A planning application to extend the use of asylum accommodation until at least 2030 is now available online.
The application, submitted by the Home Office, seeks to continue using the Crowborough training camp as asylum accommodation.
The application can be viewed online at gov.uk/guidance/urgent-crown-development-application-crowborough-training-camp or in person at Wealden District Council’s offices in Hailsham.
Nusrat Ghani, MP for Sussex Weald, said: "The Home Office has submitted an application to the Ministry of Homes, Communities and Local Government.
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"In effect, the government is marking its own homework and is avoiding full and proper scrutiny through the usual channels."
"As I said last year, the Home Office’s multi million expenditure on the camp would be a long term project."
Ms Ghani encouraged residents to review the application and share their views.
She said: "I also urge residents contact their local councillors and Wealden District Council, the local planning authority and share their views.
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