Policy information sourced from the Maidstone Borough Council Local Plan 2021-2038
LPRHOU2: Residential Extensions, Conversions, Annexes, and Redevelopment within the Built-Up Area.
1. On land outside of the countryside proposals for the extension, conversion or redevelopment of a residential property which meet the following criteria will be permitted if:
- i. The scale, height, form, appearance and siting of the proposal would fit unobtrusively with the existing building where retained and the character of the street scene and/or its context;
- ii. The traditional boundary treatment of an area would be retained and, where feasible, reinforced;
- iii. Adjoining residents would avoid unacceptable loss of privacy, outlook or light and would avoid unacceptable intrusion from noise or odour; and
- iv. Sufficient parking would be provided within the curtilage of the dwelling without diminishing the character of the street scene.
2. On land outside the countryside proposals for the conversion or redevelopment of a dwelling to self-contained flats or the use of a building as a house in multiple occupation which also meet the following criterion will be permitted:
- i. The intensified use of the building and its curtilage would not significantly harm the appearance of the building or the character or amenity of the surrounding area.
For more information, please visit Maidstone’s Local Plan Maidstone Borough Council Local Plan 2021-2038