1. Adopt a strategy for growth which delivers development in sustainable locations, well supported by or capable of delivering better services and public transport which will minimise the need to travel.

2. Encourage the delivery of sustainable buildings and a reduction of CO2 emissions in new development, having regard to the Kent and Medway Energy and Low Emissions Strategy.

3. Encourage and support the delivery of low carbon energy and low carbon heat networks in new developments.

4. Support the provision of renewable energy infrastructure within new development.

5. Require the integration of blue-green infrastructure into major new development in order to mitigate urban heat islands, enhance urban biodiversity, and to contribute to reduced surface water run off through the provision of SuDS.

6. Require development involving the creation of new dwellings, retail, and/or employment space to encourage a shift towards sustainable travel through:

7. New dwellings should be built to ensure that wholesome water consumption is not greater than 110 litres/person/day.

8. Require new development involving the creation of new dwellings, retail floorspace and/or employment floorspace to plan for and respond to the impacts of climate change.

9. Require new development to include a Flood Risk Assessment where the site is located within Flood Zones 2 or 3 or is over 1 hectare in size.

10. Require development to have regard to surface water management plans.

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