Policy information sourced from the Maidstone Borough Council Local Plan 2021-2038
LPRSP6(C): Headcorn.
- 1. At the Rural Service Centre of Headcorn, 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, new dwellings will be delivered on the remainder of allocated site H1(36), plus approximately 110 new dwellings on site LPRSA310.
- 3. Two existing sites are designated as Economic Development Areas in order to maintain employment opportunities in the locality (policy LPRSP11(A)), and a further 3,500m2 employment floorspace is allocated (policy EMP1(1)).
- 4. Key infrastructure requirements for Headcorn include:
- a. Improvements to highway and transport infrastructure, including junction improvements, a variety of measures to improve sustainable transport infrastructure and improvements to pedestrian and cycle access, in accordance with individual site criteria set out in policies H1(36) and LPRSA310;
- b. Provision of a one form entry extension to Headcorn Primary School;
- c. Improvements to open space which improve overall quality, and address forecast deficits of 1 hectare amenity, 1.1 hectares play, 7.7 hectares sports, 0.2 hectares allotment, and 30.2 hectares natural/semi-natural green space.
- 5. Additional capacity will be required in the sewer network and at the wastewater treatment works (if required) in the period to 2031.
- 6. Improvements to health infrastructure including extension and/or improvements at Headcorn Surgery.
- 7. 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).
- 8. Development will only be permitted if it will not have an adverse effect on the River Beult SSSI and will support the conservation objectives of the River Beult action plan.
For more information, please visit Maidstone’s Local Plan Maidstone Borough Council Local Plan 2021-2038