Policy information sourced from the Medway Local Plan 2003

H9 Backland and Tandem Development

Backland development will be permitted only when it does not constitute piecemeal development that would threaten the comprehensive development of a wider area. Tandem development will not be permitted. Backland development will be permitted when:

  1. there is no loss of privacy from overlooking adjoining houses and/or their back gardens; and
  2. there is acceptable vehicular access; and
  3. there is no significant increase in noise or disturbance to adjacent residents from traffic using the access; and
  4. existing natural features, such as trees, which contribute to the amenity of the area are retained or conserved; and
  5. there is adequate private amenity space for the existing and proposed dwellings; and
  6. the character and amenity of the area as a whole is maintained.

For more information please see the Medway Local Plan 2003