Policy information sourced from the Maidstone Borough Council Local Plan 2021-2038
LPRHOU10: Build to Rent Proposals.
1. In line with recommendations of the SHMA (2021) and national planning policy and guidance the council has developed the following policy for build to rent proposals.
2. Planning permission will be granted for developments of self-contained, private rented homes which:
- a. Are located in Maidstone Town centre, within close proximity, and larger strategic sites;
- b. Are secured in single ownership providing solely for the rental market for an extended period minimum 20-year term with provision for clawback of affordable housing contributions should the covenant not be met;
- c. Provide tenancies for private renters for an extended period above normal contract lengths with a break clause in the tenant’s favour and structured and limited in-tenancy rent increases agreed in advance;
- d. Provide a high standard on-site management of the accommodation;
- e. Provide for a mix of unit sizes in accordance with policy LPRSP10(A); and
- f. Provide on-site affordable housing, in line with the requirements set out in the Affordable Housing SPD.
For more information, please visit Maidstone’s Local Plan Maidstone Borough Council Local Plan 2021-2038