The public consultation over a multi-million pound programme to develop Swanley and Hextable closes tonight (November 2).

Sevenoaks District Council has asked residents to comment on the plans which include the relocation of the train station and up to 4,500 homes erected in the area.

The council prefers the most radical change to the area called Scenario 3 whereby, “this scenario in particular will need to be supported by significant greenbelt release and housing expansion to attract retail and leisure investors, and to fund infrastructure improvements.”

Mr Michael Jenkins, 71, has lived in Swanley for the past 40 years and is against the proposals. 

Speaking to News Shopper he said: “Why do Sevenoaks want to build on swathes of our Green Belt and agricultural land when residents have overwhelmingly stated that they want to see their Green Belt and open spaces retained?”

Swanley and Hextable combined makes up the largest population within the Sevenoaks District Council, accounting for 18 per cent of the total area.

The current population of Swanley is 20,318 according to the 2011 census – 16,226 of whom live in Swanley and 4,092 in Hextable.

Speaking at the time the consultation opened Mr Fleming said: “What we’re talking about is a real lifestyle choice.

“But all of this will only happen if we can bring people together to make that happen.”

The master vision survey has been sent to homes and businesses or can be filled out online at www.sevenoaks.gov.uk/swanley&hextable before midnight to have your say.