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Folkestone and Hythe, Town & Country Planning
What is planned?
TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING ACT 1990
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR PLANNING PERMISSION
ARTICLES 15 AND 16 OF THE TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING (DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT PROCEDURE)(ENGLAND) ORDER 2015 AND REGULATIONS 19 & 25 OF THE TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING (ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT) REGULATIONS 2017
REGULATION 5A OF THE PLANNING (LISTED BUILDINGS AND CONSERVATION AREAS) REGULATIONS 1990
APPLICATION FOR PLANNING PERMISSION ACCOMPANIED BY AN ENVIRONMENTAL STATEMENT
A major application for planning permission which is accompanied by an Environmental Statement was submitted to Folkestone and Hythe District Council by Otterpool Park LLP and validated on 18th March 2019.
The Council has received further amendments to the planning application and further information and other information has been received in relation to the Environmental Statement.
Application Number:Y19/0257/FH
Proposal: Outline application, with all matters reserved, for a comprehensive residential led mixed use development comprising: Up to 8,500 residential homes including market and affordable homes; age restricted homes, assisted living homes, extra care facilities, care homes, sheltered housing and care villages; demolition of identified existing buildings; a range of community uses including primary and secondary schools, health centres and nursery facilities; retail and related uses; leisure facilities; business and commercial uses; open space and public realm; new planting and landscaping, and ecological enhancement works; sustainable urban drainage systems; utility and energy facilities and infrastructure; waste and waste water infrastructure and management facilities; vehicular bridge links; undercroft, surface and multi-storey car parking; creation of new vehicular and pedestrian accesses into the site, and creation of a new vehicular, pedestrian and cycle network within the site; improvements to the existing highway and local road network; lighting; engineering works, infrastructure and associated facilities; together with interim works or temporary structures required by the development and other associated works including temporary meanwhile uses.
Site Location: Otterpool Park Development, Ashford Road, Sellindge, Kent
Reasons for Notice
The application is for major development and is accompanied by an Environmental Statement.
The proposed development to which the application relates is situated within 10 metres of relevant railway land.
The Council considers that the proposed development would affect the setting of Listed Buildings.
The Council considers that the proposed development would affect public rights of way.
Viewing the application
You can view this application, plans/drawings, the Environmental Statement and any other associated documents online at https://folkestonehythedc.my.site.com/PR3/s/be-register-view
You can also view the application (as amended) by appointment at the Civic Centre, Castle Hill Avenue, Folkestone CT20 2QY during the period of 30 days from the date of this notice. Please telephone 01303 853538 or email otterpool.applications@folkestone-hythe.gov.uk to arrange.
A paper copy of the Environmental Statement can be obtained from the applicant at a cost of £8,550 while stocks last (or on a memory stick at a cost of £25) from the following address: The Jockey Club, Folkestone Racecourse, Stone Street, Westenhanger, Kent CT21 4HX. Please email info@otterpool.org.uk
Making comments
Any person wishing to make representations about this application, which should relate to land use considerations, can submit written comments including on-line using the above web address, email otterpool.applications@folkestone-hythe.gov.uk, or write to the Chief Planning Officer, Civic Centre, Castle Hill Avenue, Folkestone, CT20 2QY by 14th November 2026 being not less than 30 days from the date of this notice. Failure to respond to the above date may jeopardise the chances of your comments being considered in determining this application. The Council is obliged to make any letters/emails of representation on planning related applications available to the public and your comments will be viewable online. Any anonymous comments cannot be taken into consideration.
Llywelyn Lloyd
Chief Planning Officer
Folkestone & Hythe District Council
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