Builders have been ordered to stop some of their work on a housing estate where a "horrendous chalk scar" blighting the countryside has been created. Residents have complained about the huge blot on the Kent Downs National Landscape off Folkestone Road, Dover, which can be seen from miles away. The Enzo's Homes 'chalk scar' off Folkestone Road as seen from the top of Dover's Western Heights Dover District Council (DDC) has imposed an immediate two-month halt on certain engineering work at Enzo's Homes' development amid concerns about harm to wildlife and the area's "scenic beauty".
The authority's leader, Labour councillor Kevin Mills, told KentOnline: "It is probably the only site you can see from the moon. It is a chalk scar and actually more than that, it is a complete and utter blot on the landscape. It is horrendous.
"I have had complaints from residents telling me about the unsightliness of the site and their worries about harm to wildlife. "Now with the order to stop work, I will be speaking to officers to find out where we go from here." Mike Tapp, Dover's new Labour MP, has backed DDC's decision.
Dover District Council leader Kevin Mills: 'The building site could be seen from the moon.' Posting on X, formerly Twitter, he said new homes must be built but "developers do not have free reign and must build within the agreed planning permissions". The stoppage order is from last Friday until October 18.
A statement from DDC said: "We have served a temporary stop notice in respect of...
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