New homes for the community in Harrietsham
Esquire Developments is bringing forward proposals for approximately 30 new homes (including affordable homes) in Harrietsham, Maidstone Borough. The new homes will be of high-quality design, designed to be energy-efficient and meet local needs.
Esquire’s The Bluebells in Maidstone, demonstrating high-quality design
Families in Maidstone are feeling the squeeze as the borough struggles to build enough homes to keep up with demand.
The area is expected to deliver 1,157 homes a year and needs 19,669 new homes between 2021 and 2038. Delivery, however, is falling short. In 2023/24, just 1,039 homes were completed.
Maidstone currently has no five year land supply.
With supply repeatedly failing to keep pace, pressure is mounting on local people who want to stay close to work, schools and family. The site is allocated in the Maidstone Borough Council Local Plan for approximately 37 dwellings, meaning the principle of residential development is already established. Without new homes in places like Harrietsham, more families will be forced to leave the communities they call home
Showcase of Esquire Developments’ high quality approach to new homes
Our Plans
Esquire Developments is bringing forward proposals for 30 new homes on land at Keilen Manor, Harrietsham. The site sits alongside the existing settlement and represents a natural extension of the village. The land currently includes areas of woodland, scrub and previously developed surfaces, with mature trees and planting helping create a green setting and a softer edge to the village.
The site would be accessed from Ashford Road (A20) and lies within easy walking distance of Harrietsham’s facilities. These include a primary school, nursery, GP practice, local shop, community centre and the railway station, with existing footpath connections linking into the village. New homes here would help support these services and sustain village life.
Local planning policy identifies Harrietsham as a suitable location for new housing, with this site allocated in the adopted Local Plan. National policy also supports new homes in sustainable, well-connected locations where people can access everyday services without relying on the car.
The proposals are at an early stage. Esquire Developments wants to involve residents from the outset, so your feedback is important.
What this means for Harrietsham residents: The benefits
Homes for support local needs
A mix of new homes, including affordable housing, helping local families, first-time buyers and downsizers stay in Harrietsham.
High-quality design
Bespoke homes designed to reflect local character and sit comfortably alongside existing development.
Support for services
New residents helping sustain local shops, schools and community facilities.
Green setting
Mature trees and planting retained and enhanced to create a soft, landscaped edge to the village.
Low-carbon living
Fully electric homes with high insulation standards, air source heat pumps and electric vehicle charging.
Biodiversity gains
Opportunities to improve habitats and green spaces across the site.
The site
The site lies next to existing housing in Harrietsham and is enclosed by established vegetation and neighbouring homes. Mature trees and scrub define much of the boundary, creating a sense of enclosure and wildlife value. A new footpath/cycle link will link Marely Road to the A20, making this a natural, well-connected extension to the village. Its location alongside the village makes it a natural and logical place for carefully designed new homes.
Delivered by Esquire Developments
Esquire Developments is a Kent-based, award-winning SME housebuilder. Founded in 2011 and rooted in the local area, the company creates high-quality, bespoke homes designed to reflect village character and respond to local community needs.
Further information
We’ve launched our consultation on our proposals for new homes in Harrietsham. The consultation will run from 12th January to 16th February, following which we will review all feedback received before submitting a planning application. You can provide your feedback via the feedback form on this website.
Good Neighbour is a pre-application, early engagement service run by Shared Voice. It aims to inform immediate neighbours about development plans and gives them an easy way to feedback comments.
