Land At Riverdale, St Helens Lane, West Farleigh, Kent, ME15 0LB

Planning appeal 3361447 at Land At Riverdale, St Helens Lane, West Farleigh, Kent, ME15 0LB (Maidstone Borough Council) was dismissed on 22 August 2025 by Inspector Wright A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the countryside and the Medway Valley Landscape of Local Value.

the change of use of existing grass land to a glamping site comprising 6no. eco-pods with associated parking, access, cycle and bin stores, and landscaping

Authority: Maidstone Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: leisure-sport · Change of use
Inspector: Wright A
Postcode: ME15 0LB

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the countryside and the Medway Valley Landscape of Local Value
the living conditions of the occupiers of Kingfisher View, Heron House, Riverdale and Coot Cottage, with particular regard to disturbance and privacy

What decided it

The proposal would cause unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the countryside and Medway Valley Landscape of Local Value, and would significantly harm the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers through noise, disturbance and loss of privacy, contrary to the development plan.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy LPRSP9Policy LPRSP14(A)Policy LPRSP15Policy LPRTLR2Policy LPRQD4Policy LPRSP11

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