Policy information sourced from the Medway Local Plan 2003

BNE30 Metropolitan Green Belt

Within the Metropolitan Green Belt, as defined on the proposals map, there is a general presumption against inappropriate development. Development will not be permitted unless the following objectives are fulfilled:

  1. it is designed and sited so that the open character of the area is maintained; and
  2. it accords with the purposes of including land in the Green Belt.
  3. new buildings will only be permitted for the following purposes:
    • agriculture or forestry; or
    • essential small scale facilities for outdoor sport or recreation, for cemeteries or other land uses that fulfil the above objectives; or
    • a limited extension, alteration or replacement of an existing building; or
    • limited infilling within the village boundary of Upper Halling.
  4. the reuse of buildings will only be permitted if:
    • the development fulfils the above objectives, taking into account any proposed extension to the buildings and any associated uses of land surrounding the buildings; and
    • the buildings are of permanent and substantial construction, and are capable of conversion without major or complete reconstruction; and
    • the form, mass and general design of the buildings are in keeping with their surroundings.

For more information please see the Medway Local Plan 2003