Land South and East of Sittingbourne, Kent -S77 Inquiry

2 July 2026

The Inspector’s report was submitted to the Secretary of State on 1 July 2026. Please note that the report is not made public until the Secretary of State issues their decision.

5 November 2025

The Inquiry formally closed on Friday 31 October 2025

The Inquiry was live streamed live on the Council’s YouTube channel SwaleCouncil – YouTube

The final version of the Inquiry Programme is available here Final Inquiry Programme

The latest Core Documents List is  https://programmeofficers.co.uk/Highsted/HighstedCDs.pdf

The latest Inquiry Documents List is https://programmeofficers.co.uk/Highsted/InquiryDocslist.pdf

The Inspector for the Inquiry was Christina Downes BSc DipTP MRTPI

The Programme Officers were Helen Wilson and Yvonne Parker; impartial officers of the Inquiry they worked under the direction of the Inspector.   Helen and Yvonne can be contacted at info@programmeofficers.co.uk or Helen Wilson (01432 639547/ 0787 944 3035)/ Yvonne Parker (01282 450522/ 0781 333 4305)