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

H3 Preston Hall and Royal British Legion Village

The site at Preston Hall and Royal British Legion Village, Aylesford, as shown on the Proposals Map, is considered appropriate for mixed-use, but predominantly residential, development with a capacity in the order of 180 dwellings. It should be developed in accordance with an approved Master Plan which should aim to maximise the opportunities for development, taking into account the following considerations and any other general policy requirements including any necessary contributions towards the provision of education and other community and cultural facilities, pursuant to Core Policy CP25:

  1. the provision of affordable housing in accordance with Core Policy CP17(1);
  2. respect for the character and setting of the grade II Listed Building, which should be guided by an historic buildings and archaeological assessment;
  3. achievement of a satisfactory noise climate in accordance with saved Policy P3/17 (or its successor Policy) having regard to noise from nearby roads and motorway;
  4. consideration of traffic impact on the A20/Hermitage Lane and A20/Hall Road junctions, the Coldharbour roundabout and junction 5 on the M20 with provision for any necessary mitigation measures including junction improvements (subject to the preservation of the Lodge), the possible provision of a secondary point of access onto Hall Road and a contribution towards the A20 multi-modal improvement scheme;
  5. provision of adequate open playing space within the site, footpaths, and cycle routes linking with the A20 cycle route;
  6. respect for the landscape of the site, including the retention of important mature trees and, in particular, the avenue approach to the Listed Building, which should be informed by a landscape assessment and tree survey;
  7. respect for the wider setting of the site including views to and from the surrounding countryside. A scheme of positive landscape management will be required for land within the Strategic Gap adjacent to the Master Plan area which should include landscape enhancement and reinforcement;
  8. investigation and remediation of any land contamination; and
  9. consideration of the potential impact of air quality close to the A20 and M20 on the design and layout of development.

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