LETTER: ‘Done deal’ is unacceptable
Firstly, the proposed new ground is consistently inaccurately described as being at Hop Oast which misleads many people of its actual intended location.
Hop Oast comprises the council rubbish tip, council parking ground for large lorries, the Shell garage and the park and ride.
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Hide AdThe proposed new football ground is within the grounds of the Horsham Park Golf Club which is on the south side of the Worthing Road.
Apart from one small farm there has been no development on the south side from the Worthing Road railway bridge as far as the A24 bypass. It has been for centuries an area of green fields, woodland and peaceful wildlife crisscrossed by footpaths much appreciated by walkers.
The golf course is part of the ancient Denne Park Estate established in the early 17th century and more recently part of the strategic gap between Horsham and Southwater. A major development such as now proposed is NOT in keeping.
Secondly, some local councillors have referred to the proposal as ‘a done deal’. It is NOT. HDC has facilitated the ground option thus acting as ‘judge and jury’ which is totally unacceptable.
CARIS KENNEDY
Denne Park, Worthing Road, Horsham