Policy information sourced from Tonbridge and Malling Managing Development and the Environment Development Plan Document
DC6 Rural Lanes
In the consideration of development proposals which are in the vicinity of, or are served by, rural lanes, permission will only be granted where:
- the development conserves and, where appropriate, enhances the value of the lane in terms of its landscape, amenity, biodiversity, historic or archaeological importance; and
- any proposed alterations to the lane are the minimum necessary to serve the proposal in terms of highway safety.
Where alterations to the lane are necessary, preference will be given to the use of natural materials in keeping with the character of the area as set out in the Character Area Appraisals SPD.
For more information please see the Plan Document