News and information for residents and visitors of East Malling, Kent, 22nd February 2025
Gladman proposal likely to go ahead
The proposal by Gladman to build 150 homes to the west of the village looks likely to go ahead despite strong local objections at the Area 2 Planning Committee on 4th December 2024. Because of a mistake by TMBC in not sufficiently publicising the process, the consultation period has been extended to 13 December.
This is the written report.
Winterfield Lane Closure Plans Cancelled
Maidstone BC opposes Bradbourne Scheme
Maidstone Borough Council planning committee has added its objections to the Bradbourne community village proposal, citing congestion on Hermitage Lane. Access points include two on Hermitage Lane, near Barming Station.
Cllr Stan Forecast said Maidstone needed “to send a clear message to both Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council and to the developer”. Tonbridge and Malling BC would stand to benefit from the Section 106 monies and the council tax generated by the new homes, but the pressure on infrastructure would fall on Maidstone.
Council leader Stuart Jeffery (Green) proposed Maidstone reject the application, and his motion was unanimously agreed.
The application could still be approved by Tonbridge and Malling council, which, as it is currently without an up-to-date Local Plan, is hampered in its ability to resist planning applications, despite clear local opposition expressed at public meetings in East Malling and Ditton.
Campaign to save Oaken Wood
If you are interested in the efforts to save Oaken Wood from further quarrying, check out this facebook group: Save Oaken Wood
Citizens Advice
Citizens' advice service runs East Malling Community Centre, every Tuesday between 10am and 12.30.
Online mental health support
A new online service providing professional support is now available in Kent. No referral from a GP is needed and there are no waiting lists. To register for help and find out more, visit Qwell
Communigrowers!
Come and see us Monday to Friday, 10am to 2pm
Check first: volunteer@communigrow.org.uk or 08706 708386
Park Farm, East Malling ME20 6PE
