Rose Inn plan THE council backed a planning application to redevelop the Rose Inn pub in Farleigh Hill. In April last year, planning permission was granted for five two-bed terraces and three two- bed flats – a reduction on a pre- vious consent for 14 homes. Now, Chartway Group Ltd has applied to erect two two-bed houses, 10 two-bed flats and two one-bed flats. The scheme, with 12 car parking spaces and 24 cycle spaces, would provide 100% affordable housing. Councillors agreed to recom-
mend approval, but felt it would be difficult to turn cars within the parking area. A sepa- rate letter was to be sent to Maidstone Council concerning parking.
Board on move THE council was to move a no- ticeboard after the glass was broken for the third time. The board
hasbeenin the bus shelter in Millstock Terrace since the structure was erected two years ago, butitwillbe moved to be- hind the shelter following the latest incident.
Conservatory plan MEMBERS agreed to support an application to demolish and re- place a conservatory at Hillside, Hayle Place in Cripple Street. Cllr Barry Beardwell said: “Getting rid of some of the add- on work to the homewould be a great improvement to the area.”
Yellow box request RESIDENTS and users of Tovil Green Business Park have re- quested a yellow hatch box for Farleigh Hill, at the junction with Burial Ground Lane, to help ease traffic queues.
Hayle Mill alerts POLICE were called to a bur- glary attempt at Hayle Mill, Tovil. They were also alerted to travellers trespassing and fish- ing in the Loose Valley.
Another chance to celebrate Jubilee
REVELLERS can enjoy “another Jubilee” at Tovil’s annual fete on Saturday, August 25. The event, which begins at midday and will be held at the Bridge Mill Way field off The Stampers, has a more tradi- tional style this year, and is an excellent chance to celebrate the Jubilee if you missed out due to the poor weather. There will be live entertain- ment from local groups, and a
footpath between Higham Close and Pine Place were said to be disrupt- ing the television signal of an elderly couple. A parish council-
lor reported local concerns about the 25m-high trees, but developer Croudace Homes, which owns the trees, was said to be unwilling to trim them. “I am trying to get Maidstone Council to take over the land and
cut the trees,” Cllr Derek Mortimer said. However, it was pointed out that it would be difficult to enforce any tree-cutting without safety reasons.
Reduced homes scheme backed
COUNCILLORS backed a pro- posal to reduce the number of homes built on land west of Burial Ground Lane. In March, Fernham Homes withdrew a scheme for 29 houses after the parish and borough councils requested changes. A new planning application
for 27 houses – 10 of which would front on to Dean Street – has now been submitted. The supporting statement said: “A total of 47 car parking
THE council was still awaiting the implementation of road im- provementmeasures at the new Archbishop Courtenay School. The school was ordered to convert the zebra to a puffin crossing at Church Road/Tovil Road, but despite the school opening in February, the work had still not been done. KCC member Cllr Ian Chitten- den said he would put pressure
spaces are proposed. Three-bed- room, family size houses are proposed as this is what is needed in theMaidstone area. “The proposed dwellings are
of traditional design, but with some contemporary elements to simplify the designs.” Although the site is currently allocated for employment use, the parish council was please to support the scheme, particu- larly in view of the parking arrangements.
No action on school crossing
on the relevant parties to ensure the work was done. Borough Cllr Clive English
said Maidstone Council was prepared to bring forward a re- vised parking arrangement for Eccleston Road, near the school. Parish council chairman Cllr Chris Morgan-Jones said he would like the council to have the opportunity to comment be- fore any decision is made.
large variety of stalls, children’s rides, charities and voluntary groups on the day. Visitors will also be able to visit the stand of Valley Conservation Society, which cares and tends for Tovil’s “gem”: the Loose valley. Whatever the weather, this
year visitors will be able to enjoy a cup of tea and cake or a glass of beer, seated under cover in a spacious marquee. The JAG dance company will
Trees blamed for loss of TV signal EIGHT trees on the
kick off proceedings with a per- formance in the display area. If you are able to help by run-
ning one of the stalls or can lend a hand in any way, please contact Cllr Derek Mortimer on 07825 916930. Some stall and boot fair spaces are still available at £10 a pitch and bookings can bemade with the parish clerk on 01622 675628 or email tovilparish-
council@btopenworld.com.
Play area boost MAIDSTONE Council has agreed to fund a £16,000 proj- ect to re-open the Woodbridge Drive play area. The area was closed off a year
ago due to concerns about the stability of rock facings. The play equipment has since
been made available for young- sters, but the rear area of wooded shrubs remained a no-go zone. But the borough has now
come up with the funding to re- place the fence at the top of a bank. It is hoped the project will be completed by the end of August.
Maidstone Cllr Ian Chitten-
den said: “We can then start to look at improvements to the play area and drainage.”
Parish centre date RESIDENTS and other inter- ested parties are invited to view the new parish centre, at the old school in Church Road, on Saturday, September 15. There will be refreshments
and a tour of the facilities, alongwith the chance to have a chat about the activities and services you would like to see at the centre. The centre is available for hire for functions.
Lidl delivery noise NEIGHBOURS had complained that they had been kept awake by late-night deliveries to the Lidl supermarket in Farleigh Hill. Cllr Derek Mortimer said an
11pm curfew was being breached, with deliveries report- edly taking place as late as mid- night.
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