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Local Plan Review - Examination


Local Plan Review Examination & Updates

The review of the Maidstone Local Plan (adopted 25 October 2017) was submitted to the Secretary of State for independent examination on Thursday 31 March 2022.

Overview and submission - details of the submission of the Local Plan Review and information on the appointed Planning Inspector and Programme Officer

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The review of the Maidstone Local Plan (adopted 25 October 2017) was submitted to the Secretary of State for independent examination on Thursday 31 March 2022.

Inspector

Mr David Spencer BA(Hons) DipTP MRTPI  from the Planning Inspectorate has been appointed by the Secretary of State to carry out the independent Examination of the Local Plan.

The Inspector’s task is to consider the soundness of the submitted Plan (para 35 of the National Planning Policy Framework July 2021) and whether it has been prepared in accordance with the legal and procedural requirements.  Plans are sound if they are:-

  • Positively prepared – providing a strategy which, as a minimum, seeks to meet the area’s objectively assessed needs; and is informed by agreements with other authorities, so that unmet need from neighbouring areas is accommodated where it is practical to do so and is consistent with achieving sustainable development;
  • Justified – an appropriate strategy, taking into account the reasonable alternatives, and based on proportionate evidence;
  • Effective - deliverable over the plan period, and based on effective joint working on cross-boundary strategic matters that have been dealt with rather than deferred, as evidenced by the statement of common ground; and
  • Consistent with national policy - enabling the delivery of sustainable development in accordance with the policies in this Framework and other statements of national planning policy, where relevant.

For further information on the Examination Process please use the links below to access the following documents:-

Local Plans Procedural practice

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/examining-local-plans-procedural-practice/procedure-guide-for-local-plan-examinations

Local Plans;  Local Plan examination  guidance:

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/local-plans

Guide to taking part in examination;

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/taking-part-in-local-plan-examinations

Programme Officer

Louise St John Howe has been appointed as the Programme Officer for the examination of the Local Plan.   She is an independent Officer of the examination working on behalf of the Inspectors organising and managing the administrative and procedural matters of the examination process.  The Programme Officer is the point of contact for any queries concerning the examination  and  Louise can be contacted by email at louise@poservices.co.uk or by telephone on 07789-486419.

Any matters that anyone wishes to raise with the Inspector should be submitted through the Programme Officer.

Contact details:

Louise St John Howe

Programme Officer,

PO Services,

PO Box 10965,

Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 3BF

Telephone: 07789-486419

email: louise@poservices.co.uk

Latest news and updates - latest news and updates on the independent Examination of the Local Plan Review

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8 March 2024

The Inspector’s Final Report was delivered to the Council on Friday 8 March and this signifies the formal closure of the Examination.  The Inspector’s Report can be accessed via the link.

For further information on the Local Plan please contact Maidstone Borough Council.

15 February 2024

The Inspector's consultation on the technical documents has now closed. The responses submitted can be viewed on the Inspector's Consultation on Technical Documents 2024 page.

22 Januaray 2024

The Inspector has published a note concerning the current consultation on technical documents. This can be viewed in the Examiantion Documents at ED138 or on the Inspector’s Consultation on Technical Documents page.

15 January 2024

The Council submitted a M2 Junction 3 Transport Assessment and this can be viewed at ED135 in the Examination documents.

The Inspector is running a consultation on some technical documents, including the recently submitted M2 Junction 3 Transport Assessment. For further information on the consultation please see the Inspector's Consultation on Technical Documents 2024 page.

4 January 2024

The Inspector has issued a note concerning the updated National Planning Policy Framework in relation to the Examination of the Maidstone Local Plan. His note can be viewed in the Examination documents at ED134.

20 December 2023

The response to the Main Modifications, Sustainability Assessment and Habitats Regulation Assessment on the Main Modificiations are now available and can be viewed via the Main Modifications Consultation page.

29 September 2023

The consultation on the Main Modifications to the Local Plan commences at 5.00 pm on 29th September, 2023.  Full details on the consultation and how to respond can be viewed on the Consultation on the Main Modifications page.

1 September 2023

The Inspector has published a note following the consultation on examination documents ED118A and ED118B on Lenham Heathlands Water Environment. The note can be viewed in the examination  documents at ED120

17 August 2023

The responses to the Inspector's consultation on documents ED118A and ED118B are now available on the Consultation on the Heathlands Water Environment page.

26 July 2023

An updated Housing Trajectory and Deliverability Report is now available at ED119 (this updates document ED100)

26 July 2023

The Inspector is running a targeted consultation inviting comments on recently submitted documents concerning the water environment at the proposed Heathlands Garden allocation.  For further information please see the Consultation on the Heathland Water Environment

7 July 2023

The Inspector's letter to the Council following the Stage 2 Hearing Sessions is now available and can be viewed in the examination documents at ED117.

21 June 2023

The Council have submitted an updated Infrastructure Delivery Plan together with an Integrated Transport Strategy Addendum. Both documents can be viewed in the Examination Documents at ED114 and ED115 respectively.

20 June 2023

The Inspector's note Heathlands Wetland Solutions - Additional Evidence can be viewed in the Examination documents at ED113.

8 June 2023

The Council have submitted an update on Policy LPRSP13:  Infrastructure Delivery. The document can be accessed in the Examination documents at ED108.

1 June 2023

The Agendas for the hearing sessions taking place w/c 5 June 2023 are now available on the Stage 2 Hearing Sessions page.

30 May 2023

An updated Statement of Common Ground between Maidstone Borough Council and National Highways has been submitted and can be viewed at ED106 in the Examination documents.

16 May 2023

If the reserve session for Heathlands and Lidsing is required on Thursday 25th May this hearing session will now start at 11.00 am.

15 May 2023

Kent County Council have submitted an additional statement in relation to Matter 7 - Policy Framework and Site Allocations for the Rural Service Centres. The statement concerns proposed site allocations in Coxheath, Headcorn, Marden and Staplehurst and can be viewed in the examination documents at ED105.

KCC have also submitted a further four evidence documents in advance of the Invicta Barracks session and these can be viewed at ED101-ED104 in the Examination documents.

11 May 2023

The Inspector has issued his Agendas for the first week of the Stage 2 Hearings and these can be viewed on the Stage 2 Hearing Sessions page.

5 May 2023

The Council have submitted an updated Housing Trajectory and Delivery Paper which can be viewed at ED100 in the Examination documents.

The responses received to the Inspector's supplementary questions of the Stage 2 hearing sessions can be viewed on the hearing sessions pages.

28 April 2023

It has become necessary to amend the programme for Week 3 of the Stage 2 hearing sessions as the Inspector is unavailable on Wednesday 7 June. This is the only week that has any changes. The revised Programme with Participants (003)(28.4.23) can be viewed on the hearing sessions page.

20 April 2023

Two new Statements of Common Ground have been submitted and can be viewed in the Examination Documents at ED98 (MBC and National Highways) and ED99 (MBC and Natural England).

19 April 2023

Please check the Stage 2 hearing sessions page for the most up to date Draft Hearings Programme and Participants' List.

13 April 2023

The Council have submitted the additional evidence requested by the Inspector at the end of the Stage 1 hearings. The evidence can be viewed in the Examination Documents at ED77 through to ED96 inclusive.

The inspector has issued a note in relation to the recently submitted additional evidence together with some Supplementary Questions for the Stage 2 Hearing Sessions. Hearing statements  in response to the Supplementary Questions are invited with details on submission of these set out in the Inspector’s Note in paragraph 1.5

17 March 2023

The Stage 2 Draft Hearings programme with participants is now available and can be viewed on the Hearing sessions page.

10 March 2023

The Stage 2 hearing statements submitted in response to the Inspector’s Matters, Issues and Questions for the Stage 2 hearing sessions can be viewed on the Hearing Sessions page.

6 February 2023

The Inspector has published his Matters, Issues and Questions for the Stage 2 hearings together with an indicative programme. Please see the Hearing Sessions page for further information.

16 January 2023

The Inspector's Post Stage 1 hearings letter to the Council is now available and can be viewed in the Examination Documents at ED70.

24 November 2022

Statements of Common Ground have been submitted on Heathlands Garden Settlement, Lidsing Garden Settlement and with Natural England and can be viewed in the Examination Documents at ED67, ED68 and ED69 inclusive.

17 November 2022

The agendas for Week 3 of the hearing sessions (22-25 November 2022) are now available on the Hearing Sessions Page.

The Council have submitted two new evidence documents ED66 Maidstone Local Plan Review Housing Trajectory and ED66A Five Year Site Supply List and these can be viewed in the Examination Documents.

14 November 2022

Statements of Common Ground between Maidstone Borough Council and the Defence Infrastructure Organisation, Kent Downs AONB and Kent County Council Minerals have been submitted and can be viewed in the examination documents at ED63, ED64 and ED65 respectively.

3 November 2022

The Council's response to the Inspector's Note (ED38) on Housing Delivery can be viewed at ED58 and ED58A in the Examination documents.

Documents ED59 and ED60 in the examination documents are the Council's proposed modifications to Policy LPRSP4(a) (Heathlands) and 'Heathlands Vision'. These are being put forward by the Council for the Inspector's consideration as to whether they would be necessary for soundness. Their submission as examination documents does not mean the Inspector has prejudged their necessity or validity.

The agendas for Week 2 of the Stage 1 hearing sessions (7-10 November) are now available on the Hearing Sessions page.

24 October 2022

A revised version of ED47 Heathlands Economic Report has been submitted. The revised document and explanatory note concerning the amendment to the document can be viewed in the examination documents at ED47A and ED47B respectively.

21 October 2022

The responses to the Inspector's consultation on Examination Documents ED35, ED36 and ED40-ED53 can now be viewed on the Consultation on Examination Documents page.

28 September 2022

A Statement of Common Ground between Maidstone Borough Council and Kent Downs AONB has been submitted and can be viewed at ED55 in the Examination documents.

20 September 2022

The postponed hearing sessions have been re-scheduled for w/c 7 and 21 November 2022. Full details are available on the Hearing Sessions page.

15 September 2022

An Inspector’s note to the Council concerning Site Delivery Statement (Housing Land Supply - Matter 8) has been posted and is available in the examination documents at ED38.

9 September 2022

Following the death of the Queen, the hearing session due to take place on 9 September 2022 has been cancelled.

The Council will be submitting a quantity of new evidence within the next two weeks. As this relates to the matters under discussion in the remaining Stage 1 hearing sessions, the Inspector has postponed the sessions due to take place w/c 12th and 19th September in order for consultation to take place. Further details on consultation on the documents, revised programme and dates for the re-scheduled hearing sessions will be sent out and posted on the hearing sessions page as soon as possible.

8 September 2022

Two documents have been uploaded concerning the nutrient neutrality assessment for Heathlands. These can be viewed in the examination documents at ED35 and ED36.

MBC have written to the Inspector in response to the note ED34 concerning additional evidence. MBC’s letter can be viewed in the examination documents at ED37

2 September 2022

The hearing statements for Matters 4 and 8.1 can be accessed on the Hearing Statements Page.

The agendas for the first week of the hearing sessions can be viewed on the Hearing Sessions page.

Please see ED34 in the examination documents which sets out the Inspector’s position on the submission of additional evidence.

31 August 2022

The hearings programme has been amended for the first week of the hearing sessions. The revised programme can be viewed on the hearing sessions on the page. Details are shown on the updated Stage 1 Draft Sessions Programme with Participants (002) 31.8.22 and the Draft Outline Programme V.4 31.8.22.

26 August 2022

The hearing statements submitted for Matters 1-3 can now be viewed on the Hearing Statements page. The deadline for hearing statements for Matters 4 and 8 is 1 September and these will be uploaded as soon as possible following this date.

12 August 2022

The Inspector has replied to the MBC Housing Land Supply Topic Paper (ED31). His response can be viewed at ED32 in the examination documents.

The list of those taking part in the Stage 1 hearing sessions can now be viewed on the hearing sessions page Draft Hearings Programme Participants (001) 10.8.22

11 August 2022

The Programme for the hearing sessions has been amended to allow more time for discussion on Matter 2 Issue 3. The amended version Outline Draft Programme V.3 (10.8.22) can be viewed on the Hearing Sessions page.

The Council have submitted a Housing Land Supply and Delivery Topic Paper in response to the Inspectors question IIQ19 in his initial letter to the Council (ED2). The Topic Paper can be viewed in the Examination documents at ED31

The deadline for hearing statements for Stage 1 has been changed and the new deadlines for statements are:

Matters 1, 2 and 3 (Weeks 1 and 2) - Thursday 25 August at 5:00pm

Matters 4 and 8 (Week 3) - Thursday 1 September at 5:00pm

3 August 2022

There is an Inspector's Note at ED26 in the Examination Documents concerning the additional evidence that has been submitted by the Council which has been added to the Examination documents at ED13 through to ED25.

14 July 2022

The council have submitted two further documents in their responses to the Inspector’s initial questions. For Question IIQ17 an appendix to the Maidstone Local Plan review relating to Maidstone Local Plan saved policies at ED9 and for Question IIQ18 an Updated Housing Strategy Topic Paper at ED10

7 July 2022

The hearing sessions of the Examination of the Maidstone Local Plan Review will be held in two stages, with Stage 1 opening at 10.00 am on Tuesday 6 September, 2022. Additional information including the Inspector’s Matters, Issues and Questions for Stage 1, Examination Guidance Notes and the Draft Programme can be viewed on the Hearing Sessions page.

28 June 2022

The Council have responded to the Inspector’s letter of 24th May and their letter and appendices can be viewed at ED4-ED4G in the Examination Documents. The Inspector’s reply to the Council can be viewed at ED5.

9 June 2022

The Council have prepared a schedule of all Regulation 19 representations in policy/paragraph order with their comments on the points raised. The document can be viewed at ED3 in the Examination documents and also on the Regulation 19 responses page.

24 May 2022 

The Inspector has written to the council with his initial questions and his letter can be viewed in the examination document at ED2.

Inspector's Final Report

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Maidstone Borough Local Plan Review Inspector’s Final Report

The Council received the Inspector's Final Report on 8 March 2024, following the Examination of the Maidstone Borough Local Plan Review. Receipt of the Inspector’s Report marks the end of the Examination.

The Inspector’s Final Report concludes that, subject to a number of Main Modifications set out in the Appendix to the report, the Maidstone Borough Local Plan Review 2021-2038 is sound, legally compliant and capable of adoption.

The Inspector’s Final Report, along with associated appendices, can be viewed below.

Local Plan Review Inspector’s Final Report

Local Plan Review Inspector’s Final Report – Main Modifications

Local Plan Review Inspector’s Final Report – Main Modifications Appendix 3

Inspector's Consultation on Technical Documents 2024

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ED136 Inpsector's Letter on Consultation on Technical Documents 15.1.2024

ED138 Inspector's Note on Additional Consultation

Deadline for responses: 17.00 hrs on Wednesday 14th February 2024

All responses to be sent to the Programme Officer at louise@poservices.co.uk

ED126 Update to the Infrastructure Delivery Plan

ED127 Addendum to the Integrated Transport Strategy

ED128 Addendum to the Viability Assessment for the Local Plan

ED135 M2 Junction Transport Assessment

Responses

IDRepresentorAgentResponse
 Maidstone Borough Council 

Response

Please Note: The Council responded to the consultation by the deadline, but their response required sign-off by their Chief Executive which did not occur until the following morning,  which resulted in their response being dated 15 February.  The  email thread between the Programme Officer and Council concerning their response can be viewed below

Email thread between Council and Programme Officer 14/15 February

Appendix 1

Appendix 2

Appendix 3

Appendix 4

Appendix 5

1303942Against LidsingSue HarwoodResponse
-Annington Management LtdJames HammondResponse
3380Boxley Parish CouncilDaniela BaylissResponse
1303516Bredhurst Parish Council 

Response

Appendix 1

1221452Clrr. Shellina Prendergast Response
588925Cllr. Brian Clark Response
1254643CPRE Kent Response
1257938Croudace HomesECE PlanningResponse
 Defence Infrastructure OrganisationWSPResponse
1303541
1259512
Fish Legal
Mrs. Alison Davis
 Response
1256634Green PartyCllr Stuart JeferyResponse
934615Headcorn Parish Council Response
 Homes England and Maidstone Borough Council Response
1257414Kent County Council Response
Appendix A
Appendix B
Appendix C
558620Kent Downs National Landscape team (formerly Kent Downs AONB) Response
1098666Lenham Parish CouncilPaul McCreery FRTPIResponse
1217848Medway Council Response
1303346Mr. and Mrs. Cripps Response
1256984Mr. Andrew James Response
1299591Mr. Darren Halfpenny Response
1257003Mr. David Easom Response
1303089Mr. David Lee Response
-Mr. David Miller Response
-Mr. David Stock Response
1298996Mr. David Taylor Response
1258149Mr. David Thomas Response
1305361Mr. Gary Jacques Response
-Mr Gavin Wright Response
1304839Mr. Graham Crawford Response
1305695Mr. Harry Purser Response
1254462Mr. Ian Cole Response
1254105Mr. James Thomsett Response
1304926Mr. John Watts Response
1256736Mr. Keith Selmes Response
1253728Mr. Mark Grant Response
-Mr. Matt Self Response
1303798Mr. Martin Arnall Response
-Mr. Michael Westwood Response
1256616Mr. Nicholas Murray Response
-Mr. P.J BurkeMD AssociatesResponse
1254895Mr. Pike Damion Response
1287718Mr. Ray Dines Response
1260349Mr. Richard Sharpe Response
1254197Mr. Robin Watkins Response
1257747Mr. Ronald Wanstall Response
-Mr. Sam Hayes Response
1254888Mr. Stephen Bowring Response
1256991Ms. Amanda Barnes Response
-Ms. Ann Jeffrey Response
1302984Anne Simmons Response
1254250Ms. Beverley Taylor Response
-Ms. Brigitte Hunt Response
1258242Ms. Cathryn Driver Response
-Ms. Christine Carroll Response
1303954Ms. Claire Sharp Response
1255248Ms. Gertrude Hayward Response
1254757Ms. Helen Baker Response
1255585Ms. Jackie Smith Response
228516Ms. Jane RandallJeremy ElsomResponse
1253935Ms. Jane Marvel Response
1256952Ms. Jancie Selmes Response
1300714Ms. Jennifer Crawford Response
1257349Ms. Jennifer Robertson Response
1304756Ms. Jodie Hewett Response
1254028Ms. Karen Baldwin Response
1304304Ms. Karen Bichard Response
1254222Ms. Linda Brown Response
-Ms. Maureen Grant Response
1257060Ms. Maxine Woolmer Response
1257795Ms. Michaela James (and Mr. Andrew) Response
1259586Ms. Natalie Pastmore Response
1305219Ms. Nicola Murray Response
1254380Ms. Patricia Jacques Response
1255704Ms. Rebecca Jackson Response
-Ms. Sally Murphy Response
-Ms. Sally Warren Response
1304305Ms. Sarah Christie Response
-Ms. Sharon O'Keeffe Response
1257664Ms. Sue Self Response
1256894Ms. Tracey Crouch MP Response
1304659Ms. Tracey Sparks Response
-Ms. Trish Dackombe Response
668511National Highways Response
-Natural England No Comments
3574North Loose Residents' Association/ Neighbourhood Planning Forum Response
842853Reside PropertiesDHA PlanningResponse
1304429Save our Heathlands Response
1226591Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council Response
842853Vistry Group (Countryside Properties)DHA PlanningResponse

Main Modifications Consultation

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Consultation Responses:

Schedule of Responses Received (including MM number and comment number)

Please use the comment number in this schedule to search for the original representation.  Click on Responses to the Main Modifications link above, click on 'What People Say’ on the top left of the following page, and then insert the comment number next to the magnifying glass on the top right of the next page.

Main Modifications

Sustainability Appraisal

Habitats Regulation Assessment

ED132 LUC Comments on responses to consultation comments on Sustainability Appraisal of Main Modifications

ED133 LUC Comments on responses to consultation comments on Habitats Regulation Assessment of Main Modifications

Inspector's letter to the Council following the Stage 1 and Stage 2 Hearing Sessions

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The Inspector's Post Stage 1 hearings letter to the Council is now available and can be viewed in the Examination Documents at ED70.

The Inspector's Post Stage 2 hearings letter to the Council is now available and can be viewed in the Examination Documents at ED117.

Examination documents - correspondence and documents from the Inspector, Council and Representors following submission of the Local Plan Review

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ED122.4.22Programme OfficerNotification to Regulation 19 Representors of appointment of Inspector.28.4.22
ED224.5.22InspectorInspectors Initial Letter to the Council24.5.22
ED31.6.22Maidstone Borough CouncilRegulation 19 responses in policy/paragraph order with Council comments9.6.22
ED424.6.22Maidstone Borough CouncilReply to Inspector's Letter of 24th May 2022 (ED2)28.6.22
ED4AMay 2022Maidstone Borough CouncilAppendix 1: Summary of Duty to Cooperate28.6.22
ED4BMarch 2022JacobsAppendix 2: Maidstone LP Extended Forecast Modelling Report28.6.22
ED4CMay 2022JacobsAppendix 3: Maidstone HRA Air Quality Technical Note28.6.22
ED4D


ED4D.1
January 2015

January 2015
Jacobs

Appendix 4: Maidstone Landscape Capacity Study Sensitivity Assessment

Appendix 4.1: Maidstone Landscape Capacity Study Site Assessments

28.6.22


23.5.23
ED4EJune 2022Hume ConsultancyAppendix 5: IIQ11 Lidsing Garden Community28.6.22
ED4FApril 2022Charles & AssociatesAppendix 6: Scoping Note for Highways Modelling28.6.22
ED4GJuly 2021Charles & AssociatesAppendix 7: Inputs to Strategic Modelling Lidsing Garden Village28.6.22
ED527.6.22InspectorInspector's reply to Maidstone letter of 24th June 2022 (ED4)28.6.22
ED67.7.22InspectorInspector's Matters, Issues and Questions Stage 17.7.22
ED77.7.22InspectorInspector's Guidance Notes for the Examination (updated version at ED73)7.7.22
ED87.7.22InspectorStage 1 Draft Outline Programme V.1 7.7.22
ED9July 2022Maidstone Borough CouncilIIQ17 Inspector's Letter 24.5.22 (ED2): Maidstone Local Plan Review Appendix14.7.22
ED10March 2022Maidstone Borough CouncilIIQ18 Inspector's Letter 24.5.22 (ED2) Updated Housing Strategy Topic Paper14.7.22
ED11A
ED11B
15.7.22
25.7.22
Mr. Simon Bell, CounselLetter on behalf of Lenham Parish Council concerning additional evidence
Inspector’s Reply to ED11A
28.7.22
ED12A
ED12B
15.7.22
25.7.22
CPRE, KentLetter from CPRE, Kent concerning additional evidence
Inspector’s reply to ED12A
28.7.22
ED1318.7.22RSK GeosciencesMinerals Assessment for Heathlands Garden Community4.8.22
ED14May 2021JRCReport on initial case for Heathlands Station4.8.22
ED1515.7.22Maidstone Borough CouncilHeathlands Stewardship Matrix4.8.22
ED16July 2022Montagu EvansHeathlands - Proposal to provide property advice for employment land4.8.22
ED1722.7.22VectosPosition Statement: Update to highways Stage 2 modelling for Heathlands4.8.22
ED18A16.3.22Allen PykeLidsing Landscape Capacity Study Rev 'A'4.8.22
ED18B16.3.22Allen PykeLidsing Updated Landscape4.8.22
ED19March 2022Charles & AssociatesLidsing M2 junction 4 landscape mitigations4.8.22
ED20October 2021Allen PykeLidsing Key Kent Downs AONB Views4.8.22
ED20AOctober 2021Allen PykeAppendix A 2984-SK-01A AONB4.8.22
ED20BOctober 2021Allen PykeAppendix B 2984-SK-01A AONB Land 14.8.22
ED21July 2021Charles & AssociatesLidsing M2 junction 4 earthworks4.8.22
ED22A8.6.22Smedvik ConsultingLidsing Stewardship Framework Report4.8.22
ED22B9.7.22Maidstone Borough CouncilLidsing Stewardship Matrix4.8.22
ED2315.7.22Maidstone Borough CouncilPosition Statement Maidstone & Medway Statement of Common Ground4.8.22
ED23ASeptember 2021Maidstone Borough CouncilAppendix 1 Draft Medway Council and MBC4.8.22
ED23BMarch 2022Maidstone Borough CouncilAppendix 2 MC and MBC draft SoCG with track changes4.8.22
ED24August 2022Maidstone Borough CouncilLeeds Langley Topic Paper4.8.22
ED24A20.10.21Kent County CouncilAnnex A: Letter from Cllr. Payne, Kent County Council4.8.22
ED24B23.9.21StantecAnnex B: Policy Designations, Indicative Route Alignment and Dev. Parcels4.8.22
ED24C2021StantecAnnex C: Leeds Langley Corridor (Responding to LPR1) Stantec 20214.8.22
ED24D1.8.22Astun Technology LtdAnnex D: Leeds Langley Safeguarded Area in Local Context4.8.22
ED25July 2022Maidstone Borough Council & Defence Infrastructure OrganisationDRAFT Statement of Common Ground between MBC and DIO for Invicta Barracks4.8.22
ED263.8.22InspectorInspectors Note on submission of additional evidence4.8.22
ED27A29.7.22Save our HeathlandsEmail to Inspector concerning additional evidence from MBC11.8.22
ED27B8.8.22Save our HeathlandsInspector's reply to Save our Heathlands11.8.22
ED28June 2022Maidstone Borough CouncilHeathlands Garden Community - Draft terms of Reference for Political and Key Stakeholder Steering and Delivery Group11.8.22
ED29June 2022Maidstone Borough CouncilLidsing Garden Community - Draft terms of Reference for Political and Key Stakeholder Steering and Delivery Group11.8.22
ED30June 2022Maidstone Borough CouncilInvicta Barracks - Draft terms of Reference for Political and Key Stakeholder Steering and Delivery Group11.8.22
ED31August 2022Maidstone Borough CouncilIIQ19 Inspector's Letter 24.5.22 (ED2) Housing Land Supply and Delivery Topic Paper11.8.22
ED3211.8.22InspectorInspector response to MBC Housing Land Supply Topic Paper (ED31)12.8.22
ED33December 2021Maidstone Borough CouncilEconomic Development Strategy 2021 (also in the evidence base reference LPR 2.70A)31.8.22
ED342.9.22Programme OfficerNote on Additional Evidence2.9.22
ED3529.7.22Natural EnglandLetter from Natural England: Heathlands - Nutrient Neutrality Assessment and Mitigations Proposals8.9.22
ED367.7.22Arcadis Heathlands Nutrient Mitigation Analysis Memo8.9.22
ED378.9.22Maidstone Borough CouncilLetter to Inspector re ED34 (Additional Evidence)8.9.22
ED3815.9.22InspectorInspector's Note on Site Delivery Statements - Matter 815.9.22
ED3915.9.22Maidstone Borough CouncilMBC letter concerning documents (ED40 - ED53C) submitted to Examination20.9.22


ED40A

ED40B

ED40C

ED40D

ED40E

ED40F

ED40G

ED40H


July 2019

Nov 2019

June 2020

Nov 2020

March 2021

April 2021

July 2021

Jan 2022
Maidstone Borough Council and Ashford Borough CouncilMaidstone BC and Ashford Duty to Cooperate Meetings
Minutes 29 July 2019

Minutes 27 November 2019

Minutes 11 June 2020

Minutes 26 November 2020

Minutes 8 March 2021

Minutes 15 April 2021

Minutes 22 July 2021

Minutes 26 January 2022
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ED41B

ED41C

ED41D

ED41E

ED41F

ED41G

ED41H

ED41J

ED41K

ED41L

ED41M

ED41N

ED41P

ED41Q

ED41R

ED41S



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June 2020

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Nov 2020

Dec 2020

Feb 2021

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June 2021

July 2021

August 2021

Oct 2021

Oct 2021

Jan 2021

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March 2021

March 2021
Maidstone Borough Council and Medway CouncilMaidstone BC and Medway Council Duty to Cooperate Meetings (References for the appendices exclude the letters 'I' and 'O')
Minutes 4 May 2018

Minutes 30 July 2019

Minutes 18 June 2020

Minutes 4 September 2020

Minutes 2 November 2020

Minutes 2 December 2020

Minutes 3 February 2021

Minutes 17 February 2021

Minutes 25 June 2021

Minutes 5 July 2021

Minutes 5 August 2021

Minutes 14 October 2021

Minutes 20 October 2021

Minutes 18 January 2022

Minutes 28 January 2022

Minutes 1 March 2022

Minutes 4 March 2022
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MBC, Kent County Council & National HighwaysMaidstone BC, Kent County Council & National Highways DtC Meetings
Minutes 9 July 2021

Minutes 15 July 2021

Minutes 3 February 2022
20.9.22
ED431.9.22Brett GroupLetter from Brett Group (minerals extraction Heathlands) to Inspector Spencer20.9.22
ED44Sept 2022RSK GeosciencesHeathlands - Refined Minerals Resource Assessment20.9.22
ED4513.9.22JRCHeathlands Railway Station - Position Statement20.9.22
ED46Sept 2022Homes EnglandHeathlands Development Project Delivery Plan (updated)20.9.22
ED47

ED47A

ED47B
13.9.22

14.10.22

21.10.22
Homes England and Maidstone Borough CouncilHeathlands Economic Report

Amended Heathlands Economic Report

MBC Explanatory note on amendments to original report (ED47)
20.9.22

24.10.22

24.10.22
ED48Nov 21Homes EnglandAccelerated Housing Delivery on Large Sites20.9.22
ED492.8.22Homes EnglandCommunity Engagement20.9.22
ED502018Homes EnglandHomes England Strategic Plan 2018/19 - 2022/2320.9.22
ED51A
ED51B
April 2020StantecLPR 2.5 Appendix A Method Statements & Questions
LPR 2.5 Appendix B Viability Report (both appendices also in Examination library at LPR 2.5A and LPR 2.5B respectively)
20.9.22
ED52Sept 2022Maidstone Borough CouncilLeeds Langley Corridor Position Statement (Sept 2022)20.9.22
ED53AAugust 2022Charles & AssociatesLidsing Garden Community
Transport Assessment Volume 1 - Sustainable Transport Strategy
20.9.22
ED53B/1


ED53B/2
August 2022Charles & AssociatesTransport Assessment Volume 2 - Traffic Impact Assessment Part 1 (Main Text)

Transport Assessment Volume 2 - Traffic Impact Assessment Part 2 (Figures & Appendices)
20.9.22
ED53CAugust 2022Charles & AssociatesTransport Assessment 3 - Infrastructure Proposals20.9.22
ED5420.9.22InspectorInspector's Note on additional evidence documents20.9.22
ED55Sept 2022MBC and Kent Downs AONBSoCG between Maidstone Borough Council and Kent Downs AONB28.9.22
ED562020Maidstone Borough CouncilMaidstone Borough Council Statement of Community Involvement28.9.22
ED57October 2022Save our HeathlandsHeathlands Garden Settlement (Matter 3) Recommended viewpoints of the proposed settlement by Save our Heathlands (SOHL)24.10.22
ED58


ED58A
19.10.22Maidstone Borough CouncilMaidstone Borough Council response to Inspector's note on site delivery (ED38)

Housing Land Supply Analysis Paper 2022
3.11.22
ED5927.10.22Maidstone Borough CouncilMBC suggested Main Modifications to Policy LPRSP4(a) - Heathlands3.11.22
ED6013.10.22Maidstone Borough CouncilMBC suggested Main Modifications 'Heathlands Vision'3.11.22
ED6113.10.22Maidstone Borough CouncilMBC suggested Main Modifications to Policy LPRSS13.11.22
ED6211.11.22Kent Downs AONBHeathlands - AONB suggested viewpoints14.11.22
ED633.11.22Maidstone Borough Council & Defence Infrastructure OrganisationStatement of Common Ground between Defense Infrastructure Organisation and Maidstone Borough Council14.11.22
ED643.11.22Maidstone Borough Council & Kent Downs AONBStatement of Common Ground between Maidstone Borough Council and Kent Downs AONB14.11.22
ED6511.11.22Maidstone Borough Council and Kent County CouncilStatement of Common Ground between Maidstone Borough Council and Kent County Council Minerals.14.11.22
ED66


ED66A
November 2022Maidstone Borough CouncilMaidstone Local Plan Review Housing Trajectory
(Update at ED100)

Appendix 4 - Five year supply site list
17.11.22
ED677.11.22Maidstone Borough Council, Kent Down AONB & Homes EnglandStatement of Common Ground - Heathlands Garden Settlement24.11.22
ED6821.11.22Maidstone Borough Council, Kent Downs AONB & F D AtwoodStatement of Common Ground - Lidsing Garden Settlement24.11.22
ED6921.11.22Maidstone Borough Council and Natural EnglandStatement of Common Ground between MBC and Natural England24.11.22
ED7011.1.23InspectorInspector's letter to the council following the Stage 1 Hearing Sessions16.1.23
ED7116.1.23Maidstone Borough Council18.1.23
ED725.2.23InspectorInspector's Matters Issues and Questions for Stage 2 Hearings6.2.23
ED735.2.23InspectorInspector's Guidance Notes for the Examination V.2 (update at ED7)6.2.23
ED745.2.23InspectorDraft Indicative Programme for Stage 2 Hearings (001)6.2.23
ED75February 2023Maidstone Borough CouncilLocal Development Scheme 2023-202527.3.23
ED76January 2023Opinion Research ServicesInterim Gypsy & Traveller Accommodation Assessment (GTAA)27.3.23
ED7731.3.23Maidstone Borough CouncilAir Quality and Habitats Regulation Assessment Progress Note13.4.23
ED7830.3.21JacobsAir Quality HRA Technical Note13.4.23
ED7929.3.23Maidstone Borough Council

Nutrient Documents

Nutrient Neutrality Paper
13.4.23
ED80November 2022ArcadisHeathlands Nutrient Mitigation Additional Options Paper13.4.23
ED816.4.23Maidstone Borough Council

Transport Documents

Overview Note of Transport Modelling Updates
13.4.23
ED823.4.23JacobsNote for Kent County Council on Department of Transport Circulars 02/2013 and 01/202213.4.23
ED83
         
ED83A
4.4.23JacobsNote for Kent County Council on Impact of Lower Thames Crossing              
Appendix to Note for Kent County Council on Impact of Lower Thames Crossing
13.4.23
ED84
         
ED84A 
           
ED84B
April 2023JacobsMaidstone Local Junction Modelling & Mitigation Study                             
Appendix A to Maidstone Local Junction Modelling Study                                
Appendix B to Maidstone Local Junction Modelling Study
13.4.23
ED85 
             
ED85A
April 2023JacobsMaidstone Corridor Assessment                                                            
Appendix to Maidstone Corridor Assessment
13.4.23
ED86April 2023TRLM20 Junction 7 Existing Layout Model13.4.23
ED87April 2023JacobsM20 Junction 7 Assessment Proposed Layout13.4.23
ED88April 2023JacobsM20 Junction 7 Assessment Further Mitigation13.4.23

ED89

ED89A

April 2023WSP

Heathlands Garden Settlement

Heathlands Transport Impact Assessment                                           
Heathlands Transport Impact Assessment Technical Appendices
13.4.23
ED905.4.23WSPNote on Department for Transport Circulars 02/2013 and 01/202213.4.23
ED91March 2023Charles & Associates

Lidsing Gardens Settlement

Lidsing Technical Note on Modelling for M2 Junction 4
13.4.23
ED92March 2023Charles & AssociatesLidsing Note on Department for Transport Circular 01/202213.4.23
ED93March 2023Charles & AssociatesLidsing Technical Note on Indicative Phasing and Mitigation13.4.23
ED94March 2023Charles & AssociatesLidsing Technical Note on Impact for rural road network13.4.23
ED95November 2022Charles & AssociatesLidsing Position Statement on Bus Connections13.4.23
ED96April 2023WSP

Invicta Barracks

Invicta Barracks Traffic Modelling and Access Junction Review Update
13.4.23
ED9713 April 2023InspectorInspector's Supplementary Questions for Stage 2 Hearings13.4.23
ED98March 2023Maidstone Borough Council & Highways EnglandSoCG between Maidstone Borough Council and National Highways20.4.23
ED99March 2023Maidstone Borough Council and Natural EnglandSoCG between Maidstone Borough Council and Natural England Highways20.4.23
ED100May 2023Maidstone Borough CouncilHousing Trajectory and Deliverability (Update to ED66)5.5.23
ED1012023-2027Kent County CouncilCommissioning Plan for Education Provision in Kent (2023 – 2027)15.5.23
ED102November 2019Kent County CouncilDepartment for Education - Securing developer contributions for education15.5.23
ED103May 2023Kent County CouncilKent County Council Developer Contribution Guide (published as part of papers for meetings on 16 May and 29 June 2023)15.5.23
ED104March 2007Kent County CouncilKCC Guide to Development Contributions and the Provision of Community Infrastructure15.5.23
ED105May 2023Kent County CouncilAdditional statement for Matter 7 (Policy Framework and Site Allocations for the Rural Service Centres) relating to Coxheath, Headcorn Marden and Staplehurst proposed allocations15.5.23
ED106May 2023Maidstone Borough council and National HighwaysStatement of Common Ground between Maidstone Borough Council and National Highways30.5.23
ED107July 2021Environment AgencyWater Stressed Areas5.6.23
ED1087.6.23Maidstone Borough CouncilUpdate on Policy LPRSP13:  Infrastructure Delivery8.6.23
ED109A


ED109B
9.6.23


13.6.23
Lenham Parish Council

Inspector
Formal Complaint from Cllr John Britt, Chair of Lenham Parish Council


Inspector's reply to Cllr Britt, Chair of Lenham Parish Council
16.6.23
ED1108.6.23Maidstone Borough CouncilMatter 7 (1) Site Allocations for Coxheath RSC - Post Session Note for Inspector on Sites 202 and 31216.6.23
ED111June 2023LUCHRA Report Addendum for Examination16.6.23
ED112June 2023JacobsAddendum on Air Quality Mitigation16.6.23
ED11319.6.23InspectorInspector's Note: Heathlands Wetland Solutions (with three appendices - Counsel opinion on behalf of Fish Legal and Mrs. Davis email requesting Council to respond to opinion and Council's response.)20.6.23
ED11416.6.23Maidstone Borough CouncilInfrastructure Delivery Plan Examination Update21.6.23
ED11516.6.23Maidstone Borough CouncilIntegrated Transport Strategy Addendum (updated)21.6.23
ED11619.6.23Maidstone Borough CouncilMBC Letter to Inspector requesting him to recommend Main Modifications Section 20(7C)21.6.23
ED1175.7.23InspectorInspector's letter to the Council following the Stage 2 Hearing Sessions7.7.23
ED118A



ED118B
18.7.23



July 2023

Mr. Simon Bell

Stephen Buss Environmental Consulting Ltd

Email from Simon Bell on behalf of Fish Legal/Ms Alison Davis re Heathlands 

Hydrogeological setting of Wetlands in the Heathlands Garden Community

26.7.23
ED119July 2023Maidstone Borough Council

Update to Housing Trajectory and Deliverability (update to ED100)

26.7.23
ED1201.9.23InspectorInspector's Note on Lenham Heathlands following further consultation on ED118a and ED118b1.9.23
ED121September 2023Maidstone Borough CouncilSchedule of Main Modifications to submitted Maidstone Local Plan29.9.23
ED122September 2023Maidstone Borough CouncilSchedule of Changes to the Policies Map29.9.23
ED123September 2023LUCHabitats Regulation Assessment Addendum: Main Modifications29.9.23
ED124September 2023LUCSustainability Appraisal Addendum:  Main Modifications29.9.23
ED125September 2023Maidstone Borough CouncilSchedule of Minor changes to submitted Local Plan29.9.23
ED126June 2023Maidstone Borough CouncilInfrastructure Delivery Plan Examination Update29.9.23
ED127June 2023Maidstone Borough CouncilIntegrated Transport Strategy Maidstone Integrated Transport Strategy 2011-2031  - Addendum29.9.23
ED128June 2023Aspinall VerdiMaidstone Strategic Site Viability Assessment - Addendum29.9.23
ED129June 2023Maidstone Borough CouncilEqualities Impact Assessment of Maidstone Local Plan Main Modifications29.9.23
ED130September 2023Opinion Research Services

Maidstone Gypsy, Traveller and Travelling Showperson Accommodation Assessment (GTAA) Final Report

The Council is seeking to factually update MM8 in accordance with the figures quoted in the final published GTAA, September 2023

29.9.23
ED13119.12.23Maidstone Borough CouncilList of additional changes to submitted Local Plan following Main Modifications consultation (in addition to those listed in ED125)20.12.23
ED1321.12.23LUCLUC comments on response to consultation comments on Sustainability Appraisal of Main Modifications20.12.23
ED1331.12.23LUCLUC comments on responses to consultation comments on Sustainability Appraisal of Main Modifications20.12.23
ED1343.4.24Inspector4.1.24
ED135January 2024StantecM2 Junction Transport Assessment15.1.24
ED13615.1.24InspectorNotification of Consultation on Technical documents15.1.24
ED137A




ED137B
8.12.23




17.1.24
DHA




Inspector

Letter to the Inspector concerning Main Modifications consultation (appendices an be viewed on Main Modifications consultation) page under Responses to Consultation)

Inspector's reply to DHA

18.1.24
ED13822.1.24InspectorInspector's Note on additional consultation22.1.24
ED139A


ED139B
15.1.24


23.1.24
Harrietsham Parish Council

Inspector
Letter from Harrietsham Parish Council to Inspector concerning consultation


Letter from Inspector to Harrietsham Parish Council
23.1.24

Examination library (evidence base) and submission documents - full list of evidence base documents that support the Local Plan Review

Open

The library of supporting documents for our plan can be found on our Local Plan Review Evidence Page.

View the evidence library here.

The Public Notice outlines where copies of key submission documents can be viewed.

Responses received at Regulation 19 (2021) - representations received as part of the Local Plan Review submission version publication period (Regulation 19/20)

Open

The Council invited comments on the draft submission document and this opened at 9.00am on Friday 29 October 2021 and closed at 11.59pm on Sunday 12 December 2021.The Maidstone Borough Council Local Plan Review: Regulation 19 draft for submission document was accompanied by a consultation on the accompanying Sustainability Appraisal.

Representations resulting from the Local Plan Review Regulation 19 were published on Friday 11th March 2022. All representations received have been uploaded and can be viewed here

Hearing sessions - a series of public hearings conducted by the Planning Inspector will take place during the examination of the Local Plan Review

Open

The hearing sessions will be held in two Stages with the Stage 1 hearings opening on Tuesday 6 September 2022 at 10.00 am. 

Venue for Hearing Sessions: Maidstone Town Hall, High Street, Maidstone, Kent ME14 1TF.

All the hearing sessions will be live-streamed. Click HERE for live stream/recordings of the hearings sessions.

Stage 2 Hearings:

Weeks 4 and 5 sessions will be held in person in Maidstone Town Hall. The week 6 hearings will be held virtually.

Week 4:  Tuesday 16 May - Thursday 18 May inclusive.

Week 5:  Tuesday 23 May - Thursday 25 May inclusive

Week 6:  Monday 5 June, Tuesday 6 June, Thursday 8 June, Friday 9 June (AM only)

Hearing Statements for Matters 4-12 and responses to the Inspector's Supplementary Questions (ED97) can be viewed under the relevant Hearing Statements and responses tabs.

Stage 2 Hearings Documents: 

Stage 2 Draft Programme & Participants (008)  1.6.23

ED97 Inspector's Supplementary Questions for the Stage 2 Hearing Sessions

ED72 Inspector’s Matters, Issues and Questions Stage 2

ED73  Inspector’s updated Guidance Notes (updated ED7)

ED74  Draft (indicative) Programme for Stage 2 hearings (001)

Stage 1 Hearings:

Week 1:Tuesday 6 September - Thursday 9 September

Week 2: Monday 7 November - Thursday 10 November

Week 3: Tuesday 22 November - Friday 25 November

To see the agendas and daily participants please see the Week 1 and Week 2 tabs below.

Hearing Statements for Matters 1, 2, 3, 4 and 8 can be viewed under the Hearing Statements tabs.

Stage 1 Hearing Sessions Documents:

Draft Programme with Participants (006) 17.11.22

Draft Outline Programme V.5 (17.9.22)

ED6  Inspector's Matters, Issues and Questions Stage 1

ED7  Inspector's Guidance Notes for the Examination

Stage 2 Hearings

Open

Responses to Inspector's Stage 2 Supplementary Questions (ED97)

Open
RepresentorAgentDocument Title
Maidstone Borough Council SQ1-SQ19
Bredhurst Parish Council SQ7-12
Charing Parish Council SQ1 - SQ6
Cllr Clive English SQ13
Cllr Stuart Jeffery, Green Party SQ2, SQ3, SQ16-18
Cllrs Janetta & Tom Sams SQ1-6 and SQ16-18
Countryside PropertiesDHA PlanningSQ1-SQ18
CPRE SQ1-6, SQ8-12, SQ14-18
Egerton Parish Council SQ5, SQ17 and SQ18
Fish Legal SQ16-SQ18
Gypsy Cooperative KentStephen Hinsley PlanningSQ19
Heathlands Garden Community Promoters SQ1-SQ6
Harrietsham Parish Council Heathlands
Invicta Barracks PromotersG L HearnSQ13
KALC (Co-ordinating Team Maidstone) SQ19
Kent County Council Highways SQ1-3 and SQ5-15
Lenham Parish Council SQ1,6,13, 16-18
Appendix: Report by Motion on Transport SQ1-6
Lidsing Garden Community PromotersHume PlanningSQ7-SQ12
Mr. Ray Dines SQ7-SQ12
Ms. Alison Davis SQ16-SQ18
Ms. Henny Shotter SQ16-SQ18
Ms. Jane Randall SQ2, 5, 7, 9 and SQ15
Natural England SQ16-18
Save our Heathlands SQ1, 2, 4, 5, 6 and SQ17
Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council SQ19

Hearing Statements Matters 4-6

Open

Matter 4 - Strategic Development Locations

IDRepresentorAgentDocument Title
 Maidstone Borough Council-Matter 4
1254643CPRE Kent-Matter 4
955283Gladman-Matter 4
558620Kent Downs AONB-Matter 4
1261747Natural England-Matter 4

Matter 5 -  Economic Growth and Development

IDRepresentorAgentDocument Title
 Maidstone Borough Council-Issue 1
Issue 2
Issue 3
1254643CPRE Kent-Matter 5
599891Gallagher PropertiesDHA PlanningMatter 5
847213Harrrietsham Parish Council-Matter 5
Appendix 1
591899Harveststore System HoldingsDHA PlanningMatter 5
558620Kent Downs AONB-Matter 5
1259447Maidstone Investment HoldingsSavillsMatter 5
1261747Natural England-Matter 5
1259445Wates DevelopmentsAvison YoungMatter 5
1303730Mr. S. Wilson (Fernham Homes)-Matter 5

Matter 6 -  Housing Proposals Maidstone Urban Area

IDRepresentorAgentDocument Title
 Maidstone Borough Council-Issue 1
Issue 2
598234Baltic WharfTB HoldingsMatter 6
1261753BDW KentDHA PlanningMatter 6
1260179Charterhouse Strategic LandDHA PlanningMatter 6
Appendix A
1256591Countryside PartnershipsDHA PlanningMatter 6
842853Countryside PropertiesDHA PlanningMatter 6
1256894Ms. Tracey Crouch MP-Matter 6
1254643CPRE Kent-Matter 6
1216127Environment Agency-Matter 6
1257404Gleeson LandBarton Willmore now StantecMatter 6
849991Kent Association of Local Councils (KALC) -Co-ordinating Team, Maidstone-Matter 6
1257414Kent County Council-Matter 6
843721Mr. John Hughes-LPRSA270
1302100Ms. Eileen Lewis & Dr. Nigel  Rigby-Matter 6
1260179Mr. J. MillsDHA PlanningMatter 6
Matter 6 Notes
980768Police & Crime CommissionerDHA PlanningMatter 6
1260179Reside DevelopmentsDHA PlanningMatter 6
1301368Messrs Talbot & CampbellFreethsMatter 6
1257944Taylor WimpeyWoolf BondMatter 6
1226234Teston Parish Council--
595368Thurnham Parish Council-Matter 6
932978Valley Conservation Society-Matter 6
Appendix 1
1259392Vistry GroupBoyer PlanningMatter 6

Hearing Statements Matter 7

Open

Matter 7 Issue 1 - Policy Framework and Site Allocations for the Rural Service Centres, Larger Villages, Smaller Villages and the Countryside

IDRepresentorAgentDocument Title
 Maidstone Borough Council-Matter 7 Issue 1

(A) Coxheath

IDRepresentorAgentDocument Title
1260179Alan Firmin LtdDHA PlanningMatter 7 Issue 1
934583Consilium Town Planning-Matter 7 Issue 1
1256911Crest NicholsonVincent GorbingMatter 7 Issue 1
588924Country House Homes-Matter 7 Issue 1
1303204Mr. Martin Davison-WhiteStephen Hensley PlanningMatter 7 Issue 1
Appendix 1
Appendix 2
Appendix 3

(B) Harrietsham

IDRepresentorAgentDocument Title
1260067Esquire  Developments-Matter 7 Issue 1
1257404Gleeson Land MatterBarton Willmore now StantecMatter 7 Issue 1
847213Harrrietsham Parish Council-Matter 7 Issue 1
1302835Mr. Tong & Ms WheelerBloomfieldsMatter 7 Issue 1
693399Wealden LandRobinson Escott PlanningMatter 7 Issue 1
Appendix 1
Appendix 2a
Appendix 2b
Appendix 3a
Appendix 3b
Appendix 3c
Appendix 4
Appendix 5

(C) Headcorn

IDRepresentorAgentDocument Title
3799Andrew Cheale Discretionary TrustPeter Court AssociatesMatter 7 Issue 1
591899Appin LandDHA PlanningMatter 7 Issue 1
1270317Catesby EstatesSavillsMatter 7 Issue 1
Appendix
1254643CPRE Kent-Matter 7 Issue 1
1216127Environment Agency-Matter 7 Issue 1
934615Headcorn Parish Council-Matter 7 Issue 1
1303788Kitewood Estates-Matter 7 Issue 1
104211Tunbridge Wells Borough CouncilEllen GilbertMatter 7 Issue 1
693399Wealden LandRobinson Escott PlanningMatter 7 Issue 1

(D) Lenham

IDRepresentorAgentDocument Title
1254643CPRE Kent-Matter 7 Issue 1
955283Gladman-Matter 7 Issue 1
1261747Natural England-Matter 7 Issue 1

(E) Marden

IDRepresentorAgentDocument Title
1254643CPRE Kent-Matter 7 Issue 1
1261747Natural England-Matter 7 Issue 1
1228407Rydon HomesDMH StallardMatter 7 Issue 1
104211Tunbridge Wells Borough CouncilEllen GilbertMatter 7 Issue 1

(F) Staplehurst

IDRepresentorAgentDocument Title
1256591Civilis Contracting (Ilke Homes)Civilis ContractingMatter 7 Issue 1
Appendix
1256591Countryside PartnershipsMember Loudon WilliamsMatter 7 Issue 1
1254643CPRE Kent-Matter 7 Issue 1
1257938CroudaceECE PlanningMatter 7 Issue 1
Appendix A
Appendix B
955283Gladman-Matter 7 Issue 1
1303615Macar Developments Ltd.Fuller LongMatter 7 Issue 1
1261747Natural England-Matter 7 Issue 1
228516Ms. Jane RandallJeremy ElsomMatter 7 Issue 1
Appendix
1257944Staplehurst Developments Ltd & Farnham Homes LtdWoolf BondMatter 7 Issue 1
1021528Tesco StoresMontagu EvansMatter 7 Issue 1
104211Tunbridge Wells Borough CouncilEllen GilbertMatter 7 Issue 1

Matter 7 Issue 2 - LPRSP7

IDRepresentorAgentDocument Title
 Maidstone Borough Council-Matter 7 Issue 2

(A) East Farleigh

IDRepresentorAgentDocument Title
1257404Gleeson LandBarton Willmore now StantecMatter 7 Issue 2
1259392Vistry GroupBoyer PlanningMatter 7 Issue 2

(B) Eyhorne Street

IDRepresentorAgentDocument Title
1254643CPRE Kent-Matter 7 Issue 2

(C) Sutton Valence

IDRepresentorAgentDocument Title
1254643CPRE Kent-Matter 7 Issue 2
1303730Mr. S. Wilson (Fernham Homes)-Matter 7 Issue 2

(D) Yalding

IDRepresentorAgentDocument Title
1254643CPRE Kent-Matter 7 Issue 2
1256899Hallam Land ManagementNexusMatter 7 Issue 2
1216127Environment Agency-Matter 7 Issue 2
1261747Natural England-Matter 7 Issue 2
1260179Reside DevelopmentsDHA PlanningMatter 7 Issue 2
980556Yalding Parish Council-Matter 7 Issue 2

Matter 7 Issue 3 & 4 - LPRSP8 and LPRSP9

IDRepresentorAgentDocument Title
 Maidstone Borough Council-Issue 1 - LPRSP8
Issue 2 - LPRSP9
3799Ms. Sinikka Couchman-7.43
934583Consilium Town Planning-7.43
1254643CPRE Kent-7.43
1256911Crest NicholsonVincent Gorbing7.43
955283Gladman-7.43
1257404Gleeson LandBarton Willmore now Stantec7.43
849991Kent Association of Local Councils (KALC) -Co-ordinating Team, Maidstone-7.43 and 7.44
558620Kent Downs AONB-7.43
1260067Kent Developers SME Network-7.43 and 7.44
1226234Teston Parish Council-7.43 and 7.44

Hearing Statements Matter 8-12

Open

Matter 8 - Housing Delivery

IDRepresentorAgentDocument Title
 Maidstone Borough Council-Matter 8 Issue 2
Matter 8 Issue 3
1260179Charterhouse Strategic LandDHA PlanningMatter 8
1256591Countryside PartnershipsDHA PlanningMatter 8
842853Countryside PropertiesDHA PlanningMatter 8
1254643CPRE Kent-Matter 8
847213Harrietsham Parish Council-Matter 8
934615Headcorn Parish Council-Matter 8
1228079Home Builders’ Federation-Matter 8
849991Kent Association of Local Councils (KALC) -Co-ordinating Team, Maidstone-Matter 8
558620Kent Downs AONB-Matter 8
1303788Kitewood Estates-Matter 8
1260179Mr. J. MillsDHA PlanningMatter 8
1260179Reside DevelopmentsDHA PlanningMatter 8
1260067Kent Developers SME Network-Matter 8
1226591Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council-Matter 8
104211Tunbridge Wells Borough CouncilEllen GilbertMatter 8

Matter 9 - Transport, Infrastructure & Plan Viability

IDRepresentorAgentDocument Title
 Maidstone Borough Council-Matter 9 Issue 1
Matter 9 Issue 2
Matter 9 Issue 3
842853Countryside PropertiesDHA PlanningMatter 9
1254643CPRE Kent-Matter 9
847213Harrrietsham Parish Council-Matter 9
843721Mr. John Hughes-Matter 9
849991Kent Association of Local Councils (KALC) -Co-ordinating Team, Maidstone-Matter 9
1257414Kent County Council-Matter 9
1261747Natural England-Matter 9
104211Tunbridge Wells Borough CouncilEllen GilbertMatter 9
1259392Vistry GroupBoyer PlanningMatter 9

Matter 10 - Environment, Heritage & Climate Change

IDRepresentorAgentDocument Title
 Maidstone Borough Council-Matter 10
1254643CPRE Kent-Matter 10
1216127Environment Agency-Matter 10
955283Gladman-Matter 10
934615Headcorn Parish Council-Matter 10
1228079Home Builders’ Federation-Matter 10
843721Mr. John Hughes-Matter 10
849991Kent Association of Local Councils (KALC) -Co-ordinating Team, Maidstone-Matter 10
1303788Kitewood Estates-Matter 10
1261747Natural England-Matter 10
1260067Kent Developers SME Network-Matter 10
1259392Vistry GroupBoyer PlanningMatter 10

Matter 11 - Achieving Good Design

IDRepresentorAgentDocument Title
 Maidstone Borough Council-Matter 11
1254643CPRE Kent-Matter 11
934615Headcorn Parish Council-Matter 11
1228079Home Builders’ Federation-Matter 11
849991Kent Association of Local Councils (KALC) -Co-ordinating Team, Maidstone-Matter 11
1261747Natural England-Matter 11
1226234Teston Parish Council-Matter 11
1259392Vistry GroupBoyer PlanningMatter 11

Matter 12 - Monitoring and Review

IDRepresentorAgentDocument Title
 Maidstone Borough Council-Matter 12 Issue 1
Matter 12 Issue 2
849991Kent Association of Local Councils (KALC) -Co-ordinating Team, Maidstone-Matter 12
1226234Teston Parish Council-Matter 12

Stage 1 Hearing Sessions

Open

Week 1: Tuesday 6 September - Friday 9 September

Hearing Agendas

6 September 2022

7 September 2022

8 September 2022

9 September 2022

Programme & Participants

Week 1 Daily Participants

Week 2: Monday 7 November - Thursday 10 November

Hearing Agendas

7 November 2022

8 November 2022 - Morning

8 November 2022 - Afternoon

9 November 2022

10 November 2022

Programme & Participants

Week 2 Daily Participants

Week 3: Tuesday 22 November - Friday 25 November

Hearing Agendas

22 November 2022 - Morning

22 November 2022 - Afternoon

23 November 2022

24 November 2022

25 November 2022

Inspectors Note for Matter 8 (25 November 2022)

Programme & Participants

Week 3 Daily Participants

Hearing Statements for Matters 1-3

Open

Matter 1 - Legal Compliance, Consultation and Duty to Cooperate

IDRepresentorAgentDocument Title
 Maidstone Borough Council-Matter 1.1
Matter 1.2
3380Boxley Parish Council-Matter 1
303516Bredhurst Parish Council-Matter 1
1303461Charing Parish Council-Matter 1
1256526Cllr Janetta Sams
Cllr Tom Sams
-Matter 1
1260179Countryside PropertiesDHA PlanningMatter 1
Appendix 1
Appendix 2
1254643CPRE-Matter 1
1257938CroudaceECE PlanningMatter 1
1303529Egerton Parish Council-Matter 1
1303541Fish Legal-Matter 1
955283Gladman-Matter 1
1257404Gleeson LandBarton Willmore now StantecMatter 1
1228079Home Builders' Federation-Matter 1
84991Kent Association of Local Councils-Matter 1
1257414Kent County Council-Matter 1
1303482Lenham Parish Council-Matter 1
Appendix A
Appendix B
Appendix C
Appendix D
835521Lidsing Garden Promoter (F.D. Attwood)Hulme Planning ConsultancyMatter 1
1217848Medway Council-Matter 1
1272897Mr. Henry Shotter-Matter 1
1259371Mr. P J BurkeMD AssociatesMatter 1
1224852Mr. Peter Titchener-Matter 1
1287718Mr. Ray Dines-Matter 1
1261747Natural England-Matter 1
1303787Quinn EstatesMontagu EvansMatter 1
1259377Save our Heathlands-Matter 1
1259392Vistry GroupBoyer PlanningMatter 1
1228380Wates DevelopmentsCBREMatter 1

Matter 2.1, 2 and 3 - Spatial Strategy

IDRepresentorAgentDocument Title
 Maidstone Borough Council-Matter 2.1
Matter 2.2
Matter 2.3
591899Appin Land (Headcorn) Ltd-Matter 2
3380Boxley Parish Council-Matter 2
303516Bredhurst Parish Council-Matter 2
Appendix 1
1197816CBRE - Mr. Ben PosfordWoolf BondMatter 2
1260179Charterhouse StrategicDHA PlanningMatter 2
588924Country House Homes-Matter 2
1256591Countryside PartnershipsDHA PlanningMatter 2
1260179Countryside PropertiesDHA PlanningMatter 2
Appendix 1
1254643CPRE-Matter 2
1256911Crest NicholsonVincent GorbingMatter 2
1257938CroudaceECE PlanningMatter 2
1261753Dandara (South East) LtdDHA PlanningMatter 2
591899Gallagher PropertiesDHA PlanningMatter 2
955283Gladman-Matter 2
1257404Gleeson LandBarton Willmore now StantecMatter 2
591899Harvestore Systems (Holdings) Ltd-Matter 2
1228079Home Builders' Federation-Matter 2
84991Kent Associations of Local Councils-Matter 2
1257414Kent County Council-Matter 2
558620Kent Downs AONB-Matter 2
1260067Kent SME Developers NetworkEsquire DevelopmentsMatter 2
1303799Kitewood EstatesCarney SweeneyMatter 2
1303482Lenham Parish Council-Matter 2
835521Lidsing Garden Promoter (F.D. Attwood)Hulme Planning ConsultancyMatter 2
1259447Maidstone Investment HoldingsSavillsMatter 2
1217848Medway Council-Matter 2
1260179Mr. J MillsDHA PlanningMatter 2
1303204Mr. Martin Davison-White-Matter 2.3
Appendix 1
1259371Mr. P J BurkeMD AssociatesMatter 2
1224852Mr. Peter Titchener-Matter 2
980123Ms. Helen Whatley MP-Matter 2
228516Ms. Jane RandallMr. Jeremy ElsomMatter 2.3
1261747Natural England-Matter 2
591889Pickhill DevelopmentsDHA PlanningMatter 2
1303787Quinn EstatesMontagu EvansMatter 2
1257944Staplehurst Devs and Farnham  HomesWoolf BondMatter 2
1257944Taylor WimpeyWoolf BondMatter 2
1259392Vistry GroupBoyer PlanningMatter 2
1228380Wates DevelopmentsCBREMatter 2
Appendix A

Matter 3.1 - General Policy Approach to Garden Settlements

IDRepresentorAgentDocument Title
 Maidstone Borough Council-Matter 3.1
3380Boxley Parish Council-Matter 3.1
303516Bredhurst Parish Council-Matter 3.1
Appendix 2
Appendix 3
Appendix 4
1260179Countryside PropertiesDHA PlanningMatter 3.1
1254643CPRE-Matter 3.1
1256911Crest NicholsonVincent GorbingMatter 3
1257938CroudaceECE PlanningMatter 3.1
1303529Egerton Parish Council-Matter 3.1
955283Gladman-Matter 3.1
847213Harrietsham Parish Council-Matter 3.1
1257414Kent County Council-Matter 3.1
558620Kent Downs AONB-Matter 3.1
1303482Lenham Parish Council-Matter 3.1
Appendix A
Appendix B
Appendix C
Appendix D
835521Lidsing Garden Promoter (F.D Attwood)Hulme Planning ConsultancyMatter 3.1
1217848Medway Council-Matter 3.1
1261747Natural England-Matter 3.1
1259377Save our Heathlands-Matter 3.1

Matter 3.2 - Heathlands

IDRepresentorAgentDocument Title
 Maidstone Borough Council-Matter 3.2
1256526Cllr Janetta Sams
Cllr Tom Sams
-Matter 3
1260179Countryside PropertiesDHA PlanningMatter 3.2
1254643CPRE-Matter 3.2
1256911Crest NicholsonVincent GorbingMatter 3.2
1257938CroudaceECE PlanningMatter 3.2
1303529Egerton Parish Council-Matter 3.2
1303541Fish Legal-Matter 3.2
955283Gladman-Matter 3.2
847213Harrietsham Parish Council-Matter 3.2
591899Harvestore Systems (Holdings) LtdDHA PlanningMatter 3.2
558620Kent Downs AONB-Matter 3.2
1257414Kent County Council-Matter 3.2
1303482Lenham Parish Council-Matter 3.2
Appendix A
Appendix B
Appendix C
Appendix D
980123Ms. Helen Whatley MP-Matter 3.2
228516Ms. Jane Randall-Matter 3.2
1261747Natural England-Matter 3.2
1259512Parkwood Trout Farm (Mr and Ms. Davis)-Matter 3.2
1303787Quinn EstatesMontagu EvansMatter 3.2
1259377Save our Heathlands-Matter 3.2

Matter 3.3 Lidsing

IDRepresentorAgentDocument Title
 Maidstone Borough Council-Matter 3.3
3380Boxley Parish Council-Matter 3.3
303516Bredhurst Parish Council-Matter 3.3
Appendix 2
Appendix 3
Appendix 4
1298215
1221226
1255576
Cllr Heide Bryant, Cllr Anne Brindle and Cllr. Bob Hinder-Matter 3.3
588924Country House Homes Ltd-Matter 3.3
1260179Countryside PropertiesDHA PlanningMatter 3.3
1254643CPRE-Matter 3.3
1256911Crest NicholsonVincent GorbingMatter 3.3
1257938CroudaceECE PlanningMatter 3.3
955283Gladman-Matter 3.3
1257414Kent County Council-Matter 3.3
558620Kent Downs AONB-Matter 3.3
835521Lidsing Garden Promoter (F.D. Attwood)Hulme Planning ConsultancyMatter 3.3
1217848Medway Council-Matter 3.3
1256520Mr. Rehman Chishti MP-Matter 3.3
980123Ms. Helen Whatley MP-Matter 3.3
1256894Ms. Tracey Crouch MP-Matter 3.3
1261747Natural England-Matter 3.3

Hearing Statements for Matters 4 and 8

Open

Matter 4.1 - Leeds Langley Corridor

IDRepresentorAgentDocument Title
 Maidstone Borough Council-Matter 4.1
1254643CPRE Kent-Matter 4.1
842853Countryside PropertiesDHA PlanningMatter 4.1
591899Gallagher PropertiesDHA PlanningMatter 4.1
843721Mr. John Hughes-Matter 4.1
84991Kent Association of Local Councils-Matter 4.1
1257414Kent County Council-Matter 4.1
558620Kent Downs AONB-Matter 4.1
1303482Lenham Parish Council-Matter 4.1
1303789Mr. Rob Shroeder-Matter 4.1
1224852Mr. Peter Titchener-Matter 4.1
1228380Wates DevelopmentsCBRE Matter 4.1
Appendix A

Matter 4.2 - Invicta Barracks

IDRepresentorAgentDocument Title
 Maidstone Borough Council-Matter 4.2
1254643CPRE Kent -Matter 4.2
842853Countryside PropertiesDHA PlanningMatter 4.2
1257409Defence Infrastructure OrganisationG L HearnMatter 4.2
1257404Gleeson DevelopmentsBarton Willmore now StantecMatter 4.2
1257414Kent County Council-Matter 4.2
1303482Lenham Parish Council-Matter 4.2

Matter 8.1 - Housing Land Supply - Overview

IDRepresentorAgentDocument Title
 Maidstone Borough Council-Matter 8.1
588924Country House Homes Ltd-Matter 8.1
842853Countryside PropertiesDHA  PlanningMatter 8.1
Appendix
1256911Crest NicholsonVincent GorbingMatter 8.1
1261753Dandara South East LtdDHA PlanningMatter 8.1
1255354Mr. Jeremy Elsom-Matter 8.1
1257404Gleeson DevelopmentsBarton Willmore now StantecMatter 8.1
1228079Home Builder's Federation-Matter 8.1
843721Mr. John Hughes-Matter 8.1
84991Kent Association of Local Councils-Matter 8.1
1260067Kent SME Developers NetworkEsquire DevelopmentsMatter 8.1
1303788Kitewood HomesCarney SweeneyMatter 8.1
1303482Lenham Parish Council-Matter 8.1
1259371Mr. P J BurkeMD AssociatesMatter 8.1
1303787Quinn EstatesMontagu EvansMatter 8.1
1259392Vistry GroupBoyer PlanningMatter 8.1
1228380Wates DevelopmentsCBREMatter 8.1

Consultation on the Heathlands Water Environment

Open

The Inspector is inviting comments on the contents of documents ED118A and ED118B, from CPRE Kent, Lenham Parish Council and Save our Heathlands, who made representations on the water environment in their Regulation 19 representation, and who were also in attendance at the relevant hearing session on 24 May regarding the soundness of the Heathlands Garden Community proposal.   The Inspector is also inviting comments from Maidstone Borough Council and Homes England.  Responses to the consultation may also cross refer to the contents of Document ED113.  Responses  received to this consultation will  be posted on this page following the deadline for submissions of 12 noon on 16 August 2023.

ED113 Inspector’s Note:   Heathlands Wetland Solutions including three appendices

ED118A Email from Simon Bell on behalf of Fish Legal/Ms Alison Davis re Heathlands

ED118B Hydrogeological setting of Wetlands in the Heathlands Garden Community

ED120: Inspector’s Note following consultation on ED118A and ED118b

Responses to Consultation

RepresentorAgentDocument Title
Maidstone Borough Council Response
Appendix
CPRE Kent Response
Heathlands PromotersWSPResponse
Appendix
Lenham Parish Council Response
Appendix
Save our Heathlands Response

Consultation on Examination Documents

Open

Please see the Inspector's note below for information on the consultation. The deadline for responses to the consultation is 12 noon on Thursday 20 October.

ED54 Inspector's Note on consultation on documents ED40A-ED53C

Link to the examination documents:-   https://localplan.maidstone.gov.uk/home/local-plan-review-examination

Responses to Consultation

RepresentorAgentDocument Title
Bredhurst Parish Council-Response 
Appendix 1
Appendix 2
Councillors Janetta and Tom Sams-Response
Country House Homes-Response ED41
Countryside PropertiesDHA PlanningResponse ED51b and ED46
Garden Settlements
Duty to Cooperate
CPRE Kent-Response
CroudaceECE PlanningResponse
Environment Agency-Response
Fish Legal-Response (Natural England Letter)
Gallagher PropertiesDHA PlanningResponse
Harvestore LtdDHA PlanningResponse ED47
Kent County Council-Response
Lenham Parish Council-Response ED45
Response ED46
Response ED47
Response ED48
Response ED52
Appendix 1 - Heathlands Landscape Constraints
Appendix 2 - Heathlands Landscape Sensitivity
Concluding Statement
Medway Council-Response
Appendix 1
Appendix 2
Natural England-Response
Quinn EstatesMontagu EvansResponse
Mr. Ray Dines-Response Lidsing
Mr. Matthew Foster-Response Heathlands
Mr. Robert Schroeder-Response Heathlands Minerals
Ms. Alison Davis (Parkwood Trout Farm)-Response Heathlands
Ms. Henny Shotter-Response
Ms. Tracey Crouch MP-Response
Save our Heathlands-Response
Appendix 1
Southern Water-Response Heathlands

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