Update to Marden Parish Council’s previous statement dated 23rd February 2026

Along with two borough councillors and representatives from several village organisations, members of Marden Parish Council attended a stakeholder workshop about the ‘Land North of Marden’ proposals on 27th February 2026.

This was arranged by the agents for Countryside Properties to explain their initial plans for the area shown in the EIA Scoping Report available via this link on the MBC website: 26/500615/EIASCO | EIA Scoping Opinion – Proposed construction of up to 1,100 homes together with land reserved for education, later living accommodation and local commercial/community uses, access, landscaping and other works. | Land North Of Marden Kent

There was also the opportunity to ask questions (although there are currently few definite answers) and highlight various issues of importance to village residents and local businesses.

Councillors are reviewing the EIA Scoping Report, but it’s important to note that this is a technical document for Maidstone Borough Council about the environmental impacts that may need to be considered during development of the proposals and there is no planning application at this stage.

It is understood that Countryside Properties plan to arrange various forms of public engagement in the late spring or early summer but it’s unlikely that more will be known before then.

Further details will be publicised when available via our website: Land North of Marden – Marden Parish Council – Marden Parish Council, Marden, Tonbridge , Facebook page ((1) Facebook), Weekly Village Round Up e-mails (contact deputyclerk@mardenkent-pc.gov.uk to sign up), printed Newsletter and notice boards, as appropriate.