Decision details

Report of the Director of Finance and Business Improvement - Land at Gore Court Road

Decision Maker: Policy and Resources Committee

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

To dispose of an area of land at Gore Court Road

Decision:

1.  That the disposal of an area of open space, with a total of 414 square metres, to the west of Gore Court Road as outlined on red on the plan attached to the report of the Director of Finance and Business Improvement be agreed;

2.  That a covenant be agreed that would ensure that a replacement native hedgerow is provided six months in advance of removal of the existing hedge with details to be submitted to and approved by the local Planning Authority; and

3.  That the Heritage, Culture and Leisure Committee be recommended  to consider the implementation of a semi-natural buffer within the Senacre Recreation Ground bounding the new hedgerow which would increase its value for wildlife and long term protection.

Wards Affected: Park Wood Ward;

Contact: Lucy Stroud Lucy Stroud Email: lucystroud@maidstone.gov.uk.

Report author: Lucy Stroud

Publication date: 15/12/2016

Date of decision: 14/12/2016

Decided: 14/12/2016 - Policy and Resources Committee

Effective from: 23/12/2016

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