Gypsy, Traveller and Travelling Showpeople Development Plan Document

In accordance with policy TR4 planning permission for two permanent pitches at The Kays, Heath Road, Linton, as shown on the Policies Map, will be granted if the following criteria are met:

1. The total capacity of the site does not exceed three gypsy and traveller pitches.
2. Access to the site is via the existing access off Heath Road.
3. The additional pitches are located towards the rear of the site and not forward of the existing mobile home.

In accordance with policy TR4, planning permission for two permanent pitches at Greenacres (Plot 5), Church Lane, Boughton Monchelsea, as shown on the Policies Map, will be granted if the following criteria are met:

1. The total capacity of the site does not exceed three gypsy and traveller pitches.
2. Access to the site is via the existing access off Church Hill.
3. The additional pitch is sited on the existing hardstanding and not beyond the site boundaries defined on the Policies Map.
4. A landscaping scheme for the site is approved which provides for:
   1. The retention and future maintenance of the trees and hedge line along the site frontage to Church Hill; and
   2. The establishment of a landscaped boundary to the south of the site comprising native species to provide an effective screen to the development.

In accordance with policy TR4, planning permission for two permanent pitches at Land at Blossom Lodge, Stockett Lane, Coxheath, as shown on the Policies Map, will be granted if the following criteria are met:

1. The total capacity of the site does not exceed six gypsy and traveller pitches.

2. Access to the site is via the existing access off Stockett Lane.
3. The additional pitches are sited on the existing hardstanding and not beyond the site boundaries defined on the Policies Map.
4. A landscaping scheme for the site is approved which provides for the retention and future maintenance of the hedgerows and tree planting along the site's northern, southern, western and eastern boundaries and the native hedgerow bordering the public footpath which crosses the site.

In accordance with policy TR4, planning permission for two permanent pitches at Kilnwood Farm, Old Ham Lane, Lenham, as shown on the Policies Map, will be granted if the following criteria are met:

1. The total capacity of the site does not exceed four gypsy and traveller pitches.

2. Access to the site is via the existing access off Old Ham Lane.
3. A landscaping scheme for the site is approved which provides for the retention and future maintenance of the trees and woodland along the northern, western and eastern boundaries of the site to secure the effective screening of the site.
4. The siting of the additional mobile homes maintains a 15m buffer to the Ancient Woodland.
5. An ecological assessment of the site is undertaken and an ecological enhancement and wildlife management plan for the site is approved.

In accordance with policy TR4, planning permission for two permanent pitches at 1 Oak Lodge, Tilden Lane, Marden, as shown on the Policies Map, will be granted if the following criteria are met:

1. The total capacity of the site does not exceed two gypsy and traveller pitches.

2. The substantial landscape buffer to the north west and west of the site is retained and maintained.

In accordance with policy TR4, planning permission for two permanent pitches at The Paddocks, George Street, Staplehurst, as shown on the Policies Map, will be granted if the following criteria are met:

1. The total capacity of the site does not exceed four gypsy and traveller pitches.
2. Access to the site is via the existing access off George Street.
3. The additional pitches are sited within the site boundaries as defined on the Policies Map.
4. A landscaping scheme for the site is approved which provides for:
   1. The retention and future maintenance of the trees and hedge line along the site's frontage to George Street; and
   2. The establishment of a native species landscaped boundary along the rear (northern) edge of the site to create a more permanent boundary.

5. An ecological assessment of the site is undertaken and the proposals incorporate necessary habitat creation, enhancement and mitigation measures.

In accordance with policy TR4, planning permission for five permanent pitches at Flips Hole, South Street Road, Stockbury, as shown on the Policies Map, will be granted if the following criteria are met:

1. The total capacity of the site does not exceed five gypsy and traveller pitches.
2. A landscaping scheme for the site is approved which provides for the retention and future maintenance of the existing landscaped boundaries of the site to provide an effective screen to the development.

In accordance with policy TR4, planning permission for five permanent pitches at The Ash, Yelsted Road, Stockbury, as shown on the Policies Map, will be granted if the following criteria are met:

1. The total capacity of the site does not exceed five gypsy and traveller pitches.
2. A landscaping scheme for the site is approved which provides for the retention and future maintenance of the existing landscaped boundaries of the site to provide an effective screen to the development.

In accordance with policy TR4, planning permission for up to two permanent pitches at Land rear of Chart View – site A as shown on the Policies Map, will be granted if the following criteria are met:

1.  The site is accessed via the existing track off Chart Hill Road.
    
2. The proposed pitches are suitably located within the site, taking account of any site specific constraints (to be identified prior to Regulation 19). 
    
3. A landscaping scheme for the site is approved which provides for the retention and future maintenance of any hedgerows present and/or the establishment of a suitable native species landscaped boundary.
    
4. A phase 1 habitat survey is undertaken, which may as a result require on and/or off-site mitigation for the existing  habitat of local fauna/flora.

In accordance with policy TR4, planning permission for up to two permanent pitches at Land rear of Chart View – site B as shown on the Policies Map, will be granted if the following criteria are met:

1. The site is accessed via the existing track off Chart Hill Road.
    
2. The proposed pitches are suitably located within the site, taking account of any site specific constraints (to be identified prior to Regulation 19).
    
3. A landscaping scheme for the site is approved which provides for the retention and future maintenance of any hedgerows present and/or the establishment of a suitable native species landscaped boundary.
    
4. A phase 1 habitat survey is undertaken, which may as a result require on and/or off-site mitigation for the existing  habitat of local fauna/flora.

In accordance with policy TR4, planning permission for up to [not specified] permanent pitches at Stede Row Woodland, south of Pilgrim’s Way as shown on the Policies Map, will be granted if the following criteria are met:

1. The site is accessed via the existing access point off Pilgrims Way.
    
2. The proposed pitches are suitably located within the site, taking account of any site specific constraints (to be identified prior to Regulation 19).
    
3. A landscaping scheme for the site is approved which provides for the retention and future maintenance of any hedgerows present and/or the establishment of a suitable native species landscaped boundary.
    
4. A phase 1 habitat survey is undertaken, which may as a result require on and/or off-site mitigation for the existing  habitat of local fauna/flora.

In accordance with policy TR4, planning permission for up to [not specified] permanent pitches at land at Kenward Road/The Cherry Orchard as shown on the Policies Map, will be granted if the following criteria are met:

1. The site is accessed via Kenward Road.
    
2. The proposed pitches are suitably located within the site, taking account of any site specific constraints (to be identified prior to Regulation 19).
    
3. A landscaping scheme for the site is approved which provides for the retention and future maintenance of any hedgerows present and/or the establishment of a suitable native species landscaped boundary.
    
4. A phase 1 habitat survey is undertaken, which may as a result require on and/or off-site mitigation for the existing  habitat of local fauna/flora.

In accordance with policy TR4, planning permission for up to [not specified]  permanent pitches at Land adjacent to Shenley Corner as shown on the Policies Map, will be granted if the following criteria are met:

1. The site is accessed via Bletchenden Road or Biddenden Road (subject to confirmation from Kent County Council).
    
2. The proposed pitches are suitably located within the site, taking account of any site specific constraints including Flood Zone 2 (to be identified prior to Regulation 19).
    
3. A landscaping scheme for the site is approved which provides for the retention and future maintenance of any hedgerows present and/or the establishment of a suitable native species landscaped boundary.
    
4. A phase 1 habitat survey is undertaken, which may as a result require on and/or off-site mitigation for the existing  habitat of local fauna/flora.

In accordance with policy TR4, planning permission for up to six permanent pitches at Wood View Farm as shown on the Policies Map, will be granted if the following criteria are met:

1. The site is accessed via Lenham Road.
    
2. The proposed pitches are suitably located within the site, taking account of any site specific constraints (to be identified prior to Regulation 19).
    
3. A landscaping scheme for the site is approved which provides for the retention and future maintenance of any hedgerows present and/or the establishment of a suitable native species landscaped boundary.
    
4. A phase 1 habitat survey is undertaken, which may as a result require on and/or off-site mitigation for the existing  habitat of local fauna/flora.

In accordance with policy TR4, planning permission for up to six permanent pitches at Acres Place as shown on the Policies Map, will be granted if the following criteria are met:

1. The site is accessed via Lenham Road.
    
2. The proposed pitches are suitably located within the site, taking account of any site specific constraints (to be identified prior to Regulation 19).
    
3. A landscaping scheme for the site is approved which provides for the retention and future maintenance of any hedgerows present and/or the establishment of a suitable native species landscaped boundary.
    
4. A phase 1 habitat survey is undertaken, which may as a result require on and/or off-site mitigation for the existing  habitat of local fauna/flora.

In accordance with policy TR4, planning permission for up to three permanent pitches at Dairy Lane, Chainhurst as shown on the Policies Map, will be granted if the following criteria are met:

1. The site is accessed via Dairy Lane. 
    
2. The proposed pitches are suitably located within the site, taking account of any site specific constraints (to be identified prior to Regulation 19).
    
3. A landscaping scheme for the site is approved which provides for the retention and future maintenance of any hedgerows present and/or the establishment of a suitable native species landscaped boundary.
    
4. A phase 1 habitat survey is undertaken, which may as a result require on and/or off-site mitigation for the existing  habitat of local fauna/flora.

In accordance with policy TR4, planning permission for up to [not specified] permanent pitches at The Lodge as shown on the Policies Map, will be granted if the following criteria are met:

1. The site is accessed via Water Lane. 
    
2. The proposed pitches are suitably located within the site, taking account of any site specific constraints (to be identified prior to Regulation 19).
    
3. A landscaping scheme for the site is approved which provides for the retention and future maintenance of any hedgerows present and/or the establishment of a suitable native species landscaped boundary.
    
4. A phase 1 habitat survey is undertaken, which may as a result require on and/or off-site mitigation for the existing  habitat of local fauna/flora.

In accordance with policy TR4, planning permission for up to eight  permanent pitches at Highlands Farm (east) – site A as shown on the Policies Map, will be granted if the following criteria are met: 

1. The site is accessed via Yalding Hill.
    
2. The proposed pitches are suitably located within the site, taking account of any site specific constraints (to be identified prior to Regulation 19).
    
3. A landscaping scheme for the site is approved which provides for the retention and future maintenance of any hedgerows present and/or the establishment of a suitable native species landscaped boundary.
    
4. A phase 1 habitat survey is undertaken, which may as a result require on and/or off-site mitigation for the existing  habitat of local fauna/flora.

In accordance with policy TR4, planning permission for up to 16 permanent pitches at Highlands Farm (east) – site B as shown on the Policies Map, will be granted if the following criteria are met:

1. The site is accessed via Yalding Hill.
    
2. The proposed pitches are suitably located within the site, taking account of any site specific constraints (to be identified prior to Regulation 19).
    
3. A landscaping scheme for the site is approved which provides for the retention and future maintenance of any hedgerows present and/or the establishment of a suitable native species landscaped boundary.
    
4. A phase 1 habitat survey is undertaken, which may as a result require on and/or off-site mitigation for the existing  habitat of local fauna/flora.

In accordance with policy TR4, planning permission for up to 15 permanent pitches at Oakhurst as shown on the Policies Map, will be granted if the following criteria are met:

1. The site is accessed via Stilebridge Lane.
    
2. The proposed pitches are suitably located within the site, taking account of any site specific constraints including Flood Zone 2 (to be identified prior to Regulation 19).
    
3. A landscaping scheme for the site is approved which provides for the retention and future maintenance of any hedgerows present and/or the establishment of a suitable native species landscaped boundary.
    
4. A phase 1 habitat survey is undertaken, which may as a result require on and/or off-site mitigation for the existing  habitat of local fauna/flora.

In accordance with policy TR4, planning permission for up to 20 permanent pitches at The Brishings as shown on the Policies Map, will be granted if the following criteria are met:

1. The site is accessed via Green Lane.
    
2. The proposed pitches are suitably located within the site, taking account of any site specific constraints (to be identified prior to Regulation 19).
    
3. A landscaping scheme for the site is approved which provides for the retention and future maintenance of any hedgerows present and/or the establishment of a suitable native species landscaped boundary.
    
4. A phase 1 habitat survey is undertaken, which may as a result require on and/or off-site mitigation for the existing  habitat of local fauna/flora.

In accordance with policy TR4, planning permission for up to [not specified]  permanent pitches at The Meadow as shown on the Policies Map, will be granted if the following criteria are met:

1. The site is accessed via Chartway Street or Pitt Road (to be confirmed by Kent County Council).
    
2. The proposed pitches are suitably located within the site, taking account of any site specific constraints (to be identified prior to Regulation 19).
    
3. A landscaping scheme for the site is approved which provides for the retention and future maintenance of any hedgerows present and/or the establishment of a suitable native species landscaped boundary.
    
4. A phase 1 habitat survey is undertaken, which may as a result require on and/or off-site mitigation for the existing  habitat of local fauna/flora.

In accordance with policy TR4, planning permission for up to 20 permanent pitches at Chart View (rear of 1 Chart View) as shown on the Policies Map, will be granted if the following criteria are met:

1. The site is accessed via Chart Hill Road.
    
2. The proposed pitches are suitably located within the site, taking account of any site specific constraints (to be identified prior to Regulation 19).
    
3. A landscaping scheme for the site is approved which provides for the retention and future maintenance of any hedgerows present and/or the establishment of a suitable native species landscaped boundary.
    
4. A phase 1 habitat survey is undertaken, which may as a result require on and/or off-site mitigation for the existing  habitat of local fauna/flora.

In accordance with policy TR4, planning permission for up to 35 permanent pitches at Forstal Farm Barn as shown on the Policies Map, will be granted if the following criteria are met:

1. The site is accessed via either Stockett Lane or Forstal Lane (to be confirmed by Kent County Council).
    
2. The proposed pitches are suitably located within the site, taking account of any site specific constraints (to be identified prior to Regulation 19).
    
3. A landscaping scheme for the site is approved which provides for the retention and future maintenance of any hedgerows present and/or the establishment of a suitable native species landscaped boundary.
    
4. A phase 1 habitat survey is undertaken, which may as a result require on and/or off-site mitigation for the existing  habitat of local fauna/flora.

In accordance with policy TR4, planning permission for up to 12 permanent pitches at Oakland Place as shown on the Policies Map, will be granted if the following criteria are met:

1. The site is accessed via Greenway Lane.
    
2. The proposed pitches are suitably located within the site, taking account of any site specific constraints (to be identified prior to Regulation 19).
    
3. A landscaping scheme for the site is approved which provides for the retention and future maintenance of any hedgerows present and/or the establishment of a suitable native species landscaped boundary.
    
4. A phase 1 habitat survey is undertaken, which may as a result require on and/or off-site mitigation for the existing  habitat of local fauna/flora.

In accordance with policy TR4, planning permission for up to 15 permanent pitches at Peacock Farm as shown on the Policies Map, will be granted if the following criteria are met:

1. The site is accessed via Chart Hill Road.
    
2. The proposed pitches are suitably located within the site, taking account of any site specific constraints (to be identified prior to Regulation 19).
    
3. A landscaping scheme for the site is approved which provides for the retention and future maintenance of any hedgerows present and/or the establishment of a suitable native species landscaped boundary.
    
4. A phase 1 habitat survey is undertaken, which may as a result require on and/or off-site mitigation for the existing  habitat of local fauna/flora.

In accordance with policy TR4, planning permission for up to 15 permanent pitches at Riverwood as shown on the Policies Map, will be granted if the following criteria are met:
a.    The site is accessed via Chegworth Lane.

b.    The proposed pitches are suitably located within the site, taking account of any site specific constraints (to be identified prior to Regulation 19).

c.    A landscaping scheme for the site is approved which provides for the retention and future maintenance of any hedgerows present and/or the establishment of a suitable native species landscaped boundary.

d.    A phase 1 habitat survey is undertaken, which may as a result require on and/or off-site mitigation for the existing  habitat of local fauna/flora.

Question 6: To what extent do you agree with the potential site allocation policies? Please provide comments to support your answer, quoting specific policy reference/site name wherever possible.