| Item | Description | Resolution |
|---|---|---|
| PART 1 - PUBLIC | ||
| MATTERS FOR RECOMMENDATION TO THE CABINET | ||
| PE 12/029 |
Response to Maidstone Borough Council Core Strategy Allocations document and Integrated Transport Strategy |
The Director of Planning, Transport and Leisure sought endorsement of the officer responses made in respect of the recent consultations by Maidstone Borough Council on a strategic sites allocations document and an Integrated Transport Strategy, which supplemented the Core Strategy consultations last autumn. A summary of the responses provided by Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council was set out in the report. The primary concerns related to the adverse impact on local highway capacity, air quality and the integrity of the strategic gap. Members expressed severe concern regarding air quality and were pleased that these had been reiterated. Finally, Members noted the new duty to co-operate with neighbouring authorities and hoped that all district and borough councils collaborated to address strategic planning issues. RECOMMENDED: That the officer comments set out at Appendix 1 of the report be endorsed and Maidstone Borough Council notified in due course. *Referred to Cabinet |