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Graeme represented (and continues to advise) Defence Infrastructure Organisation, on behalf of the Ministry of Defence, at the Examination in Public (Stage 1, Sept-Nov 2022, Stage 2 May-June 2023) of the Maidstone Review Local Plan – promoting the allocation of Invicta Barracks for the development of c.1300 dwellings and community facilities (after the Army vacates in 2029). Main issues at the Examination (calling on a team of experts) related to sustainability, landscape, heritage and highways impacts, and securing necessary infrastructure provision, including educational facilities. The Inspector endorsed the allocation of the Barracks and (accepted all the Main Modifications sought by DIO). The Maidstone Local Plan, allocating the Barracks, was adopted in March 2024. Graeme advised DIO on resisting the subsequent High Court challenge by an objector to the adoption of the Plan – the challenge was dismissed in June 2024.
