The proposed development described as ‘an outline application for the change of use of land from agricultural to residential and erection of 25 dwellings with associated access’ has been dismissed.
The main issues are: (i) highway safety, including the adequacy of the access to the site; (ii) the effect on living conditions at adjoining properties in terms of noise; (iii) whether the proposal should be brought forward in advance of the larger strategic housing allocation; and (iv) the adequacy of the planning obligations to mitigate the impact of the proposal.
Orchard Farm, Canterbury Road, Kennington, Ashford, Kent