Planning

Outline planning permission for up to 595 dwellings including affordable housing; a 2-form entry primary school with associated outdoor space and vehicle parking; local facilities comprising a Class A1 retail store of up to 480 sq. M gia and up to 560 sq. M gia of “flexible use” floorspace that can be used for one or more of the following uses – A1 (retail), A2 (financial and professional services), A3 (restaurants and cafes), D1 (non-residential institutions); a rugby clubhouse/community building up to 375 sq. M gia, 3 standard RFU sports pitches and associated vehicle parking; a link road between Borden Lane and Chestnut Street/A249; allotments: and formal and informal open space incorporating suds, new planting/landscaping and ecological enhancement works; and

Full planning permission for the erection of 80 dwellings including affordable housing, open space, associated access roads vehicle parking, associated services, infrastructure, landscaping and associated suds.

The essential elements of the development comprise*:

• 675 new homes
• A commercial centre including retail and flexible use floorspace
• Two Form entry primary school
• Rugby club house/community building with pitches
• Public open space, including allotments
• A new Spine Road linking Chestnut Street and Borden Lane with new roundabout accesses

Further details on this application can be found on Swale Borough Council’s website, Search application reference 17/505711/HYBRID.

Barratt David Wilson Homes will be bringing forward the residential element including the open spaces and associated roads.

The planning permission on site permitted in full the first phase of development (Phase 1a for 80 homes). This means the design and appearance of this phase is agreed. Barratt David Wilson Homes is therefore now looking to bring this first phase of development forward and is expected to start on site in the second quarter of 2022.

The balance of the development (595 homes) and associated infrastructure will be coming forward in phases. With the detail of these to come forward in future submissions to Swale Borough Council.

These future applications will be seeking approval for the arrangement, layout and appearance of the development.

This website is a place for local residents and stakeholders to receive up to date information on the progress of the development as it happens. There is also a dedicated consultations page which will be updated as future Reserved Matters applications are prepared for the residential phases. This will provide the opportunity to comment on the proposals prior to their submission.

BDW Kent are having regular meetings with representatives of the Parish Council and Local Planning Authority as the development progresses.

*All amenities are in planning stage and are subject to change. Amenities could be delivered at various stages of the development.

Delivery

Delivering high-quality homes is at the heart of what we do. Our project management team oversees every phase of the construction process, ensuring that each project is executed with precision and attention to detail.

From laying the foundation to the final touches, we adhere to the highest standards of craftsmanship and quality control, guaranteeing that every home we build meets our rigorous standards of excellence.

That said, we understand that time is of the essence. Our streamlined construction processes and proactive project management strategies enable us to stay on schedule and within budget, without compromising on quality.

By leveraging the latest technology and best construction practices, we ensure that our projects are completed efficiently, allowing new homeowners to move into their dream homes as planned.