The
Strategic Planning Manager introduced the report and noted that
publication consultation on Scoping, Themes and Issues for the
Maidstone Local Plan Review had taken place for 10 weeks between
July and the end of September 2019. It was noted that over 550
responses and three petitions were received during the consultation
period.
Within
the response, there was a broad level of concern regarding the
level of housing growth, in that meeting the housing need would
need to occur through multiple approaches. Suggestions made
included, the use of brownfield land for development, that any
housing built should be accompanied with the relevant
infrastructure and community facilities and that specifically
transport infrastructure was of great concern.
In
response to a question from a visiting member, the Strategic
Planning Manager highlighted that Appendix 1 included the responses
given by Councillors during the Consultation. It was confirmed that
Councillors responses were given no additional weight than an
ordinary member of the public. Responses from Parish Councils are
attributed the same weight as an individual response.
RESOLVED: That the content of this
report be noted.