Maidstone - LPRSP6(A): Coxheath

LPRSP6(A): Coxheath.

1. In the Rural Service Centre of Coxheath, as shown on the Policies Map, key services will be retained and supported.
2. In addition to minor development and redevelopment of appropriate sites in accordance with policy LPRSP6, approximately 100 new dwellings will be delivered on sites LPRSA251, LPRSA312, and LPRSA364.
3. Key infrastructure requirements for Coxheath include:
- a. Improvements to highway and transport infrastructure including junction improvements at Linton Crossroads, a variety of measures to improve sustainable transport infrastructure, and improvements to pedestrian access in accordance with individual site criteria set out in policies H1(59), LPRSA251, LPRSA312, and LPRSA364;
- b. Improvements to open space which improve overall quality and address forecast deficits of 0.8 hectares amenity 1.5 hectares play, 10.2 hectares sports, 1.3 hectares allotment, and 43.2 hectares natural/semi-natural green space;
- c. Improvements to health infrastructure at Greensand Health Centre (including branch surgery in Loose).
4. The loss of local shops, community facilities and green spaces will be resisted, and new retail development, community services and open space will be supported to meet local needs in accordance with policy LPRSP11(C).

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