Episode
New Racecourse Plans Under Review
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- May 25, 2026
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- 106
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Summary
Hastings District Council has launched a five-week public review for a bold new racecourse proposal on 44.5 hectares near Flaxmere — swapping the current track for future homes. Three linked applications are under scrutiny: rezoning, land purchase, and access easements. Residents have until June 26th to weigh in on traffic, noise, and environmental impacts — no decisions yet. Council chiefs stress this is a private initiative they’re facilitating, not endorsing. If approved, earthworks could start by November, with construction possibly beginning in July 2027. Speak up now — your voice matters. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/90ae2fbf1a002daf