Maidstone - LPRSP7(D): Yalding

LPRSP7(D): Yalding.

1. At the Larger Village of Yalding, 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 site LPRSA248. Housing development will be located to the north (Site A) and supporting infrastructure such as open space, drainage (SuDS) to the south (Site B) only.
3. Key infrastructure requirements for Yalding include:
- a. Improvements to highway and transportation infrastructure will be made in accordance with individual site criteria set out in policy H1(65) and LPRSA248. Key schemes include improvements to pedestrian access;
- b. Improvements to health infrastructure including extension and/or improvements at Yalding GP Practice; and
- c. Improvements to open space which improve overall quality, and address forecast deficits of in 0.4 hectares play, and 1.7 hectares sports space.
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).
5. 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