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Land to the Rear of Eden Meadows, Newington
Ref: PL/GB/13776
Policy: Provide and promote active travel choices for all members of the
community to encourage good health and wellbeing and implement
measures to improve local air quality.”

4.3.3 Within LTP4, KCC outlines Strategic, Countywide and Local strategies for achieving
the above outcomes, whilst continuing to promote and deliver ‘Growth without
Gridlock’.

4.4 Bearing Fruits 2031: The Swale Borough Local Plan (2017)

4.4.1 The Swale Borough Local Plan was adopted in 2017, having been found sound by
the Planning Inspectorate. By 2031, the Borough Council’s Vision for Swale is
that:-

“We have harnessed our assets – a strategic location, diverse communities
and an outstanding natural environment – and are a sustainable, flourishing
place in which to enjoy life and do business”.

4.4.2 To achieve this Vision, a number of core objectives have been identified. Of
particular relevance are Objectives 11 and 12, which aim to: -

“11. Improve prosperity and environmental quality with efficient and
sustainable transport networks.

12. Ensure timely delivery of the services and infrastructure to support strong
communities.”

4.4.3 Policy CP2 seeks to encourage sustainable development in Swale, and with
respect to transport notes that: -

“New development will be located in accordance with Policy ST1 to Policy
ST7, Local Plan allocations, approved Neighbourhood Plans and Community
Right to Build initiatives, which minimise the need to travel for employment
and services and facilitate sustainable transport. Actions by the public,
private and voluntary sector will adopt an integrated approach to the
provision of transport infrastructure. Development proposals will, as
appropriate: -

1. Contribute to transport network improvements, where capacity is
exceeded and or safety standards are unacceptably compromised,
with particular emphasis on those identified in the Infrastructure
Delivery Schedule.

2. Make best use of capacity in the network by working together with
transport providers to improve the transport network in the most
sustainable way, and extending it where necessary, as demonstrated
by Transport Assessments and Travel Plans in support of
development proposals.

3. Support the provision of major new transport infrastructure in
accordance with national and local transport strategies.

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