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

LPRSP7(C): Sutton Valence.

  • 1. At the Larger Village of Sutton Valence, 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 LPRSP7, approximately 100 new dwellings will be delivered on allocated site policy LPRSA078.
  • 3. 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).
  • 4. Key infrastructure requirements for Sutton Valence include:
    • a. Improvements to health infrastructure including extension and/or improvements at Cobtree Medical Practice, and provision of a new facility at Haven Farm;
    • b. Improvements to highway and transport infrastructure, including junction improvements and improvements to pedestrian access in accordance with individual site criteria set out in policies H1(64) and LPRSA078;c. Improvements to open space which improve overall quality, andaddress forecast deficits of 0.1 hectares play space.

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