The deadline has passed for letters of objection by residents who oppose a proposed new cemetery at Keston.  Letters had to be received by the planning inspectorate by Tuesday.  

Last year Bromley Council rejected a planning application for the cemetery complete with 70 car parking spaces on agracultural land off Downe Road.  The applicat, Aamer Waheed, of Wasall, has appealed its decision and the plan will now be considered by the planning inspector.  

The council turned down the plans as the site is on green belt land, a proposed world heritage site and due to flood risk concerns.  Adrian Stoneham, who lives in Downe Road, said: "It is an outstandingly attractive piece of land."

Orpington Conservative MP Jo Johnson is also opposing the plan and has written with his concerns.