UK property giant Land Securities has received approval from Gravesham Borough Council for its masterplan for Northfleet Rise, an area to the north of Ebbsfleet International station, part of Ebbsfleet Valley. The company said that outline planning permission for the development of the area around the station had been received in 2002, but that this was subject to the preparation of a detailed masterplan.
UK property giant Land Securities has received approval from Gravesham Borough Council for its masterplan for Northfleet Rise, an area to the north of Ebbsfleet International station, part of Ebbsfleet Valley. The company said that outline planning permission for the development of the area around the station had been received in 2002, but that this was subject to the preparation of a detailed masterplan.
The proposed mixed-use development at Northfleet Rise will provide around 167,000 m2 of space, which includes 75,000 m2 of employment space, along with core uses such as retail, leisure and entertainment facilities, around 3.75 hectares of public open space and 464 new homes.
Adam Cunnington, development director at Land Securities, said: 'This is another step forward for Ebbsfleet Valley and it means that we can now concentrate on future delivery. This is a huge project for all involved and we look forward to working with the local authorities to create a prosperous community that not only creates new homes, but brings new jobs and opportunities to the area.'
Over the next 25 years, Ebbsfleet Valley will provide up to 10,000 new homes and up to nine million sq ft of commercial offices, retail, leisure and community facilities, Land Securities said. Construction work has already started on one of the development areas around Ebbsfleet International station, with the first residents moving into Springhead Park later this year.
