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

H4 Constrained Housing Sites

The following sites, as shown on the Proposals Map, are not specifically allocated for housing but are considered to be suitable for residential development. If they come forward for housing, they 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:

  • Scott Bros, Mill Hall Aylesford (13 dwellings) subject to:
    • 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 industrial uses to the south and west;
    • provision of a riverside path;
    • respect the setting of The Friars, Aylesford which is a Grade I Listed Building; and
    • any necessary improvements to the Station Road junction having regard to the adjacent level crossing.
  • West of Maidstone Road, Blue Bell Hill (9 dwellings), subject to:
    • provision of affordable housing in accordance with Core Policy CP17(2);
    • achievement of a satisfactory noise climate in accordance with saved Policy P3/17 (or its successor Policy) having regard to the proximity of the A229 and its junction with the link road;
    • consideration of the potential impact of air quality on the design and layout of development;
    • consideration of the potential impact of vibration from the Channel Tunnel Rail Link tunnel on the detailed design of development; and
    • investigation and remediation of any land contamination.
  • 242 London Road, West Malling (8 dwellings), subject to:
    • provision of affordable housing in accordance with Core Policy CP17(2);
    • consideration of the potential impact of air quality on the design and layout of development;
    • minimisation of noise disturbance from the road;
    • investigation and remediation of any land contamination; and
    • provision of a single point of access onto the A20.
  • 263-265 London Road, West Malling (8 dwellings), subject to:
    • provision of affordable housing in accordance with Core Policy CP17(2);
    • consideration of the potential impact of air quality on the design and layout of development;
    • achievement of a satisfactory noise climate in accordance with saved Policy P3/17 (or its successor Policy) having regard to noise from the A20;
    • investigation and remediation of any land contamination;
    • any necessary mitigation measures identified as a result of an archaeological assessment;
    • provision of a single point of access onto the A20.
  • TA Centre, London Road, Ditton (51 dwellings), subject to:
    • provision of affordable housing in accordance with Core Policy CP17(1);
    • achievement of a satisfactory noise climate in accordance with saved Policy P3/17 (or its successor Policy) having regard to noise from the A20;
    • consideration of the potential impact of air quality on the design and layout of development;
    • a possible contribution towards open playing space provision;
    • investigation and remediation of any land contamination;
    • a contribution to the A20 multi-modal improvements and the provision of a right turning lane and crossing facilities; and
    • contributions towards the improvement of off-site sewerage capacity.
  • 613 London Road, Ditton (6 dwellings), subject to:
    • achievement of a satisfactory noise climate in accordance with saved Policy P3/17 (or its successor Policy) having regard to noise from the road;
    • consideration of the potential impact of air quality on the design and layout of development;
    • overcoming local flooding issues;
    • protection of the trees subject to a TPO within the site;
    • investigation and remediation of any land contamination; and
    • rationalisation of existing accesses onto the A20, but preferably the closure of all existing accesses and obtaining access via Ditton Place.
  • Ditton Service Station, 675 London Road, Ditton (20 dwellings), subject to:
    • provision of affordable housing in accordance with Core Policy CP17(1);
    • achievement of a satisfactory noise climate in accordance with saved Policy P3/17 (or its successor Policy) having regard to noise from the road;
    • consideration of the potential impact of air quality on the design and layout of development;
    • protection of the trees subject to a TPO to the north east of the site;
    • investigation and remediation of any land contamination;
    • a possible contribution towards open playing space provision;
    • any necessary mitigation measures identified as a result of an archaeological assessment; and
    • the closure of the existing vehicular accesses onto the A20 and obtaining access via Bradbourne Lane which should preferably be improved; and
    • contributions towards the improvement of off-site sewerage capacity.
  • Industrial Site, Blacklands, East Malling (11 dwellings), subject to:
    • provision of affordable housing in accordance with Core Policy CP17(2);
    • respecting the character of the adjacent Conservation Areas;
    • investigation and remediation of any land contamination;
    • mitigation of any local flooding issues;
    • any necessary mitigation measures identified as a result of an archaeological assessment; and
    • preferably provision of access via Middle Mill Road with a pedestrian link to the local schools.
  • Millbrook House, 114 Mill Street, East Malling (10 dwellings), subject to:
    • provision of affordable housing in accordance with Core Policy CP17(2);
    • respecting the character of the adjacent Conservation Area and Listed Buildings;
    • any necessary mitigation measures identified as a result of an archaeological assessment; and
    • any necessary mitigation identified through a Flood Risk Assessment.
  • Builders Yard, Brunswick Square, East Peckham (14 dwellings), subject to:
    • provision of affordable housing in accordance with Core Policy CP17(2);
    • investigation and remediation of any land contamination;
    • any necessary mitigation measures identified through a Flood Risk Assessment;
    • retention or replacement of existing lock-up garages on the site;
    • a possible contribution towards open playing space provision; and
    • retention of access onto Old Road for pedestrians only with improvement of Pound Road to provide road access with such improvements to the footway as are necessary.
  • 140-142 Tonbridge Road, Hildenborough (14 dwellings), subject to:
    • provision of affordable housing in accordance with Core Policy CP17(2);
    • respect for the character of the adjacent Conservation Area;
    • achievement of a satisfactory noise climate in accordance with saved Policy P3/17 (or its successor Policy) having regard to noise from Tonbridge Road;
    • consideration of the potential impact of air quality on the design and layout of development;
    • investigation and remediation of any land contamination;
    • a possible contribution towards open playing space provision; and
    • provision of a single point of access onto Tonbridge Road.
  • Clare Park Service Station and B&Q Store, London Road, Larkfield (59 dwellings), subject to:
    • provision of affordable housing in accordance with Core Policy CP17(1);
    • achievement of a satisfactory noise climate in accordance with saved Policy P3/17 (or its successor Policy) having regard to noise from the A20;
    • consideration of the potential impact of air quality on the design and layout of development;
    • a possible contribution towards open playing space provision;
    • investigation and remediation of any land contamination;
    • any necessary mitigation measures identified as a result of an archaeological assessment;
    • a detailed technical assessment of access arrangements with the possible provision of a single point of access at the western end; and
    • contributions towards the improvement of off-site sewerage capacity.
  • Garage, 2 London Road, Leybourne (20 dwellings), subject to:
    • provision of affordable housing in accordance with Core Policy CP17(1);
    • achievement of a satisfactory noise climate in accordance with saved Policy P3/17 (or its successor Policy) having regard to the proximity of the A20;
    • consideration of the potential impact of air quality on the design and layout of development;
    • investigation and remediation of any land contamination;
    • a possible contribution towards open playing space provision;
    • any necessary mitigation measures identified as a result of an archaeological assessment; and
    • provision of a single point of access to the A20.
  • 294 Malling Road and Land adjacent, Snodland (17 dwellings), subject to:
    • provision of affordable housing in accordance with Core Policy CP17(1);
    • investigation and remediation of any land contamination;
    • protection of the historic building and its sympathetic incorporation into the design of the development; and
    • avoidance of a direct vehicular access onto Malling Road.
  • Farm Ground Allotments, Gorham Drive, Tonbridge (23 dwellings), subject to:
    • provision of affordable housing in accordance with Core Policy CP17(1);
    • demonstration that the land is surplus to requirements for allotments or adequate provision of alternative facilities;
    • possible contribution towards open playing space provision;
    • any necessary mitigation measures identified as a result of an archaeological assessment;
    • a contribution towards improvement of the adjacent footpath; and
    • contributions towards the improvement of off-site sewerage capacity.
  • 159-159a Pembury Road, Tonbridge (5 dwellings), subject to:
    • 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 noise from Pembury Road and from the railway;
    • preference for a single point of access; and
    • contributions towards the improvement of off-site sewerage capacity.
  • 17 Preston Road, Tonbridge (5 dwellings), subject to:
    • achievement of a satisfactory noise climate in accordance with saved Policy P3/17 (or its successor Policy) having regard to noise from the railway;
    • investigation and remediation of any land contamination; and
    • contributions towards the improvement of off-site sewerage capacity.
  • 60A Priory Street and 31 Pembury Road, Tonbridge (18 dwellings), subject to:
    • provision of affordable housing in accordance with Core Policy CP17(1);
    • achievement of a satisfactory noise climate in accordance with saved Policy P3/17 (or its successor Policy) having regard to noise from Pembury Road;
    • investigation and remediation of any land contamination;
    • a possible contribution towards open playing space provision;
    • any necessary mitigation measures identified as a result of an archaeological assessment;
    • preferably provision of an improved access from Priory Street; and
    • contributions towards the improvement of off-site sewerage capacity.
  • 54 Quarry Hill Road, Tonbridge (10 dwellings), subject to:
    • respecting the character of the adjacent Conservation Area;
    • achievement of a satisfactory noise climate in accordance with saved Policy P3/17 (or its successor Policy) having regard to noise from the Quarry Hill Road;
    • consideration of the potential impact of air quality on the design and layout of development;
    • investigation and remediation of any land contamination;
    • rationalisation of existing accesses onto Quarry Hill Road; and
    • any necessary mitigation measures identified as a result of an archaeological assessment.
  • 20 Bow Road, Wateringbury (7 dwellings), subject to:
    • provision of affordable housing in accordance with Core Policy CP17(2);
    • 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 noise from Bow Road and the nearby village hall and car park; and
    • any necessary footway improvements.

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