerned with having events staged, rather than looking after the environment and well-being of their residents