A PLAN to build a supermarket, residential flats and health centre at the former West Hill hospital site is being supported by residents.

In a survey organised by West Hill Action Group (WAG), 85 people living in the area supported supermarket giant Asda's planning application.

None were in favour of the council's plan for an urban village consisting of nearly 300 low-cost, high-density flats.

WAG secretary Sonia Keane, who objected to the councils plans, said: "They may have called it an urban village but they are only talking about building flats.

"Moving hundreds of people into a concentrated area like this who have come from all walks of life can only spell trouble.

"The council should be listening to our opinion, that's why we voted them in."

The group's only major concern with Asda's application is traffic congestion on King Edward's Avenue and Westhill generated by people shopping at the supermarket.

A Dartford Borough Council spokesman, said: "We are holding a public meeting in January to let people express their views."

The meeting is being held on January 9, at 7pm, at Our Lady's Roman Catholic Primary School, King Edwards Avenue.

December 21, 2001 16:00