Maidstone Borough Local Plan Review 2021-2038 Adoption
Adoption of the Maidstone Borough Local Plan Review
The Maidstone Borough Local Plan Review and associated Policies Map were adopted by the Council at its meeting on 20th March 2024. The Local Plan Review provides a comprehensive planning framework for the borough for the period 2021 to 2038.
The Maidstone Borough Local Plan Review replaces the Maidstone Borough Local Plan (2017), however some of the adopted Local Plan 2017 policies are still relevant and have been retained.
With the adoption of the Local Plan Review, the Development Plan for the Borough now comprises;
- Maidstone Borough Local Plan Review 2021-2038 (2024)
- Kent Minerals and Waste Local Plan 2013-30 as amended by Early Partial Review (2020)
- Kent Mineral Sites Plan (2020)
- North Loose Neighbourhood Plan 2015-2031 (2016)
- Loose Neighbourhood Plan 2018-2031 (2019)
- Marden Neighbourhood Plan 2017-2031 (2020)
- Staplehurst Neighbourhood Plan 2016-2031 (2020)
- Lenham Neighbourhood Plan 2017-2031 (2021)
- Boughton Monchelsea Neighbourhood Plan 2021-2031 (2021)
- Otham Neighbourhood Plan 2020-2035 (2021)
Planning legislation requires that decisions on planning applications should be made in accordance with the Development Plan unless there are other, relevant planning reasons that mean an alternative decision should be made.
You can view the adopted Local Plan Review, Policies Map, Adoption Statement, Final Sustainability Appraisal (incorporating Strategic Environmental Assessment) and Sustainability Appraisal Adoption Statement on the Council’s website here; https://localplan.maidstone.gov.uk/home/local-plan-review. The Adoption Statement can also be viewed below for your convenience.
The Local Plan Review, the Policies Map and the final Sustainability Appraisal will be made available at libraries and at Maidstone House. These can be viewed at the following times:
| Location | Address | Opening times |
| Allington Library | Castle Road, Maidstone ME16 0PR | Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 09.00 to 17.00 (Closed 13:00-14:00); Thursday 14:00-17:00, Saturday 9.00 to 13.00 |
| Bearsted Library | Bearsted Rail Station, Ware Street, Bearsted ME14 4PH | Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 10.00 to 17.00 (Closed 13:00-14:00); Saturday 09.00 to 13.00 (Closed Wednesdays) |
| Coxheath Library | Heath Road, Coxheath ME17 4EH | Monday, Thursday & Friday 09.00 to 17.00 (Closed Midday – 13:00); Tuesday 14.00 – 17.00; Saturday 09.00 to 13.00 |
| Headcorn Library | Kings Road, Headcorn TN27 9QT | Monday 14:00 – 17:00; Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 9.00 to 17.00 (Closed 13:00 – 14:00); Saturday 09.00 to 13.00 |
| Kent History and Library Centre | James Whatman Way, Maidstone ME14 1LQ | Monday to Saturday 10.00 to 17.00 |
| Lenham Library | 11 The Square, Lenham ME17 2PQ | Monday, Thursday 09.00 – 17.00; (Closed 13:00-14:00) Tuesday & Friday 09.00 to 14.00; Saturday 09.00 to 13.00 (Closed Wednesdays) |
| Madginford Library | Egremont Road, Bearsted ME15 8LH | Monday, Tuesday & Friday 09.00 to 17.00 (Closed 13:00 – 14:00); Wednesday 14.00 – 17.00; Saturday 09.00 to 13.00 (Closed Thursdays) |
| Marden Library | High Street, Marden TN12 9DP | Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 10.00 to 17.00 (Closed 13:00 – 14:00); Saturday 09.00 to 13.00 (Closed Mondays) |
| Shepway Library | 17 Northumberland Court, Northumberland Road, Maidstone ME15 7LW | Monday 14.00 to 17.00; Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 10.00 to 17.00 (Closed 13:00 – 14:00) Friday 10.00 – 13.00; Saturday 09.00 to 13.00 |
| Staplehurst Library | The Parade, High Street, Staplehurst TN12 0LA | Tuesday to Friday 10.00 to 17.00 (Closed 13:00 – 14:00); Saturday 09.00 to 13.00 (Closed Mondays) |
| Yalding Library | Adin Coates House, High Street, Yalding ME18 6HU | Monday 13.00 to 17.00; Tuesday 9.00 – 17.00 (Closed 13:00-14:00); Thursday, Friday 13.00 to 17.00; Saturday 09.00 to 13.00 (Closed Wednesdays) |
Madginford Garden Waste Collection day change
We have been made aware for those who have Garden Waste Bin Collections, the collection day has been changed for Madginford residents.
Garden waste only will be collected on a Thursday, the day before your General Waste collection on the Friday.
ELECTION 2nd May 2024
This year on the 2nd of May, elections will take place for both the Borough Council and the Parish Council. Please see the attached for details.
If you would like to stand for election as a Parish Councillor please contact the office for more information clerk@bearstedparishcouncil.gov.uk
MBC - Notice of Election 2024 - Parish onlyMBC - Notice of Election 2024 - Wards only (002)
Digging for Giving – Church Lane Allotment
Bearsted Parish Council have recently provided a plot at Church Landway Allotment site, at a peppercorn rent. This is for a new initiative called Digging for Giving. Volunteers are cultivating the plot, and all produce grown will be donated to local food banks, and other charitable organisations.
If there are any businesses or individuals who would like help, the group would welcome any donations of seeds, compost etc, or unwanted garden tools.
If you are involved in a food bank or any similar organisation that distributes food to those in need, please register your interest. Please contact Tony at diggingforgiving@gmail.com
Planning Application Consultations – New process from March 2024
Planning Application Consultations – New process from March 2024
From March 2024 the way the Bearsted Parish Council review local planning applications will change.
Monthly Planning meetings will no longer take place.
Applications will be reviewed by Councillors and referred to Full Council if it is felt BPC need to submit a comment.
As a resident if you are concerned about a Planning Application you can comment directly to Maidstone Borough Council.
If you would like advice or support from BPC, please contact the office.
Annual Parish Meeting
Come and join us for this year’s Annual Parish Meeting on Tuesday 2nd April at Bearsted Golf Club from 6.30pm.
All residents are welcome and refreshments will be provided. This is a great opportunity to chat with your local community groups and councillors and find out what has been going on over the past year.
If you would like to attend please email: lauren.white@bearstedparishcouncil.gov.uk or call the office on 01622 630165.
We hope to see you there!
