Policy information sourced from the Maidstone Borough Council Local Plan 2021-2038
LPRSP7: Larger Villages.
Within the designated Larger Villages of East Farleigh, Eyhorne Street (Hollingbourne), Sutton Valence and Yalding, as shown on the Policies Map, the council will:
- 1. Focus new development within the settlements when it is:
- a. an allocated site in the Local Plan or a Neighbourhood Plan;
- b. minor development such as infilling; or
- c. the redevelopment of previously developed land that is of a size appropriate to the role, character and scale of the village;
- 2. Protect, conserve and enhance the historic environment appropriate to its significance. Proportionate historic environmental assessment will be used to inform development and identify opportunities to enhance awareness, understanding and enjoyment of the historic environment to the benefit of the village and its community.
- 3. Resist the loss of local shops, community facilities and green spaces, whilst supporting new retail development, community services and green spaces to meet local need.
For more information, please visit Maidstone’s Local Plan Maidstone Borough Council Local Plan 2021-2038