Update:
A meeting of those concerned about this proposal was held on Wednesday 15th August. Councillors Richard Byatt and Trudy Dean explained the context of the proposal and the initial response of the parish council (see below). At the time of the meeting 116 responses to the online survey (see link below) had been received, with 90 opposed to development on the site (77.6%) and 26 supporting it (22.4%).
The PC is awaiting an outline application to Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council which will be open for public comment for six weeks (minimum). Any application will be considered by the planning committee and our response sent to TMBC. The application may be decided by council planning officers under “delegated authority” or by the area planning committee.
Residents will be encouraged to make representations to the council’s planning team but also to local councillors - contact details here https://democracy.tmbc.gov.uk/mgMemberIndex.aspx?FN=WARD&VW=LIST&PIC=0
All those who provided their contact details will be notified when we receive a planning application
Proposed Development - Land East of Lavenders Road, West Malling
Bellway Homes intends to submit an outline planning application to Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council for the residential redevelopment of land to the east of Lavenders Road, West Malling.
West Malling Parish Council is opposed to development on this land for the following reasons:
- it would damage the rural setting, character and approach to the town including Lavenders Road - a designated Quiet Lane
- is on land designated as Green Belt in the emerging Local Plan
- is unnecessary to meet housing need
- the proposed access onto Swan Street would cause congestion and create a traffic hazard
View from Lavenders Road
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View from Station Approach
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View from Swan Street
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You can view Bellway Home’s proposal here http://www.lavendersroad.co.uk/proposal
The proposal is for “up to 90 new homes” with “a new vehicular access off Swan Street”
Be aware that, as explained on the website, “the layout and design is indicative and will be confirmed at a subsequent Reserved Matters stage.” This means that, having secured outline planning permission, the developers could bring forward a different scheme.
When the Parish Council is notified of an outline planning application we will update this information.
If you would like to express a view at this stage please complete our simple poll:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/7FVL7JP
The proposal is for “up to 90 new homes” with “a new vehicular access off Swan Street”
Be aware that, as explained on the website, “the layout and design is indicative and will be confirmed at a subsequent Reserved Matters stage.” This means that, having secured outline planning permission, the developers could bring forward a different scheme.
When the Parish Council is notified of an outline planning application we will update this information.
If you would like to express a view at this stage please complete our simple poll:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/7FVL7JP
20th August 2018