Goring Gap fight: Drone photos demonstrates strength of feeling as community sends defiant message to develop

More than 300 people gathered to send a defiant message against developers planning to build on the green gap between Worthing and Ferring.

By Sam Morton

Published 6th Feb 2024, 09:02 GMT

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Proposals for a 475-home development at Chatsmore Farm were refused by Worthing Borough Council and have even been the subject of a High Court battle.

A new public inquiry on plans had been scheduled for Tuesday, February 6, as developer Persimmon continues to push to be allowed to build on the land. The inquiry has been delayed until next week because the planning inspector involved is ill.

The latest protest was organised by Sir Peter Bottomley, MP for Worthing West.