Proposals for the open storage of private caravans outside of the settlement boundaries as defined on the Policies Map which meet the following criteria will be permitted where:

1. The site lies outside the Kent Downs National Landscape and its setting;

2. The site is already well screened year-round by buildings and/or planting and that screening is to be reinforced as necessary with planting by indigenous species;

3. Security arrangements would not be intrusive. In the case of lighting this will be used only where demonstrably required and will be directional so as to minimise light pollution;

4. The proposal would not result in a concentration of sites; and

5. The proposal is situated close to existing built development, including residential accommodation.

For more information, please visit Maidstone’s Local Plan Maidstone Borough Council Local Plan 2021-2038