20/505877/OUT Brogdale Farm The Faversham Society is very concerned about the creeping urbanisation of the land which historically was farmland and then since 1952, the National Fruit Collection. Brogdale Collections is the home of the National Fruit Collection, and our orchards are a living history & heritage of fruit. This application, if approved, will fundamentally change the character of the area, resulting […]
Abbey Fields abuts the east boundary of the Faversham Conservation Area. The character of the landscape immediately within the Conservation Area here is one of historically and visually significant open space (itself a rare feature within the Conservation Area as a whole). Among other things this space provides part of the historic setting of the nationally […]
Although there is much talk of localism, all planning decisions must be compliant with the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and national planning legislation. The Swale Local Plan, and the Faversham Neighbourhood Plan, will be tested by the Planning Inspectorate against the NPPF. Both Swale & Faversham plans fail if they are found not to […]
OBJECTION SUBMITTED BY THE FAVERSHAM SOCIETY Land At Abbey Fields Faversham Kent ME13 8HS Outline application for the development of up to 180 dwellings with associated infrastructure including internal access roads, footpaths, cycleways, parking, open space and landscaping, drainage, utilities and service infrastructure works (All matters reserved except Access) Planning Ref:20/500015/OUT It is noted that […]
Our MP reports on the Creek Bride On Friday 26 March, I brought together representatives from Kent County Council, Faversham Town Council, the Faversham Society and the Faversham Creek Trust to discuss progress since our last meeting on 27 November. KCC reported that they have completed most of the highways design work. This includes: an assessment of […]
Public Consultation - Taking Part You can find out more details about the public consultation here. The Swale Borough Local Plan Review (Reg 19) Pre-Submission Document [PDF 119MB] can be downloaded here Comments can be made via the councils Consultation Portal or via the Interactive Representation Form [PDF 225KB]. Please save a copy of this (as you write your comments) […]
In September last year, we wrote to KCC about their plans for the A251/A2 (Watling St) junction. Work has now begun on the junction. A 420m section of the A251 is to be shut for 11 weeks (April 5 to June 18) while traffic lights are installed. The closed section of the A251 will extend […]
The rent EE pays for the space in the car park was agreed under the Electronic Communications Code and reflects the loss of income for the parking spaces affected. This is a temporary location until a permanent location is agreed and the licence is for a maximum period of 18 months. There is no financial […]
DAVID MELVILLE It’s eight months since Alok Sharma, secretary of state for business industry and industrial strategy granted the consent order for Wirsol Energy Ltd and Hive Energy to develop the massive solar power station at Cleve Hill. Since then we have heard very little, so what is happening? Well, as far as the Department […]