The appeal is dismissed and outline planning permission is refused for the construction of up to 57 dwellings including 40% affordable housing, associated public open space, ecological mitigation land and new vehicular access from Lanham Road, Headcorn, Kent. The application reference 15/509288/OUT dated 9 November 2015 was refused by notice dated 31 March 2016. the appeal is made by Mr J Clarke and Mr A Cheale against Maidstone Borough Council.