Firstly, a big thank you to those of you who have already donated.  We appreciate that donations have come from residents of both Kingston and East Preston and perhaps from others who live nearby.

Every donation really counts towards achieving our target.

The support we have received proves just how much the community cares about protecting this site that is an area of open countryside, within the gap between settlements, and is Grade 1 agricultural land. Plus, additional housing places additional pressure on local infrastructure such as roads, schools, healthcare etc.

Based on the initial response to the fund raising, Council asked our solicitor to proceed with the Application for Judicial Review and that was submitted on 8 November, 2024. If the Administrative Court permits the application, the judicial review will proceed to the High Court.

We are pleased to say that the combined amount raised through crowdfunder and direct donations so far is close to £10,000! Of course, there is still a long way to go as that still leaves a further £25,000 to raise!  
So please do support us.

 You can do this

   1. By donating via crowdfunder:-

        https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/seeking-a-review-to-quash-a-planning-decision

2. If you prefer, please email the Clerk to arrange a direct bank transfer:  clerk@kingston-wsx-pc.gov.uk  

    3.  Whilst the above payments are preferred, cheques made out to Kingston Parish Council may be sent to the
         Clerk at 33 The Ridings, East Preston BN16 2TW

We have extended the crowdfunder closing date until January to allow more time to meet our target to cover the cost of pursuing the application through the High Court. Any monies not spent will remain in the Kingston Parish Council Planning Matters Reserve Account to address future planning issues around development on agricultural land and/or in the Gap between Settlements.