Briefing Note relating to the Petitions from

Residents of Headcorn and Lenham


                             Provided by the Head of Planning and Development

Full regard will be given to the petitions that oppose housing growth at Lenham and Headcorn villages when responding to representations received earlier this year as a result of public consultation on the draft Maidstone Borough Local Plan.   A report recommending amendments to draft housing site allocations will be presented to Cabinet in the New Year, and a further public consultation on changes to allocated sites will be undertaken in February and March.  Meanwhile, officers will continue to liaise with the infrastructure providers and other key stakeholders to ensure the housing sites allocated in the local plan are appropriate, sustainable and deliverable.