Policy information sourced from Tonbridge and Malling Local Development Framework Development Land Allocations Development Plan Document

H1 Firm Housing Allocations

The following sites, as shown on the Proposals Map, are allocated for housing and should be developed in accordance with the criteria identified in respect of each site and all general policy requirements, including any necessary contributions towards the provision of recreation, education and other community and cultural facilities, pursuant to Core Policy CP25. They will be developed at the highest density compatible with the character and amenity of the surrounding area but not normally at a density of less than 30 dwellings per hectare:

  1. 109 Hall Road, Aylesford (5 dwellings), subject to:
    • investigation and remediation of any land contamination;
    • any necessary mitigation measures identified as a result of an archaeological assessment; and
    • the need to improve the access onto Hall Road including the footway.
  2. Oil Depot, Station Road, Aylesford (21 dwellings), subject to:
    • provision of affordable housing in accordance with Core Policy CP17(1);
    • any necessary mitigation measures identified through a Flood Risk Assessment;
    • investigation and remediation of any land contamination;
    • achievement of a satisfactory noise climate in accordance with saved Policy P3/17 (or its successor Policy) having regard to the proximity of the railway line;
    • respecting the character of the adjacent Conservation Area;
    • any necessary mitigation measures identified as a result of an archaeological assessment; and
    • provision of access via Bridge Place, footway improvements to the frontage and the closure of the existing access.
  3. Nu-Venture Coaches, Mill Hall, Aylesford (8 dwellings), subject to:
    • any necessary mitigation measures identified through a Flood Risk Assessment;
    • achievement of a satisfactory noise climate in accordance with saved Policy P3/17 (or its successor Policy) having regard to the proximity of existing business to the east;
    • investigation and remediation of any land contamination;
    • provision of a riverside path;
    • respecting the setting of the grade I listed Aylesford Friary;
    • any necessary improvements to the Station Road junction having regard to the adjacent level crossing; and
    • preferably being accessed via the site to the east once this is developed.
  4. Castledene Transport and Pickfords Removals, Mill Hall, Aylesford (58 dwellings), subject to:
    • provision of affordable housing in accordance with Core Policy CP17(1);
    • any necessary mitigation measures identified through a Flood Risk Assessment;
    • achievement of a satisfactory noise climate in accordance with saved Policy P3/17 (or its successor Policy) having regard to the proximity of the railway line;
    • respecting the setting of the listed building to the south east of the site;
    • investigation and remediation of any land contamination;
    • a possible contribution towards open playing space provision;
    • provision of a safe pedestrian access to the Maidstone-bound platform of Aylesford Station;
    • any necessary mitigation measures identified as a result of an archaeological assessment; and
    • any necessary improvements to the Station Road junction having regard to the adjacent level crossing.
  5. Park House, 110-112 Mill Street, East Malling (5 dwellings), subject to:
    • provision of affordable housing in accordance with Core Policy CP17(2);
    • the retention of Park House;
    • protection and enhancement of the character of the Conservation Area;
    • any necessary mitigation measures identified through a Flood Risk Assessment; and
    • any necessary mitigation measures identified as a result of an archaeological assessment.
  6. Kings Hill - remainder (65 dwellings), subject to:
    • provision of affordable housing in accordance with Core Policy CP17(1);
    • provision of on-site open playing space or a contribution to the provision or enhancement of open space provision elsewhere at Kings Hill;
    • provision of footpaths, cycle and bridle routes linking with existing and/or proposed routes at Kings Hill;
    • a contribution towards community and leisure facilities at Kings Hill;
    • the retention of important trees on the site and a substantial woodland margin adjacent to the countryside to preserve the landscape setting and screen the development area; and
    • any necessary mitigation measures identified as a result of an archaeological assessment.
  7. Land adjacent to Snodland Station (24 dwellings), subject to:
    • provision of affordable housing in accordance with Core Policy CP17(1);
    • respecting the setting of the listed station building to the east;
    • protection and enhancement of the character of the Conservation Area;
    • protection of trees subject to a Tree Preservation Order;
    • achievement of a satisfactory noise climate in accordance with saved Policy P3/17 (or its successor Policy) having regard to the proximity of the railway line;
    • a possible contribution towards open playing space provision;
    • provision of additional car and cycle parking at the station; and
    • improvements to footways and the existing vehicular access including access to the station, preferably in conjunction with the development of the former playing fields.
  8. Land to the rear of Brionne Gardens/68 Lodge Oak Lane, Tonbridge (5 dwellings), subject to:
    • satisfactory access.

For more information, please see the Local Development Framework Development Land Allocations Development Plan Document