Land North & South of Kenward Road, Yalding, ME18 6JP

the removal of existing polytunnels on land north of Kenward Road and the erection of up to 112no. dwellings (Class C3), associated infrastructure and landscaping, together with the change of use of land south of Kenward Road to provide informal/recreational open space, sustainable urban drainage features, landscaping, and ancillary works/infrastructure

Authority: Maidstone Borough Council
Appeal type: other · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Inquiry
Development: residential · Unknown
Inspector: Brooker M

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the appeal scheme on the character and appearance of the area, including the setting of the Greensand Ridge Landscape of Local Value (LLV)

What decided it

The Inspector's finding that the proposed structural and boundary landscaping shown on the parameters plan would adequately mitigate the effects of the development on the character and appearance of the area, including the Greensand Ridge Landscape of Local Value.

Framework references: 57

Plan policies cited: Policy LPRSA248, Policy LPRSP15, Policy LPRQD6

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