News

Rayner intervenes over 8,400-home scheme in Kent opposed by local council

By 2024-11-11T12:32:00

54120145577_7f3d80b5ec_c

Planning officers had recommended refusal for Milton Studio-designed scheme due to “urbanising impact”

A council in Kent has promised to “robustly” defend its opposition to a major new housing development after the scheme was called in by the secretary of state.

Swale Borough Council had been set to give its verdict on the 8,400-home Highsted Park on Friday (7 November) but the decision was taken out of its hands just hours before its scheduled committee meeting.

This content is available to registered users | Already registered?Login here

You are not currently logged in.

To continue reading this story, sign up for free guest access

Existing Subscriber? LOGIN

REGISTER for free access on selected stories and sign up for email alerts. You get:

  • Up to the minute architecture news from around the UK
  • Breaking, daily and weekly e-newsletters

 

Subscribe to Building Design and you will benefit from:

Gated access promo

  • Unlimited news
  • Reviews of the latest buildings from all corners of the world
  • Technical studies
  • Full access to all our online archives
  • PLUS you will receive a digital copy of WA100 worth over £45

Subscribe now for unlimited access.