Countryside<\/span><\/a> submitted the plans for the mixed-use scheme, which will be located south of Sutton Road. The development will consist of 240 affordable homes, 60 extra care units, a new primary school, neighbourhood centre, and nearly 50 acres of public open space.<\/p>\nThe development will deliver high quality homes while boosting the local economy.<\/p>\n
Countryside\u2019s managing director of strategic land Andrew Carrington said: \u201cWe are delighted that our plans for this exciting new community have been approved.<\/p>\n
\u201cConsiderable care and attention has been given to ensuring that the proposals will facilitate the creation of a thriving new community within a beautiful setting.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe fact that Historic England has welcomed our plans for redevelopment means a great deal, and is testament to Countryside\u2019s ethos on enhancing the local landscape and communities we work with to create places people love to live.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe delivery of up to 800 new homes and the associated community facilities provides the opportunity to both stimulate the local economy and assist Maidstone Borough Council\u2019s aim to improve the supply of high quality new homes in the Borough.<\/p>\n
\u201cOverall, there\u2019s a lot of excitement about this particular development and we look forward to delivering this fantastic scheme over the coming years.\u201d<\/p>\n
The development will be constructed with care for the surrounding countryside and will include parkland, children\u2019s play areas, orchard planting and community allotments as part of the open space. Furthermore, work will be undertaken on new footpaths and cycle routes.<\/p>\n
Construction is expected to start next year.<\/p>\n
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