Massive protest against housebuilding on the Downs outside Worthing

Worthing residents sent a clear message to developers on Saturday when they gathered to protest against plans to build 90 homes on the edge of the Downs.

By The Newsroom

Published 27th Sep 2005, 15:01 BST

Updated 8th Jun 2018, 03:36 BST

Equipped with banners and whistles the 100'“strong group and MP Tim Loughton toured the area near Beeches Avenue to oppose the plans by Hargreaves.

The proposal was rejected by Worthing Borough Council last autumn because it would have severely impacted on the already crowded A27. Hargreaves are now appealing and a public enquiry will be heard in November.

After the tour the group gathered at Hill Barn car park for a rally.

Chairman of Beeches Action Group, Karl Heryet said: "People certainly saw us and heard us and we got a lot of toots of support from passing traffic and we have had a lot of support from people across Worthing as well as the local area.

For full story read this week's West Sussex Gazette, September 29