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ALKERDEN SOUTH

Ebbsfleet Garden City.

Public Consultation for Planning Application for c. 160 new homes

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Introduction

  • Redrow Homes Ltd is pleased to present proposals for the next phase of development at Parcel 8 in Alkerden South, within the wider Ebbsfleet Garden City.
  • The site has outline planning consent and lies within a much larger mixed use development area covering Eastern Quarry.
  • Planning permission for 227 homes within Parcel 1, located approximately 280m to the south was granted in April 2022, and construction has commenced.
  • The proposals that are the subject of this consultation are for approximately 160 apartments (one and two bedroom) within a landscaped setting to create a new high quality residential area.
  • The proposals are for around 160 new apartments (ranging from 1 to 2 bedrooms) within a landscaped setting to create a new high quality residential area.
  • Redrow welcome your comments on our proposals as we aim to submit a reserved matters planning application for the site in Autumn 2023.

The site

  • The site is located in Alkerden South, Eastern Quarry.
  • It is 0.84 hectares in size.
  • It is currently undeveloped.
  • The site is located within the centre of Alkerden Village, directly adjoining Fastrack and within close proximity to a host of amenities and services.
  • Site preparation works have already been completed, with the site consisting of a level platform.

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DESIGN PROCESS

  • The proposals are in accordance with the outline planning permission for Eastern Quarry and associated approved plans and strategies.
  • Redrow have undertaken pre-application discussions with Ebbsfleet Development Corporation and Kent County Council over the last 12 months.
  • Formal Design Review Forum is taking place in July 2023
  • Informal pre-application presentation to EDC Planning Committee in August 2023.
  • The proposals are not finalised so Redrow welcome your feedback.

THE PROPOSALS

  • The site forms part of the approved masterplan covering Eastern Quarry.
  • The Eastern Quarry outline planning permission is for up to 6,250 new homes, new businesses, retail, education, sports and leisure, health centres, care facilities, places of worship etc.
  • This means that the site will be in close walking distance to new parks, play areas, open spaces, sports facilities, schools, GPs, shops and community facilities.
  • High quality residential development within parkland setting.
  • Approximately 160 new homes in the form of 1 and 2 bedroom apartments, including 25% as affordable (shared ownership).
  • Landscaped amenity spaces with views to Cliffs to create an attractive environment.
  • New walking / cycling routes, and connections to public transport.
  • Opportunities for bio-diversity and sustainability measures.
  • Residential building design and materials palette to reflect local character.

The Vision

The Proposals

The scheme is for approximately 160 new homes, including 25% as affordable, within an attractive residential environment.

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HAVE YOUR SAY

We are looking to engage with local residents and stakeholders ahead of submitting a reserved matters planning application for the development of Parcel 8 in Alkerden South. The consultation period is now open, running from Friday 21st July and closing on Friday 11th August, so we want to hear from you.

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