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Helen Grant MP Writes to Secretary of State Regarding the Bradbourne application for Homes between Hermitage Lane and Ditton

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Thursday, 27 August, 2026
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National Government should not be overriding planning decisions made by local councillors, elected by local people.


Infrastructure in Maidstone & Malling, including the water supply, cannot withstand further housebuilding in the Hermitage Lane area.


The Bradbourne application for 1,300 homes between Hermitage Lane and Ditton was recently refused by Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council.


I have written to the Secretary of State to urge her not to approve the application, after she used her powers to ‘call in’ the decision.

Please see my letter using the following link: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1Dizrf2QnV/?mibextid=wwXIfr

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