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Search the Public Notice PortalConcerns have been voiced that housing developers have inadvertently trapped a group of deer in a field.
Residents have raised the alarm over what they claim are multiple trapped deer within the site near Climping, which is being developed for housing by Foreman Homes.
Plans for the site, which include up to 300 new homes on land south of Horsemere Green Lane near to the A259, were approved in 2023.
According to locals, the field was fenced off around seven weeks ago to prepare for the development, inadvertently trapping four deer inside.
A resident said: "The trapped deer can’t go anywhere and we see them often running towards Yapton Road, clearly in distress but with no way out.
"[We are] worried that they might die of stress or maybe in the end being killed by the landowner."
Efforts to flag the situation to developers were reportedly met with a suggestion that problems had never been experienced elsewhere and the animals would likely be able to jump the fence.
In a statement, Arun District council said: "Our Tree and Maintenance team colleague visited the site a few weeks back to inspect the tree protection and said he observed a group of deer, taking shelter among the tall annual vegetation in the middle of the site.
"They were disturbed by their presence, and one adult was seen running for shelter into the woodland adjacent the A259. The site was not enclosed at this time.
"Foreman Homes have confirmed they will also attend the site on Monday to assess the situation."
Foreman Homes have been approached for comment.
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