Policy information sourced from the Medway Local Plan 2003

BNE47 Rural Lanes

Development served by, and/or affecting, the important rural lanes defined on the proposals map will only be permitted where there is no adverse effect upon the value of the lane in terms of its landscape, amenity, nature conservation, historic or archaeological importance.

Where alterations to the carriageway definition or boundaries of rural lanes is necessary, the use of natural, locally distinctive materials such as grass banks, stone setts and hedging will be required. The use of urbanising features such as raised concrete kerbstones, fencing and walls should be avoided unless these are absolutely essential for structural or safety reasons.