Council sells off listed mill pond
MAIDSTONE Council is to sell off the pond at Turkey Mill for £190,000. The council has leased the
pond to Turkey Mill Invest- ments, which owns the rest of the 4.5 acre site, for many years. But the company, which pays
The pond at Turkey Mill is to be sold for £190,000
Solar scheme ANNE Laming has gained ap- proval for 13 solar photovoltaic panels in Lime Trees, Pilgrims Way, Hollingbourne. Her supporting statement
said: “The panels are dark grey in colour, thereby blending in with slate roof either side. With the roof pitch being a rel- atively shallow 30 degrees and with the ground to the south falling away from the property, the panels become very unob- trusive when viewed from the surrounding area.” Maidstone Council approved the application.
A PROPOSAL to erect two chalet bungalows at 8 Manor Close, Bearsted, was accepted after the applicant reduced the bulk of the development. In March this year,Maidstone Council refused Clarendon Homes’s application due to con- cerns it would create a cramped development. But a reposition- ing of the dwelling and a reduc- tion in width, creating a 5mgap between the properties, satis- fied the planning committee. However, Denis Spooner, of Bearsted Parish Council, said: “This site is not big enough to
£600ayearto‘rent’the pond, has longwanted to buy it to add to its portfolio, and has assured its unique character will be maintained. Turkey Mill, once one of Maidstone’s top producing paper mills, is now a thriving business park, while the Or- angery, which overlooks the pond, is a popular venue for
Chalet bungalows win approval
take two homes. “Theywill be out of character
with the surrounding area and the parish council wants this application refused.” But committee member Cllr
Tony Harwood said: “The ap- plicant has responded to the previous reasons for refusal and overcome them. What we have got here now does not jar with the rhythm of the street.” Cllr Harwood was one of 10 committee members who voted through the plan, with only Cllrs Richard Ash and Ian Chit- tenden voting against.
weddings and business events. Thepondispartofalisted garden, and conditions of the sale include not using the land for development, with the ex- ception of temporary buildings for wedding ceremonies. Maidstone Council’s cabinet member for corporate services, Cllr Eric Hotson said: “Talks have been taking place for over a year. The company has wanted to buy the pond’s free- hold for some time. However, we have had to agree the terms of a water management plan, covering the flow of water into Mote Park and the other sur- rounding streams and rivers.”
Garage conversion A PLAN has been lodged to convert a garage into a three- bedroom home at Bishops, Avery Lane, Otham. The proposal, subject to plan-
ning consent, would see the demolition of stables to allow the creation of an extension to provide a kitchen and dining room for the new home.
Tree coppicing plan WEZ Anderson has proposed to coppice protected sweet chest- nut trees in Snowfield, Yeoman Lane, Bearsted. The planning application will be determined by Maidstone Council.
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