Policy information sourced from the Medway Local Plan 2003

BNE32 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty

Development within the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, as defined on the proposals map, will only be permitted when it conserves the natural beauty, wildlife and cultural heritage of the area.

Major development will only be permitted in exceptional circumstances and will be considered against the following criteria:-

  1. The national need;
  2. Impact on the local economy,
  3. The cost and availability of alternative sites or other means of meeting the need,
  4. Any detrimental impact on the environment or landscape,
  5. The environmental standard of the proposed construction or restoration.

For more information please see the Medway Local Plan 2003