New Policy No. R19 |
Policy details |
Policy No. Cross ref R18 (2014) |
Policy No. Cross ref R18 (2015) |
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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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 |
Spatial strategy |
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 |
Maidstone urban area |
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. |
SP2 |
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. |
SP3 |
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. |
SP4 |
Maidstone town centre |
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. |
SP5 |
Rural service centres |
SP3 |
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SPST 13.01.16: Move text to new site policies for RSCs. Re-classify Coxheath as an RSC. |
SP6 |
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. |
SP7 |
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. |
SP8 |
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. |
SP9 |
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. |
SP10 |
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. |
SP11 |
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. |
SP12 |
Larger villages |
SP4 |
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SPST 13.01.16: Move text to new site policies for larger villages. |
SP13 |
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. |
SP14 |
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. |
SP15 |
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. |
SP16 |
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. |
SP17 |
Countryside |
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 |
Housing site allocations |
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 |
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North west strategic development location |
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H1(1) |
Bridge Nursery, London Road, Maidstone |
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. |
H1(2) |
East of Hermitage Lane, Maidstone |
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. |
H1(3) |
West of Hermitage Lane, Maidstone |
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. |
H1(4) |
Oakapple Lane, Barming |
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) |
Langley Park, Sutton Road, Boughton Monchelsea |
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. |
H1(6) |
North of Sutton Road, Otham |
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. |
H1(7) |
North of Bicknor Wood, Gore Court Road, Otham |
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. |
H1(8) |
West of Church Road, Otham |
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. |
H1(9) |
Bicknor Farm, Sutton Road, Otham |
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. |
H1(10) |
South of Sutton Road, Langley |
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) |
Springfield, Royal Engineers Road and Mill Lane, Maidstone |
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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SPST 18.08.15/19.08.15: delete policy. Site no longer available for housing development. SPST 14.12.15: deletion confirmed. |
H1(12) |
Land at 180-188 Union Street, Maidstone |
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H1(56) |
Cabinet 02.02.15/04.02.15: new policy. SPST 14.12.15: policy amendments. |
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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. |
H1(13) |
Medway Street, Maidstone |
H1(13) |
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Cabinet 02.02.15/04.02.15: policy amendments. SPST 14.12.15: policy amendments. |
H1(14) |
American Golf, Tonbridge, Maidstone |
H1(14) |
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Cabinet 02.02.15/04.02.15: no change. SPST 14.12.15: policy amendments. |
H1(15) |
6 Tonbridge Road, Maidstone |
H1(15) |
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Cabinet 02.02.15/04.02.15: no change. SPST 14.12.15: policy amendments. |
H1(16) |
Slencrest House, 3 Tonbridge Road, Maidstone |
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H1(54) |
Cabinet 02.02.15/04.02.15: new policy. SPST 14.12.15: policy amendments. |
H1(17) |
Laguna, Hart Street Maidstone |
H1(16) |
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Cabinet 02.02.15/04.02.15: policy amendments. SPST 14.12.15: policy amendments. |
H1(18) |
Dunning Hall (off Fremlin Walk), Week Street, Maidstone |
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H1(52) |
Cabinet 02.02.15/04.02.15: new policy. SPST 14.12.15: policy amendments. |
H1(19) |
18-21 Foster Street, Maidstone |
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H1(53) |
Cabinet 02.02.15/04.02.15: new policy. SPST 14.12.15: policy amendments. |
H1(20) |
Wren’s Cross, Upper Stone Street, Maidstone |
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H1(74) |
Cabinet 02.02.15/04.02.15: new policy. SPST 14.12.15: policy amendments. |
H1(21) |
Barty Farm, Roundwell, Thurnham |
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. |
H1(22) |
Whitmore Street, Thurnham |
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. |
H1(23) |
North Street, Barming |
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. |
H1(24) |
Postley Road, Tovil |
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. |
H1(25) |
Bridge Industrial Centre, Wharf Road, Tovil |
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H1(51) |
Cabinet 02.02.15/04.02.15: new policy. SPST 14.12.15: policy amendments. |
H1(26) |
Tovil Working Men’s Club, Tovil Hill, Maidstone |
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H1(58) |
Cabinet 02.02.15/04.02.15: new policy. SPST 14.12.15: policy amendments. |
H1(27) |
Kent Police HQ, Sutton Road, Maidstone |
H1(21) |
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Cabinet 02.02.15/04.02.15: policy amendments. SPST 14.12.15: policy amendments. |
H1(28) |
Kent Police training school, Sutton Road, Maidstone |
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. |
H1(29) |
New Line Learning, Boughton Lane, Loose |
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. |
H1(30) |
West of Eclipse, Maidstone |
H1(24) |
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Cabinet 02.02.15/04.02.15: policy amendments. SPST 14.12.15: policy amendments. |
H1(31) |
Bearsted Station Goods Yard, Bearsted |
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H1(59) |
Cabinet 02.02.15/04.02.15: new policy. SPST 14.12.15: policy amendments. |
H1(32) |
Cross Keys, Bearsted |
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H1(61) |
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) |
Linden Farm, Stockett Lane, Coxheath |
H1(43) |
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Cabinet 02.02.15/04.02.15: policy amendments. SPST 14.12.15: policy amendments. |
H1(34) |
Heathfield, Heath Road, Coxheath |
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. |
H1(35) |
Forstal Lane, Coxheath |
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. |
H1(36) |
Land north of Heath Road (Older’s Field), Coxheath |
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H1(75) |
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. |
H1(37) |
Clockhouse Farm, Heath Road, Coxheath |
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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Cabinet 09.03.15 and SPST 09.06.15: delete policy. SPST 14.12.15: deletion confirmed. |
H1(38) |
South of Ashford Road, Harrietsham |
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. |
H1(39) |
Mayfield Nursery, Ashford Road, Harrietsham |
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. |
H1(40) |
Church Road, Harrietsham |
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) |
Old School Nursery, Station Road, Headcorn |
H1(38) |
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Cabinet 02.02.15/04.02.15: policy amendments. SPST 14.12.15: policy amendments. |
H1(42) |
Ulcombe Road and Millbank, Headcorn |
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. |
H1(43) |
Grigg Land and Lenham Road, Headcorn |
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. |
H1(44) |
South of Grigg Lane, Headcorn |
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. |
H1(45) |
Knaves Acre, Headcorn |
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. |
H1(46) |
Land North of Lenham Road, Headcorn |
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H1(65) |
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) |
Tanyard Farm, Old Ashford Road, Lenham |
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) |
Glebe Gardens, Lenham |
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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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) |
Howland Road, Marden |
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. |
H1(50) |
Stanley Farm, Plain Road, Marden |
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) |
The Parsonage, Goudhurst Road, Marden |
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) |
Marden Cricket and Hockey Club, Stanley Road, Marden |
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) |
South of The Parsonage, Goudhurst Road, Marden |
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H1(66) |
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) |
Hen and Duckhurst Farm, Marden Road, Staplehurst |
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) |
Fishers Farm, Fishers Road, Staplehurst |
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) |
Land to the north of Henhurst Farm, Staplehurst |
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H1(68) |
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) |
Hubbards Lane and Haste Hill Road, Boughton Monchelsea and Loose |
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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Cabinet 02.02.15/04.02.15 and SPST 09.06.15: delete policy. SPST 14.12.15: deletion confirmed. |
H1(58) |
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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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H1(76) |
SPST 14.07.15/23.07.15 and 18.08.15/19.08.15: new policy. SPST 14.12.15: policy amendments. |
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Eyhorne Street (Hollingbourne) LV |
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H1(63) |
East of Eyhorne Street, Eyhorne Street, Hollingbourne |
H1(49) |
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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) |
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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 |
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H1(72) |
Cabinet 02.02.15/04.02.15: new policy. SPST 14.12.15: policy amendments. |
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Sutton Valence LV |
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H1(66) |
Brandy’s Bay, South Lane, Sutton Valence |
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H1(73) |
Cabinet 02.02.15/04.02.15: new policy. SPST 14.12.15: policy amendments. |
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Yalding LV( and Laddingford) |
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H1(67) |
Vicarage Road, Yalding |
H1(46) |
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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(68) |
Bentletts Yard, Claygate Road, Laddingford |
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H1(77) |
SPST 14.07.15/23.07.15 and 18.08.15/19.08.15: new policy. SPST 14.12.15: policy amendments. |
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OPEN SPACE ALLOCATIONS |
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OS1 |
Open space allocations |
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OS1 |
SPST 18.08.15/19.08.15: new policy. SPST 14.12.15: policy amendments. Technical: amendments related to IDP requirements. |
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BROAD LOCATIONS FOR HOUSING GROWTH |
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H2 |
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H3 |
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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. |
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H2(1) |
Maidstone town centre |
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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) |
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SPST 18.08.15/19.08.15: policy amendments. |
H2(3) |
Lenham |
H3(3) |
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SPST 18.08.15/19.08.15: policy amendments. |
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GYPSY AND TRAVELLER SITE ALLOCATIONS |
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GT1 |
Gypsy and Traveller site allocations |
GT1 |
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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. |
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DETAILED GYPSY AND TRAVELLER SITE ALLOCATIONS (Formerly Appendix D) |
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GT1(1) |
The Kays, Heath Road, Boughton Monchelsea |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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) |
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SPST 18.08.15/19.08.15: policy amendments. |
GT1(6) |
Land rear of Granada, Lenham Road, Headcorn |
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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) |
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SPST 18.08.15/19.08.15: policy amendments. |
GT1(8) |
Kilnwood Farm, Old Ham Lane, Lenham |
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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) |
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SPST 18.08.15/19.08.15: no change. |
GT1(10) |
The Paddocks, George Street, Staplehurst |
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GT1(13) |
SPST 18.08.15/19.08.15: new policy. SPST 14.12.15: no change. |
GT1(11) |
Bluebell Farm, George Street, Staplehurst |
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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) |
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SPST 18.08.15/19.08.15: no change. |
GT1(13) |
Flips Hole, South Street Road, Stockbury |
GT1(6) |
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SPST 18.08.15/19.08.15: no change. |
GT1(14) |
The Ash, Yelstead Road, Stockbury |
GT1(7) |
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SPST 18.08.15/19.08.15: plan amendment. |
GT1(15) |
Hawthorne Farm, Pye Corner, Ulcombe |
GT1(4) |
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SPST 18.08.15/19.08.15: no change. |
GT1(16) |
Neverend Lodge, Pye Corner, Ulcombe |
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GT1(12) |
SPST 18.08.15/19.08.15: new policy. SPST 14.12.15: policy amendments. |
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RETAIL AND MIXED USE SITE ALLOCATIONS |
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RMX1 |
Retail and mixed use allocations |
RMX1 |
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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. |
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DETAILED RETAIL AND MIXED USE SITE ALLOCATIONS (Formerly Appendix B) |
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RMX1(1) |
Newnham Park, Bearsted Road, Maidstone |
RMX1(1) |
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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) |
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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) |
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SPST 18.08.15/19.08.15: no change. Technical: amendments related to IDP requirements. |
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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) |
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SPST 18.08.15/19.08.15: no change. SPST 14.12.15: policy amendments. Technical: amendments related to IDP requirements. |
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EMPLOYMENT SITE ALLOCATIONS |
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EMP1 |
Employment allocations |
EMP1 |
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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. |
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DETAILED EMPLOYMENT SITE ALLOCATIONS (Formerly Appendix C) |
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EMP1(1) |
Mote Road, Maidstone |
EMP1(1) |
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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) |
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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) |
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SPST 18.08.15/19.08.15: no change. |
EMP1(4) |
West of Wheelbarrow Industrial Estate, Pattenden Lane, Marden |
EMP1(3) |
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SPST 18.08.15/19.08.15: no change. |
EMP1(5) |
Woodcut Farm, Ashford Road, Bearsted |
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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. |
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SPST 08.09.15: delete policy. SPST 14.12.15: no change to deletion. |
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SPST 08.09.15: delete policy. SPST 14.12.15: no change to deletion. |
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SPST 08.09.15: delete policy. SPST 14.12.15: no change to deletion. |
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DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT POLICIES FOR MAIDSTONE BOROUGH |
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General |
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DM1 |
Principles of good design |
DM4 |
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Cabinet 14.01.15: policy amendments. Technical: minor amendments re NPPF compliance |
DM2 |
Sustainable design |
DM2 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Cabinet 14.01.15: policy amendments. SPST 14.12.15: policy amendments. |
DM5 |
Air quality |
DM16 |
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Cabinet 14.01.15: no change. |
DM6 |
Non-conforming uses |
DM9 |
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Cabinet 14.01.15: no change. |
DM7 |
External lighting |
DM6 |
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Cabinet 14.01.15: policy amendments. Technical: delete refs to codes for sustainable homes to reflect national policy changes. |
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Residential |
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DM8 |
Residential extensions, conversions and redevelopment |
DM8 |
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Cabinet 14.01.15: no change. |
DM9 |
Residential premises above shops and businesses |
DM21 |
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Cabinet 14.01.15: no change. |
DM10 |
Residential garden land |
DM5 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Cabinet 14.01.15: policy amendments. |
DM15 |
Nursing and Care Homes |
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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 |
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Cabinet 14.01.15: policy amendments. |
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Retail |
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DM17 |
Town centre uses |
DM19 |
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Cabinet 14.01.15: no change. |
DM18 |
District centres, local centres and local shops and facilities |
DM20 |
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Cabinet 14.01.15: policy amendments. |
DM19 |
Signage and shop fronts |
DM7 |
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Cabinet 14.01.15: no change. |
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Employment |
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DM20 |
Economic development |
DM17 |
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Cabinet 14.01.15: policy amendments. |
DM21 |
Retention of employment sites |
DM18 |
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Cabinet 14.01.15: policy amendments. Technical: Delete part criterion (5) – cannot restrict change of use to non-conforming uses. |
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Infrastructure |
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DM22 |
Open space and recreation |
DM11 |
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Cabinet 14.01.15: policy amendments. SPST 18.08.15/19.08.15: further policy amendments. SPST 14.12.15: policy
amendments. |
DM23 |
Community facilities |
DM12 |
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Cabinet 14.01.15: no change. |
DM24 |
Sustainable transport |
DM13 |
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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 |
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SPST 08.09.15: policy amendments. |
DM26 |
Park and ride sites |
DM15 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Cabinet 14.01.15: policy amendments. Technical: remove ref to wind turbines in accordance with Ministerial Statement June 2015. |
DM29 |
Electronic communications |
ID2 |
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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 |
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Cabinet 14.01.15: policy amendments. |
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DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT POLICIES FOR THE TOWN CENTRE |
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DM31 |
Primary shopping frontages |
DM27 |
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Cabinet 14.01.15: policy amendments. |
DM32 |
Secondary shopping frontages |
DM28 |
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Cabinet 14.01.15: policy amendments. |
DM33 |
Leisure and community uses in the town centre |
DM29 |
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Cabinet 14.01.15: policy amendments. |
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DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT POLICIES FOR THE COUNTRYSIDE |
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General - countryside |
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DM34 |
Design principles in the countryside |
DM30 |
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Cabinet 14.01.15: policy amendments. |
DM35 |
Conversion of rural buildings |
DM32 |
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Cabinet 14.01.15: policy amendments. |
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Residential - countryside |
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DM36 |
Rebuilding and extending dwellings in the countryside |
DM33 |
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Cabinet 14.01.15: no change. |
DM37 |
Change of use of agricultural land to domestic garden land |
DM34 |
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Cabinet 14.01.15: no change. |
DM38 |
Accommodation for agriculture and forestry workers |
DM35 |
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Cabinet 14.01.15: policy amendments. |
DM39 |
Live-work units |
DM36 |
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Cabinet 14.01.15: policy amendments. |
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Employment - countryside |
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DM40 |
New agricultural buildings and structures |
DM31 |
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Cabinet 14.01.15: policy amendments. |
DM41 |
Expansion of existing businesses in rural areas |
DM37 |
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Cabinet 14.01.15: policy amendments. |
DM42 |
Holiday caravan and camp sites |
DM38 |
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Cabinet 14.01.15: no change. |
DM43 |
Caravan storage in the countryside |
DM39 |
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Cabinet 14.01.15: policy amendments. |
DM44 |
Retail units in the countryside |
DM40 |
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Cabinet 14.01.15: policy amendments. |
DM45 |
Equestrian development |
DM41 |
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Cabinet 14.01.15: policy amendments. |
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DELIVERY FRAMEWORK |
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ID1 |
Infrastructure delivery |
ID1 |
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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. |
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Chapter |
Monitoring and Review |
Appendix H |
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Technical: replace former monitoring table with expanded monitoring and review chapter to reflect recommendation of Planning Advisory Service Review. |
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APPENDICES |
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Technical: delete appendix (Regulation 18 tool) |
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Technical: delete appendix (Regulation 18 tool) |
Appendix A |
Housing Trajectory |
Appendix J |
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Technical: Factual update of housing trajectory |
Appendix B |
Residential parking standards |
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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 |
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Technical: Separate appendix into two lists. Expand former table to illustrate where former saved policies have been superseded by new policies. |
Appendix D |
Saved Supplementary Planning Documents and Planning Policy Advice Notes |
Appendix K |
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Technical: Separate appendix into two lists – update saved Planning Policy Advice Notes. |
Appendix E |
Glossary |
Appendix I |
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Technical: Updated to reflect changes in national policy/guidance. |
Appendix F |
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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