The next stage of a 675-home estate in the countryside looks set to be approved, despite neighbours' fears for the welfare of nearby badgers. The massive development at Wises Lane in Borden, near Sittingbourne , was approved by the government's Planning Inspectorate in April 2021.

Full planning permission for the site, dubbed Applegate Park, was given for 80 homes, and outline permission was granted for up to 595 more, as well as a primary school, and commercial space. Outline planning applications mean the principle of development is approved, but further applications are needed to confirm the finer details and design.

Since April 2021, full permission has been granted for the spine roads, earthworks for the primary school, a new Sittingbourne Rugby Club site and pitches, and 209 of

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