New images have been revealed showing plans for a scaled-down estate on farmland.
Vistry Homes has released new details showing what the proposal on the edge of Tenterden could look like after a larger scheme failed to gain permission four years ago.
The company promises to provide 50% affordable housing in the 141-home development, in addition to new roads, sidewalks, a sports pavilion and children’s play areas at Limes Land.
The homes would be a mix of detached, semi-detached, terrace and bungalows, comprising two one-bedroom affordable homes, 31 two-bedroom affordable homes, 38 three-bedroom affordable homes and 21 three-bedroom homes, 36 four-bedroom homes and 12 three-bedroom homes. five-bedroom homes.
The development between Appledore Road and Woodchurch Road would also see the construction of 268 parking spaces, 51 visitor spaces, 141 electric vehicle charging points and intermittent garages.
A bicycle shed will also be included on the site.
In terms of green space, a children’s playground, community orchards and walking paths would be created and 447 new trees would be planted.
Computer-generated images of a sports pavilion can also be seen in the plans for the reserved matters – aspects relating to design, layout and landscaping on which no agreement has yet been reached – after the outline permit was granted in 2022.
It comes after proposals for a 250-home development on the land were rejected by Ashford Borough Council (ABC) in 2020.
The following year, plans for 145 homes were rejected, but the 2022 application for up to 141 homes, 50% of which would be affordable, was approved on appeal.
However, members of the Lime Lands Protection Group (LLPG), which was formed in 2017 to oppose this development, continue to raise concerns about what the construction could mean for those already living nearby.
One said the loss of privacy and security “due to proximity to roads/paths/houses” was not acceptable.
Another story involved the loss of wildlife corridors, which would be destroyed during the works, and flooding in Appledore Road, which has happened before.
They also branded allocated parking in affordable housing areas as ‘chaotic’, adding that ‘the loss of trees and hedgerows in a climate crisis is deeply regrettable and avoidable with careful design’.
Members of the group say they have requested a full process plan through to delivery, showing the necessary stages of work following submission of the application.
They added: “It is anticipated that timescales may change, but for residents living next to this site this is not an unreasonable request.”
Kent Fire and Rescue Service bosses also raised concerns about the road layout. They say that where there are between 50 and 300 houses in a development, they recommend there be two access points, or a loop with a short connection. to a single access point and a secondary emergency access connection.
They recommended incorporating this into the plans.
Fire chiefs also said pedestrian access around the property to a main entrance away from a fire apparatus parking lot should be discouraged because crews prefer to enter the property through the front door and not the backyard so fires can be extinguished more quickly. .
Similarly, bosses at NHS Kent and Medway say they believe this proposal will impact on the delivery of healthcare services, so more funding may be needed to support services.
They estimate that £150,624 for the renovation, redevelopment and/or extension of the existing GP surgery – Ivy Court Surgery and Woodchurch Surgery – and other healthcare buildings in the area, or new premises for GP practices or healthcare services in the community, would be desirable.
“This proposal will generate approximately 418 new patient registrations in general practice based on the housing mix,” she added.
“The proposed development falls within the current practice boundaries of Ivy Court Surgery and Woodchurch Surgery.
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“The proposal will also increase demand for other healthcare services to local people and will be considered as part of the integrated care models that will be developed alongside the infrastructure strategy for the East Kent Health and Care Partnership area.
“The need that this development entails will therefore have to be met, together with other new developments, by creating additional capacity in general practices and other care locations.”
Matters reserved on the application will be decided by ABC planners.