Policy information sourced from the Maidstone Borough Council Local Plan 2021-2038

LPRSP6(E): Marden.

  • 1. At the Rural Service Centre of Marden, 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 124 new dwellings will be delivered on site H1(46), and 113 new dwellings on LPRSA295.
  • 3. Two pitches are allocated for gypsy and traveller accommodation in accordance with policy LPRGT1(9).
  • 4. One existing site is designated as an Economic Development Area in order to maintain employment opportunities in the locality (policy LPRSP11(A)), and a further 4,084m2 employment floorspace is allocated on one site (policy EMP1(2)).
  • 5. Key infrastructure requirements for Marden include:
    • a. Improvements to highway and transport infrastructure including railway station enhancements, 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(46) and LPRSA295;
    • b. Provision of 0.6 form entry expansion at Marden Primary School;
    • c. Improvements to open space which improve overall quality, and address forecast deficits of in 0.9 hectares play, 3.3 hectares sports, 0.9 hectares allotment, and 27.4 hectares natural/semi-natural green space;
    • d. Improvements to health infrastructure including extension and/or improvements at Marden Medical Centre; and
    • e. Gas main improvement works as per the requirements of the Maidstone Infrastructure Delivery Plan.
  • 6. 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).
  • 7. 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