Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Residents from Sandway, Kent, UK, say a surge in traveller sites is harming the character of their village and affecting property values.
Locals claim five new unauthorised sites have appeared in the area over the past nine months, prompting complaints to Maidstone Borough Council.
Some residents say they fear further development and feel planning rules are being applied unfairly. The council said it is investigating planning issues and a formal complaint before deciding on any action.
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Residents from Sandway, Kent, UK, say a surge in traveller sites is harming the character of their village and affecting property values.
Locals claim five new unauthorised sites have appeared in the area over the past nine months, prompting complaints to Maidstone Borough Council.
Some residents say they fear further development and feel planning rules are being applied unfairly. The council said it is investigating planning issues and a formal complaint before deciding on any action.
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