New Policy No. R19
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Policy details
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Policy No.
Cross ref R18 (2014)
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Policy No.
Cross ref R18 (2015)
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Amendment reference:
Committee references, technical or other
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Introduction to the Maidstone
Borough Local Plan
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Technical: Updated section on
evolution of the local plan, and amend plan review date to commence in 2022.
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Key influences
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Technical: Expanded sections on
Neighbourhood Planning and Duty to Cooperate. Update references to the
evidence base.
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Presumption in favour of
sustainable development
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NPPF1
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SPST 13.01.16: Delete policy as
it is repeating national policy (Inspector’s advisory visit). Ref to
NPPF/NPPG remains in text.
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SPATIAL STRATEGY
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SS1
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Spatial strategy
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SS1
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SPS&T 09.06.15: Agreed OAN
18,560 dwellings 2011 - 2031.
Technical: Expand on
explanation of settlement hierarchy for clarity. Add/ update tables showing
land supply against objectively assessed needs.
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Key diagram
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Technical: Move diagram to
Spatial Strategy chapter and amend to reflect changes to the local plan (Low
Weald LLV, strategic employment location at J8 and Coxheath as an RSC)
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SPATIAL POLICIES
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SP1
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Maidstone urban area
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SP2
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Technical: Urban area sets the
scene for the town centre so order policy first. Amendments to reflect format
of spatial policies, cross referencing to SP2/SP3. Add text reference to new
free school proposed at Invicta Grammar/ Valley Park Schools.
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SP2
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Strategic development
location to north-west of urban area
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SPST 13.01.16: to add clarity
for the reader, new policy collating allocations for settlement, with
accompanying inset map. Move supporting text from policy H1 to policy SP2.
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SP3
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Strategic development
location to south-east of urban area
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SPST 13.01.16: to add clarity
for the reader, new policy collating allocations for settlement, with
accompanying inset map. Move supporting text from policy H1 to policy SP3.
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SP4
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Maidstone town centre
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SP1
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SPST 18.08.15/19.08.15: add
paragraph on Baltic Wharf.
Technical: Add reference to the
Government’s intention to make permanent temporary permitted development
rights for change of use from offices to residential.
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SP5
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Rural service centres
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SP3
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SPST 13.01.16: Move text to new
site policies for RSCs. Re-classify Coxheath as an RSC.
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SP6
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Coxheath RSC
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SPST 13.01.16: To redefine
settlement as an RSC due to level of services. To add clarity for the
reader, new policy collating allocations for settlement, with accompanying
inset map. Move supporting text from policy SP5 to here.
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SP7
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Harrietsham RSC
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SPST 13.01.16: to add clarity
for the reader, new policy collating allocations for settlement, with
accompanying inset map. Move supporting text from policy SP5 to here.
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SP8
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Headcorn RSC
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SPST 13.01.16: to add clarity
for the reader, new policy collating allocations for settlement, with
accompanying inset map. Move supporting text from policy SP5 to here.
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SP9
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Lenham RSC
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SPST 13.01.16: to add clarity
for the reader, new policy collating allocations for settlement, with
accompanying inset map. Move supporting text from policy SP5 to here.
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SP10
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Marden RSC
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SPST 13.01.16: to add clarity
for the reader, new policy collating allocations for settlement, with
accompanying inset map. Move supporting text from policy SP5 to here.
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SP11
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Staplehurst RSC
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SPST 13.01.16: to add clarity
for the reader, new policy collating allocations for settlement, with
accompanying inset map. Move supporting text from policy SP5 to here.
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SP12
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Larger villages
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SP4
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SPST 13.01.16: Move text to new
site policies for larger villages.
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SP13
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Boughton Monchelsea
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SPST 13.01.16: to add clarity
for the reader, new policy collating allocations for settlement, with
accompanying inset map. Move supporting text from policy SP12 to here.
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SP14
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Eyhorne Street
(Hollingbourne)
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SPST 13.01.16: to add clarity
for the reader, new policy collating allocations for settlement, with
accompanying inset map. Move supporting text from policy SP12 to here.
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SP15
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Sutton Valence
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SPST 13.01.16: to add clarity
for the reader, new policy collating allocations for settlement, with
accompanying inset map. Move supporting text from policy SP12 to here.
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SP16
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Yalding
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SPST 13.01.16: to add clarity
for the reader, new policy collating allocations for settlement, with
accompanying inset map. Move supporting text from policy SP12 to here.
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SP17
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Countryside
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SP5
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SPST 18.08.15/19.08.15 and
08.09.15; Policy & Resources 23.09.15: policy amendments.
SPST 14.12.15: policy
amendments.
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Inset map for LLVs
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SPST 18.08.15/19.08.15 and
08.09.15; Policy & Resources 23.09.15: inset map amendments.
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HOUSING SITE ALLOCATIONS
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H1
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Housing site allocations
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H1
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SPST 13.01.16: Move the list of
sites in former policy H1 into a table in the supporting text to the policy
to avoid duplication of policy reference numbers with detailed site policies,
and move non-specific policy criteria from site allocation policies to policy
H1. Cross reference site allocations to H1 and vice-versa. Move supporting
text for strategic development locations to policies SP2 and SP3. Expand on
justification for policy criteria in respect of site selection. Move
supporting text for key site allocations here.
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DETAILED HOUSING SITE
ALLOCATIONS (Formerly Appendix A)
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North west strategic
development location
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H1(1)
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Bridge Nursery, London Road,
Maidstone
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H1(1)
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Cabinet 02.02.15/04.02.15:
policy amendments.
SPST 14.12.15: policy
amendments.
Technical: amendments related
to IDP requirements.
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H1(2)
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East of Hermitage Lane, Maidstone
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H1(2)
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Cabinet 02.02.15/04.02.15: no
change
SPST 14.12.15: policy
amendments.
Technical: amendments related
to appeal decision and IDP requirements.
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H1(3)
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West of Hermitage Lane,
Maidstone
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H1(3)
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Cabinet 02.02.15/04.02.15:
policy amendments.
SPST 14.12.15: policy
amendments.
Technical: amendments related
to IDP requirements.
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H1(4)
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Oakapple Lane, Barming
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H1(4)
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Cabinet 02.02.15/04.02.15: no
change.
14.07.15/23.07.15: policy
amendments.
SPST 14.12.15: policy
amendments.
Technical: amendments related
to IDP requirements.
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South east strategic
development location
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H1(5)
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Langley Park, Sutton Road,
Boughton Monchelsea
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H1(5)
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Cabinet 02.02.15/04.02.15:
policy amendments.
SPST 14.12.15: policy
amendments.
Technical: amendments related
to IDP requirements.
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H1(6)
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North of Sutton Road, Otham
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H1(6)
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Cabinet 02.02.15/04.02.15:
policy amendments.
SPST 14.12.15: policy
amendments.
Technical: amendments related
to IDP requirements.
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H1(7)
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North of Bicknor Wood, Gore
Court Road, Otham
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H1(7)
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Cabinet 02.02.15/04.02.15:
policy amendments.
SPST 14.12.15: policy
amendments.
Technical: amendments related
to IDP requirements.
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H1(8)
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West of Church Road, Otham
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H1(8)
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Cabinet 02.02.15/04.02.15:
policy amendments.
SPST 14.12.15: policy
amendments.
Technical: amendments related
to IDP requirements.
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H1(9)
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Bicknor Farm, Sutton Road,
Otham
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H1(9)
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Cabinet 02.02.15/04.02.15:
policy amendments.
SPST 14.12.15: policy
amendments.
Technical: amendments related
to IDP requirements.
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H1(10)
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South of Sutton Road, Langley
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H1(10)
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Cabinet 02.02.15/04.02.15:
policy rejection.
SPST 18.08.15/19.08.15 and
08.09.15: policy reinstatement and amendments.
SPST 14.12.15: policy
amendments.
Technical: amendments related
to IDP requirements.
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Other urban area locations
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H1(11)
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Springfield, Royal Engineers
Road and Mill Lane, Maidstone
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H1(11)
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Cabinet 02.02.15/04.02.15:
policy amendments.
SPST 14.12.15: policy
amendments.
Technical: amendments related
to IDP requirements.
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Haynes, Ashford Road,
Maidstone
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H1(12)
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SPST 18.08.15/19.08.15: delete
policy. Site no longer available for housing development.
SPST 14.12.15: deletion
confirmed.
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H1(12)
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Land at 180-188 Union Street,
Maidstone
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H1(56)
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Cabinet 02.02.15/04.02.15: new
policy.
SPST 14.12.15: policy
amendments.
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The Russell Hotel, Boxley
Road, Maidstone
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H1(55)
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Cabinet 02.02.15/04.02.15: new
policy.
Technical: counted in housing
land supply as an extant permission (pre 01.04.15). Delete policy to avoid
double counting.
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H1(13)
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Medway Street, Maidstone
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H1(13)
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Cabinet 02.02.15/04.02.15:
policy amendments.
SPST 14.12.15: policy
amendments.
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H1(14)
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American Golf, Tonbridge,
Maidstone
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H1(14)
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Cabinet 02.02.15/04.02.15: no
change.
SPST 14.12.15: policy
amendments.
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H1(15)
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6 Tonbridge Road, Maidstone
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H1(15)
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Cabinet 02.02.15/04.02.15: no
change.
SPST 14.12.15: policy
amendments.
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H1(16)
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Slencrest House, 3 Tonbridge
Road, Maidstone
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H1(54)
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Cabinet 02.02.15/04.02.15: new
policy.
SPST 14.12.15: policy
amendments.
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H1(17)
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Laguna, Hart Street Maidstone
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H1(16)
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Cabinet 02.02.15/04.02.15:
policy amendments.
SPST 14.12.15: policy
amendments.
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H1(18)
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Dunning Hall (off Fremlin
Walk), Week Street, Maidstone
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H1(52)
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Cabinet 02.02.15/04.02.15: new
policy.
SPST 14.12.15: policy
amendments.
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H1(19)
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18-21 Foster Street, Maidstone
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H1(53)
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Cabinet 02.02.15/04.02.15: new
policy.
SPST 14.12.15: policy
amendments.
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H1(20)
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Wren’s Cross, Upper Stone
Street, Maidstone
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H1(74)
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Cabinet 02.02.15/04.02.15: new
policy.
SPST 14.12.15: policy
amendments.
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H1(21)
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Barty Farm, Roundwell, Thurnham
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H1(17)
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Cabinet 02.02.15/04.02.15:
policy amendments.
SPST 14.12.15: policy
amendments.
Technical: amendments related
to IDP requirements.
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H1(22)
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Whitmore Street, Thurnham
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H1(18)
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Cabinet 02.02.15/04.02.15: no
change.
SPST 14.12.15: policy
amendments.
Technical: amendments related
to IDP requirements.
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H1(23)
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North Street, Barming
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H1(19)
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Cabinet 02.02.15/04.02.15:
policy amendments.
SPST 14.07.15/23.07.15: policy
and plan amendments.
SPST 14.12.15: policy
amendments.
Technical: amendments related
to IDP requirements.
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H1(24)
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Postley Road, Tovil
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H1(20)
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Cabinet 02.02.15/04.02.15 and
09.03.15: policy amendments.
SPST 14.12.15: policy
amendments.
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H1(25)
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Bridge Industrial Centre, Wharf
Road, Tovil
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H1(51)
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Cabinet 02.02.15/04.02.15: new
policy.
SPST 14.12.15: policy
amendments.
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H1(26)
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Tovil Working Men’s Club, Tovil
Hill, Maidstone
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H1(58)
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Cabinet 02.02.15/04.02.15: new
policy.
SPST 14.12.15: policy
amendments.
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H1(27)
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Kent Police HQ, Sutton Road,
Maidstone
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H1(21)
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Cabinet 02.02.15/04.02.15:
policy amendments.
SPST 14.12.15: policy
amendments.
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H1(28)
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Kent Police training school,
Sutton Road, Maidstone
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H1(22)
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Cabinet 02.02.15/04.02.15:
policy amendments.
SPST 14.12.15: policy
amendments.
Technical: amendments related
to IDP requirements.
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H1(29)
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New Line Learning, Boughton
Lane, Loose
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H1(23)
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Cabinet 02.02.15/04.02.15: no
change.
SPST 14.12.15: policy
amendments.
Technical: amendments related
to IDP requirements.
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H1(30)
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West of Eclipse, Maidstone
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H1(24)
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Cabinet 02.02.15/04.02.15:
policy amendments.
SPST 14.12.15: policy
amendments.
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H1(31)
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Bearsted Station Goods Yard,
Bearsted
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H1(59)
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Cabinet 02.02.15/04.02.15: new
policy.
SPST 14.12.15: policy
amendments.
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H1(32)
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Cross Keys, Bearsted
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H1(61)
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Cabinet 02.02.15/04.02.15:
policy rejection.
SPST 14.07.15/23.07.15 and
06.10.15: policy reinstatement and amendments.
SPST 14.12.15: policy
amendments.
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Coxheath RSC
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H1(33)
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Linden Farm, Stockett Lane,
Coxheath
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H1(43)
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Cabinet 02.02.15/04.02.15:
policy amendments.
SPST 14.12.15: policy
amendments.
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H1(34)
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Heathfield, Heath Road,
Coxheath
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H1(44)
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Cabinet 02.02.15/04.02.15:
policy amendments.
SPST 14.12.15: policy
amendments.
Technical: amendments related
to IDP requirements.
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H1(35)
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Forstal Lane, Coxheath
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H1(45)
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Cabinet 02.02.15/04.02.15:
policy amendments.
SPST 14.12.15: policy
amendments.
Technical: amendments related
to IDP requirements.
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H1(36)
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Land north of Heath Road
(Older’s Field), Coxheath
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H1(75)
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SPST 14.07.15/23.07.15 and
18.08.15/19.08.15: new policy.
SPST 14.12.15: policy
amendments.
Technical: amendments related
to IDP requirements.
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H1(37)
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Clockhouse Farm, Heath Road,
Coxheath
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RMX1(4)
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SPST 18.08.15/19.08.15: delete
employment reference.
Technical: move residential
element to policy H1.
Technical: amendments related
to IDP requirements.
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Harrietsham RSC
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Tongs Meadow, West Street,
Harrietsham
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H1(25)
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Cabinet 09.03.15 and SPST
09.06.15: delete policy.
SPST 14.12.15: deletion
confirmed.
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H1(38)
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South of Ashford Road,
Harrietsham
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H1(26)
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Cabinet 02.02.15/04.02.15:
policy amendments.
SPST 14.12.15: policy
amendments.
Technical: amendments related
to IDP requirements.
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H1(39)
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Mayfield Nursery, Ashford Road,
Harrietsham
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H1(27)
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Cabinet 02.02.15/04.02.15: no
change.
SPST 14.12.15: policy
amendments.
Technical: amendments related
to IDP requirements.
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H1(40)
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Church Road, Harrietsham
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H1(28)
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Cabinet 02.02.15/04.02.15:
policy amendments.
SPST 14.12.15: policy
amendments.
Technical: amendments related
to IDP requirements.
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Headcorn RSC
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H1(41)
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Old School Nursery, Station Road,
Headcorn
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H1(38)
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Cabinet 02.02.15/04.02.15:
policy amendments.
SPST 14.12.15: policy
amendments.
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H1(42)
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Ulcombe Road and Millbank,
Headcorn
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H1(39)
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Cabinet 02.02.15/04.02.15:
policy rejection.
SPST 14.07.15/23.07.15: policy
reinstatement and no change.
SPST 14.12.15: policy
amendments.
Technical: amendments related
to IDP requirements.
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H1(43)
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Grigg Land and Lenham Road,
Headcorn
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H1(40)
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Cabinet 02.02.15/04.02.15:
policy rejection.
SPST 14.07.15/23.07.15: policy
reinstatement and no change.
SPST 14.12.15: policy
amendments.
Technical: amendments related
to IDP requirements.
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H1(44)
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South of Grigg Lane, Headcorn
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H1(41)
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Cabinet 02.02.15/04.02.15:
policy rejection.
SPST 14.07.15/23.07.15: policy
reinstatement and no change.
SPST 14.12.15: policy amendments.
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H1(45)
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Knaves Acre, Headcorn
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H1(42)
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Cabinet 02.02.15/04.02.15:
policy rejection.
SPST 14.07.15/23.07.15: policy
reinstatement and no change.
SPST 14.12.15: policy
amendments.
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H1(46)
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Land North of Lenham Road,
Headcorn
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H1(65)
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Cabinet 02.02.15/04.02.15:
policy rejection.
SPST 14.07.15/23.07.15 and
06.10.15: new policy.
SPST 14.12.15: policy
amendments.
Technical: amendments related
to IDP requirements.
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Lenham RSC
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H1(47)
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Tanyard Farm, Old Ashford Road,
Lenham
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H1(29)
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Cabinet 02.02.15/04.02.15:
policy amendments.
SPST 14.12.15: policy
amendments.
Technical: amendments related
to IDP requirements.
|
H1(48)
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Glebe Gardens, Lenham
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H1(30)
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Cabinet 02.02.15/04.02.15: no
change.
SPST 14.12.15: policy
amendments.
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Ham Lane, Lenham
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H1(31)
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Cabinet 02.02.15/04.02.15 and
SPST 14.07.15/23.07.15: delete policy.
SPST 14.12.15: deletion
confirmed.
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Marden RSC
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H1(49)
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Howland Road, Marden
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H1(32)
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Cabinet 02.02.15/04.02.15:
policy amendments.
SPST 14.12.15: policy
amendments.
Technical: amendments related
to IDP requirements.
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H1(50)
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Stanley Farm, Plain Road,
Marden
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H1(33)
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Cabinet 02.02.15/04.02.15:
policy amendments.
SPST 14.12.15: policy
amendments.
Technical: amendments related
to IDP requirements.
|
H1(51)
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The Parsonage, Goudhurst Road,
Marden
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H1(34)
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Cabinet 02.02.15/04.02.15:
policy amendments.
SPST 14.12.15: policy
amendments.
Technical: amendments related
to IDP requirements.
|
H1(52)
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Marden Cricket and Hockey Club,
Stanley Road, Marden
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H1(35)
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Cabinet 02.02.15/04.02.15: no change.
SPST 14.12.15: policy
amendments.
Technical: amendments related
to IDP requirements.
|
H1(53)
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South of The Parsonage,
Goudhurst Road, Marden
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H1(66)
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Cabinet 02.02.15/04.02.15:
policy rejection.
SPST 14.07.15/23.07.15: new
policy.
SPST 14.12.15: policy
amendments.
Technical: amendments related
to IDP requirements.
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Staplehurst RSC
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H1(54)
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Hen and Duckhurst Farm, Marden
Road, Staplehurst
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H1(36)
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Cabinet 02.02.15/04.02.15:
policy amendments.
SPST 14.12.15: policy
amendments.
Technical: amendments related
to IDP requirements.
|
H1(55)
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Fishers Farm, Fishers Road,
Staplehurst
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H1(37)
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Cabinet 02.02.15/04.02.15:
policy amendments.
SPST 14.12.15: policy
amendments.
Technical: amendments related
to IDP requirements.
|
H1(56)
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Land to the north of Henhurst
Farm, Staplehurst
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H1(68)
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Cabinet 02.02.15/04.02.15:
policy rejection.
SPST 14.07.15/23.07.15: new
policy.
SPST 14.12.15: policy
amendments.
Technical: amendments related
to IDP requirements.
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Boughton Monchelsea LV (and
Loose)
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H1(57)
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Hubbards Lane and Haste Hill
Road, Boughton Monchelsea and Loose
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H1(47)
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Cabinet 02.02.15/04.02.15:
policy amendments.
SPST 14.12.15: policy
amendments.
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Heath Road, Boughton
Monchelsea
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H1(48)
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Cabinet 02.02.15/04.02.15 and
SPST 09.06.15: delete policy.
SPST 14.12.15: deletion
confirmed.
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H1(58)
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Boughton Lane, Loose and
Boughton Monchelsea
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H1(62)
|
Cabinet 02.02.15/04.02.15: new
policy.
SPST 14.12.15: policy
amendments.
Technical: amendments related
to IDP requirements.
|
H1(59)
|
Land at Boughton Mount, Boughton
Lane, Boughton Monchelsea
|
|
H1(63)
|
Cabinet 02.02.15/04.02.15: new
policy.
SPST 14.12.15: policy
amendments.
Technical: amendments related
to IDP requirements.
|
H1(60)
|
Land at junction of Church
Street and Heath Road, Boughton Monchelsea
|
|
H1(70)
|
Cabinet 02.02.15/04.02.15: new
policy. SPST 14.12.15: policy amendments.
Technical: amendments related
to IDP requirements.
|
H1(61)
|
Lyewood Farm, Green Lane,
Boughton Monchelsea
|
|
H1(71)
|
Cabinet 02.02.15/04.02.15: new
policy.
SPST 14.12.15: policy
amendments.
Technical: amendments related
to IDP requirements.
|
H1(62)
|
Hubbards Lane, Loose
|
|
H1(76)
|
SPST 14.07.15/23.07.15 and
18.08.15/19.08.15: new policy.
SPST 14.12.15: policy
amendments.
|
|
Eyhorne Street
(Hollingbourne) LV
|
|
|
|
H1(63)
|
East of Eyhorne Street, Eyhorne
Street, Hollingbourne
|
H1(49)
|
|
Cabinet 02.02.15/04.02.15: no
change.
SPST 14.12.15: policy
amendments.
|
H1(64)
|
West of Eyhorne Street, Eyhorne
Street, Hollingbourne
|
H1(50)
|
|
Cabinet 02.02.15/04.02.15:
policy amendments.
SPST 14.12.15: policy amendments.
|
H1(65)
|
Land adj. To The Windmill PH,
Eyhorne Street, Hollingbourne
|
|
H1(72)
|
Cabinet 02.02.15/04.02.15: new
policy.
SPST 14.12.15: policy
amendments.
|
|
Sutton Valence LV
|
|
|
|
H1(66)
|
Brandy’s Bay, South Lane,
Sutton Valence
|
|
H1(73)
|
Cabinet 02.02.15/04.02.15: new
policy.
SPST 14.12.15: policy
amendments.
|
|
Yalding LV( and Laddingford)
|
|
|
|
H1(67)
|
Vicarage Road, Yalding
|
H1(46)
|
|
Cabinet 02.02.15/04.02.15:
policy amendments.
SPST 14.12.15: policy
amendments.
Technical: amendments related
to IDP requirements.
|
H1(68)
|
Bentletts Yard, Claygate Road,
Laddingford
|
|
H1(77)
|
SPST 14.07.15/23.07.15 and
18.08.15/19.08.15: new policy.
SPST 14.12.15: policy
amendments.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
OPEN SPACE ALLOCATIONS
|
|
|
|
OS1
|
Open space allocations
|
|
OS1
|
SPST 18.08.15/19.08.15: new
policy.
SPST 14.12.15: policy
amendments.
Technical: amendments related
to IDP requirements.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
BROAD LOCATIONS FOR HOUSING
GROWTH
|
|
|
|
H2
|
Future Broad locations
for housing growth
|
H3
|
|
SPST 14.07.15/23.07.15: to
increase town centre capacity to 700 dwellings.
SPST 18.08.15/19.08.15: policy
amendments.
SPST 13.01.16: Move the list of
sites in former policy H3 into a table in the supporting text to the policy
to avoid duplication of policy reference numbers with detailed site policies,
and move non-specific policy criteria from site allocation policies to policy
H2. Cross reference site allocations to H2 and vice-versa.
Technical: Add reference to the
Government’s intention to make permanent temporary permitted development
rights for change of use from offices to residential.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
FUTURE BROAD
LOCATIONS FOR HOUSING GROWTH (Formerly Appendix F)
|
|
|
|
H2(1)
|
Maidstone town centre
|
-
|
|
SPST 13.01.16: to add clarity
for the reader, new policy to complete suite of H2 policies.
|
H2(2)
|
Invicta Park Barracks, Maidstone
|
H3(2)
|
|
SPST 18.08.15/19.08.15: policy
amendments.
|
H2(3)
|
Lenham
|
H3(3)
|
|
SPST 18.08.15/19.08.15: policy
amendments.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
GYPSY AND TRAVELLER SITE
ALLOCATIONS
|
|
|
|
GT1
|
Gypsy and Traveller site
allocations
|
GT1
|
|
SPST 18.08.15/19.08.15: policy amendments.
SPST 13.01.16: Move the list of
sites in former policy GT1 into a table in the supporting text to the policy
to avoid duplication of policy reference numbers with detailed site policies,
and move non-specific policy criteria from site allocation policies to policy
GT1. Cross reference site allocations to GT1 and vice-versa.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
DETAILED GYPSY AND TRAVELLER
SITE ALLOCATIONS (Formerly Appendix D)
|
|
|
|
GT1(1)
|
The Kays, Heath Road, Boughton
Monchelsea
|
|
GT1(9)
|
SPST 18.08.15/19.08.15: new
policy.
SPST 14.12.15: policy
amendments.
|
GT1(2)
|
Greenacres (Plot 5), Church
Hill, Boughton Monchelsea
|
|
GT1(10)
|
SPST 18.08.15/19.08.15: new
policy.
SPST 14.12.15: no change.
|
GT1(3)
|
Chart View, Chart Hill Road,
Chart Sutton
|
|
GT1(11)
|
SPST 18.08.15/19.08.15: new policy.
SPST 14.12.15: no change.
|
GT1(4)
|
Land at Blossom Lodge, Stockett
Lane, Coxheath
|
|
GT1(16)
|
SPST 18.08.15/19.08.15: new
policy.
SPST 14.12.15: policy
amendments.
|
GT1(5)
|
Little Boarden, Boarden lane,
Headcorn
|
GT1(2)
|
|
SPST 18.08.15/19.08.15: policy amendments.
|
GT1(6)
|
Land rear of Granada, Lenham
Road, Headcorn
|
|
GT1(15)
|
SPST 18.08.15/19.08.15: new
policy.
SPST 14.12.15: no change.
|
GT1(7)
|
The Chances, Lughorse Lane,
Hunton
|
GT1(3)
|
|
SPST 18.08.15/19.08.15: policy
amendments.
|
GT1(8)
|
Kilnwood Farm, Old Ham Lane,
Lenham
|
|
GT1(8)
|
SPST 18.08.15/19.08.15: new
policy.
SPST 14.12.15: no change.
|
GT1(9)
|
1 Oak Lodge, Tilden Lane,
Marden
|
GT1(1)
|
|
SPST 18.08.15/19.08.15: no
change.
|
GT1(10)
|
The Paddocks, George Street,
Staplehurst
|
|
GT1(13)
|
SPST 18.08.15/19.08.15: new
policy.
SPST 14.12.15: no change.
|
GT1(11)
|
Bluebell Farm, George Street,
Staplehurst
|
|
GT1(14)
|
SPST 18.08.15/19.08.15: new
policy.
SPST 14.12.15: no change.
|
GT1(12)
|
Cherry Tree Farm, West Wood
Road, Stockbury
|
GT1(5)
|
|
SPST 18.08.15/19.08.15: no
change.
|
GT1(13)
|
Flips Hole, South Street Road,
Stockbury
|
GT1(6)
|
|
SPST 18.08.15/19.08.15: no
change.
|
GT1(14)
|
The Ash, Yelstead Road,
Stockbury
|
GT1(7)
|
|
SPST 18.08.15/19.08.15: plan
amendment.
|
GT1(15)
|
Hawthorne Farm, Pye Corner,
Ulcombe
|
GT1(4)
|
|
SPST 18.08.15/19.08.15: no
change.
|
GT1(16)
|
Neverend Lodge, Pye Corner,
Ulcombe
|
|
GT1(12)
|
SPST 18.08.15/19.08.15: new
policy.
SPST 14.12.15: policy
amendments.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
RETAIL AND MIXED USE SITE
ALLOCATIONS
|
|
|
|
RMX1
|
Retail and mixed use
allocations
|
RMX1
|
|
SPST 18.08.15/19.08.15: policy
amendments.
SPST 13.01.16: Move the list of
sites in former policy RMX1 into a table in the supporting text to the policy
to avoid duplication of policy reference numbers with detailed site policies,
and move non-specific policy criteria from site allocation policies to policy
RMX1. Cross reference site allocations to RMX1 and vice-versa.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
DETAILED RETAIL AND MIXED
USE SITE ALLOCATIONS (Formerly Appendix B)
|
|
|
|
RMX1(1)
|
Newnham Park, Bearsted Road,
Maidstone
|
RMX1(1)
|
|
SPST 18.08.15/19.08.15: policy
amendments.
Technical: amendments related
to IDP requirements.
|
RMX1(2)
|
Maidstone East and Former Royal
Mail Sorting Office, Sandling Road, Maidstone
|
RMX1(2)
|
|
SPST 18.08.15/19.08.15: policy
amendments.
Technical: amendments related
to IDP requirements.
|
RMX1(3)
|
King Street car park and former
AMF Bowling site, Maidstone
|
RMX1(3)
|
|
SPST 18.08.15/19.08.15: no
change.
Technical: amendments related
to IDP requirements.
|
|
Clockhouse Farm, Heath Road,
Coxheath
|
RMX1(4)
|
|
SPST 18.08.15/19.08.15: delete
employment reference.
Technical: move residential
element to policy H1(37).
|
RMX1(4)
|
Former Syngenta works,
Hampstead Lane, Yalding
|
RMX1(5)
|
|
SPST 18.08.15/19.08.15: no
change.
SPST 14.12.15: policy
amendments.
Technical: amendments related
to IDP requirements.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
EMPLOYMENT SITE ALLOCATIONS
|
|
|
|
EMP1
|
Employment allocations
|
EMP1
|
|
SPST 18.08.15/19.08.15: policy
amendments.
SPST 13.01.16: Move the list of
sites in former policy EMP1 into a table in the supporting text to the policy
to avoid duplication of policy reference numbers with detailed site policies,
and move non-specific policy criteria from site allocation policies to policy
EMP1. Cross reference site allocations to EMP1 and vice-versa.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
DETAILED EMPLOYMENT SITE
ALLOCATIONS (Formerly Appendix C)
|
|
|
|
EMP1(1)
|
Mote Road, Maidstone
|
EMP1(1)
|
|
SPST 18.08.15/19.08.15: policy
amendments.
Technical: amendments related
to IDP requirements.
|
EMP1(2)
|
West of Barradale Farm,
Maidstone Road, Headcorn
|
EMP1(4)
|
|
SPST 18.08.15/19.08.15: no
change.
Technical: amendments related
to IDP requirements.
|
EMP1(3)
|
South of Claygate, Pattenden
lane, Marden
|
EMP1(2)
|
|
SPST 18.08.15/19.08.15: no
change.
|
EMP1(4)
|
West of Wheelbarrow Industrial
Estate, Pattenden Lane, Marden
|
EMP1(3)
|
|
SPST 18.08.15/19.08.15: no
change.
|
EMP1(5)
|
Woodcut Farm, Ashford Road,
Bearsted
|
|
EMP1(5)
|
SPST 18.08.15/19.08.15: new
policy.
SPST 14.12.15: policy
amendments.
Technical: move supporting text
from policy EMP1(5) to supporting text for EMP1.
Technical: amendments related
to IDP requirements.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
PARK AND RIDE ALLOCATIONS
|
|
|
|
|
Park and ride allocations
|
PKR1
|
|
SPST 08.09.15: delete policy.
SPST 14.12.15: no change to
deletion.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
APPENDIX E: PARK AND RIDE
ALLOCATIONS
|
|
|
|
|
Linton Crossroads
(A229/B2163)
|
PKR1(1)
|
|
SPST 08.09.15: delete policy.
SPST 14.12.15: no change to
deletion.
|
|
Old Sittingbourne Road
(A249) at M20 junction 7
|
PKR1(2)
|
|
SPST 08.09.15: delete policy.
SPST 14.12.15: no change to
deletion.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT
POLICIES FOR MAIDSTONE BOROUGH
|
|
|
|
|
General
|
|
|
|
DM1
|
Principles of good design
|
DM4
|
|
Cabinet 14.01.15: policy
amendments.
Technical: minor amendments re
NPPF compliance
|
DM2
|
Sustainable design
|
DM2
|
|
Cabinet 14.01.15: no change.
Technical: delete refs to codes
for sustainable homes to reflect national policy changes.
|
DM3
|
Historic and natural
environment
|
DM10
|
|
Cabinet 14.01.15: policy
amendments.
Technical: update section
referring to Landscapes of Local Value to reflect Committee decisions re policy
SP17.
|
DM4
|
Development on brownfield land
|
DM1
|
|
Cabinet 14.01.15: policy
amendments.
SPST 14.12.15: policy
amendments.
|
DM5
|
Air quality
|
DM16
|
|
Cabinet 14.01.15: no change.
|
DM6
|
Non-conforming uses
|
DM9
|
|
Cabinet 14.01.15: no change.
|
DM7
|
External lighting
|
DM6
|
|
Cabinet 14.01.15: policy
amendments.
Technical: delete refs to codes
for sustainable homes to reflect national policy changes.
|
|
Residential
|
|
|
|
DM8
|
Residential extensions,
conversions and redevelopment
|
DM8
|
|
Cabinet 14.01.15: no change.
|
DM9
|
Residential premises above
shops and businesses
|
DM21
|
|
Cabinet 14.01.15: no change.
|
DM10
|
Residential garden land
|
DM5
|
|
Cabinet 14.01.15: no change.
Technical: to make clear the
council is not seeking to develop garden land in the countryside, add policy prefix
“Within the defined boundaries of the urban area, rural service centres and
larger villages …”.
|
DM11
|
Housing mix
|
DM23
|
|
Cabinet 14.01.15: policy
amendments.
Technical: Add reference to
custom build/ self-build plots in the policy and supporting text to reflect
national guidance.
|
DM12
|
Housing densities
|
H2
|
|
Technical: policy applies to
all residential development so move from former policy H2 to DM policies. Add
text to explain densities for individual allocations vary where more detailed
site information is available.
|
DM13
|
Affordable housing
|
DM24
|
|
SPST 14.07.15/23.07.15 and
18.08.15/19.08.15: policy amendments.
Technical: add reference to the
Government’s intention to introduce Starter Homes as part of affordable
housing provision.
|
DM14
|
Local needs housing
|
DM25
|
|
Cabinet 14.01.15: policy
amendments.
|
DM15
|
Nursing and Care Homes
|
|
DM42
|
Cabinet 14.01.15: new policy
SPST 09.06.15: amend estimated
need to 960 nursing/care homes places 2011-2031.
SPST 14.12.15: policy
amendments.
|
DM16
|
Gypsy, Traveller and Travelling
Showpeople accommodation
|
DM26
|
|
Cabinet 14.01.15: policy
amendments.
|
|
Retail
|
|
|
|
DM17
|
Town centre uses
|
DM19
|
|
Cabinet 14.01.15: no change.
|
DM18
|
District centres, local centres
and local shops and facilities
|
DM20
|
|
Cabinet 14.01.15: policy
amendments.
|
DM19
|
Signage and shop fronts
|
DM7
|
|
Cabinet 14.01.15: no change.
|
|
Employment
|
|
|
|
DM20
|
Economic development
|
DM17
|
|
Cabinet 14.01.15: policy
amendments.
|
DM21
|
Retention of employment sites
|
DM18
|
|
Cabinet 14.01.15: policy
amendments.
Technical: Delete part
criterion (5) – cannot restrict change of use to non-conforming uses.
|
|
Infrastructure
|
|
|
|
DM22
|
Open space and recreation
|
DM11
|
|
Cabinet 14.01.15: policy
amendments.
SPST 18.08.15/19.08.15: further
policy amendments.
SPST 14.12.15: policy
amendments.
SPST 13.01.16: add quality open space standards to reflect the need for
standards to be set out in the policy rather than an SPD.
|
DM23
|
Community facilities
|
DM12
|
|
Cabinet 14.01.15: no change.
|
DM24
|
Sustainable transport
|
DM13
|
|
SPST 08.09.15: policy
amendments.
Technical: amendment to
supporting text for policy - add list of key highway improvements approved by
SPST 14.12.15 for inclusion in the ITS. Add ref to securing the provision of
a new bus exchange facility. Add ref to protection and enhancement of public
rights of way for NPPF compliance.
|
DM25
|
Public transport
|
DM14
|
|
SPST 08.09.15: policy
amendments.
|
DM26
|
Park and ride sites
|
DM15
|
|
SPST 08.09.15: policy
amendments.
Technical: Delete ref to
specific amount of £100 KCC charge.
SPST 14.12.15: policy
amendments.
|
DM27
|
Parking standards
|
|
|
SPST 13.01.16: New policy to
reflect the need for standards to be set out in the policy rather than an
SPD.
|
DM28
|
Renewable and low carbon energy
schemes
|
DM3
|
|
Cabinet 14.01.15: policy
amendments.
Technical: remove ref to wind
turbines in accordance with Ministerial Statement June 2015.
|
DM29
|
Electronic communications
|
ID2
|
|
Cabinet 14.01.15: no change.
Technical: Move policy from former
ID2 as policy more appropriate in development management section.
|
DM30
|
Mooring facilities and
boatyards
|
DM22
|
|
Cabinet 14.01.15: policy
amendments.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT
POLICIES FOR THE TOWN CENTRE
|
|
|
|
DM31
|
Primary shopping frontages
|
DM27
|
|
Cabinet 14.01.15: policy
amendments.
|
DM32
|
Secondary shopping frontages
|
DM28
|
|
Cabinet 14.01.15: policy
amendments.
|
DM33
|
Leisure and community uses in
the town centre
|
DM29
|
|
Cabinet 14.01.15: policy
amendments.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT
POLICIES FOR THE COUNTRYSIDE
|
|
|
|
|
General - countryside
|
|
|
|
DM34
|
Design principles in the
countryside
|
DM30
|
|
Cabinet 14.01.15: policy
amendments.
|
DM35
|
Conversion of rural buildings
|
DM32
|
|
Cabinet 14.01.15: policy
amendments.
|
|
Residential - countryside
|
|
|
|
DM36
|
Rebuilding and extending
dwellings in the countryside
|
DM33
|
|
Cabinet 14.01.15: no change.
|
DM37
|
Change of use of agricultural
land to domestic garden land
|
DM34
|
|
Cabinet 14.01.15: no change.
|
DM38
|
Accommodation for agriculture
and forestry workers
|
DM35
|
|
Cabinet 14.01.15: policy
amendments.
|
DM39
|
Live-work units
|
DM36
|
|
Cabinet 14.01.15: policy
amendments.
|
|
Employment - countryside
|
|
|
|
DM40
|
New agricultural buildings and
structures
|
DM31
|
|
Cabinet 14.01.15: policy
amendments.
|
DM41
|
Expansion of existing
businesses in rural areas
|
DM37
|
|
Cabinet 14.01.15: policy
amendments.
|
DM42
|
Holiday caravan and camp sites
|
DM38
|
|
Cabinet 14.01.15: no change.
|
DM43
|
Caravan storage in the
countryside
|
DM39
|
|
Cabinet 14.01.15: policy
amendments.
|
DM44
|
Retail units in the countryside
|
DM40
|
|
Cabinet 14.01.15: policy
amendments.
|
DM45
|
Equestrian development
|
DM41
|
|
Cabinet 14.01.15: policy
amendments.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
DELIVERY FRAMEWORK
|
|
|
|
ID1
|
Infrastructure delivery
|
ID1
|
|
Cabinet 14.01.15: policy
amendments.
Technical: updates to reflect
more comprehensive nature of IDP and to clarify that the infrastructure
priorities relate to importance rather than timing.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Chapter
|
Monitoring and Review
|
Appendix H
|
|
Technical: replace former
monitoring table with expanded monitoring and review chapter to reflect
recommendation of Planning Advisory Service Review.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
APPENDICES
|
|
|
|
|
Maidstone Community Strategy
|
Appendix G
|
|
Technical: delete appendix
(Regulation 18 tool)
|
|
Delivery of spatial
objectives
|
Appendix I
|
|
Technical: delete appendix
(Regulation 18 tool)
|
Appendix A
|
Housing Trajectory
|
Appendix J
|
|
Technical: Factual update of housing
trajectory
|
Appendix B
|
Residential parking standards
|
-
|
|
SPST 13.01.16: Part of new
policy DM27 to reflect the need for standards to be set out in the policy
rather than an SPD.
|
Appendix C
|
Superseded policies and
documents
|
Appendix K
|
|
Technical: Separate appendix
into two lists. Expand former table to illustrate where former saved
policies have been superseded by new policies.
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Appendix D
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Saved Supplementary Planning
Documents and Planning Policy Advice Notes
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Appendix K
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Technical: Separate appendix
into two lists – update saved Planning Policy Advice Notes.
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Appendix E
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Glossary
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Appendix I
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Technical: Updated to reflect
changes in national policy/guidance.
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Appendix F
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Site allocation plans
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Technical: The Policies Map,
which is available on the council’s website, forms part of the Maidstone
Borough Local Plan. For ease of reference, a supplementary document
containing individual location plans for allocated sites accompanies the
local plan.
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