Design and Health Impact Assessment
Last updated October 29, 2026.
Local validation checklist code B17
When you'll need to provide this
You may need to include this if you're submitting your planning application to Maidstone Borough Council.
For applications submitted to Maidstone Borough Council
- Residential development of 10 or more dwellings
- Residential development on a site area of 0.5 ha or more (if the number of dwellings is unknown)
- Development of floorspace of 1,000sqm or more
- Development on sites of 1 ha or more
- Change of use of 1,000sqm or more
Typical proposals
The design and health impact assessment planning application requirement is typically needed when you're proposing to do any of the following:
New house; New housing development; Converting a building into homesWhat you'll need to provide
What you'll need to include in your application
For applications submitted to Maidstone Borough Council
Design and Health Impact Assessment statements should assess how people will have access to 'green' space, outside space, adequate light etc.
Why we need you to provide this
Why we need you to include this in your application.
For applications submitted to Maidstone Borough Council
Chapter 16 of the NPPF promotes healthy and safe communities, decisions should aim to achieve healthy, inclusive and safe places and beautiful buildings.