The appeal is allowed and planning permission is granted for the demolition of existing commercial buildings and the development (and re-development) of land for residential purposes at The Old Goods Yard, Headcorn Road, Lenham, Kent ME17 2HT in accordance with the terms of the application, Ref 14/500219/OUT, dated 4 September 2014, and subject to the conditions in the attached schedule. The appeal is made by Messrs D and B Russell against the decision of Maidstone Borough Council.