The Bearsted Conservation Area was first
designated by the Kent County Council on 3 July 1970 and revised on
19 October 1977 as part of a general review of conservation areas
in the Borough. Under Section 69(2) of the Planning (Listed
Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990, Maidstone Borough
Council has a responsibility to review Conservation Areas
‘from time to time’. This is to ensure that the
character of the area is reassessed, highlighting where designation
may no longer be justified through degradation of all or part of
the Conservation Area, and review the boundary to ensure that it is
still appropriate.
The submitted information undertakes this review and proposed
extension, and looks to take this out for public
consultation.
Decision type: Non-key
Decision status: For Determination
Wards affected: Bearsted and Downswood Ward;
Notice of proposed decision first published: 09/08/2024
Decision due: Not before 6th Nov 2024 by Cabinet Member for Planning Policy and Management
Lead member: Cabinet Member for Planning Policy and Management
