We are proposing to provide new business units, supporting our local economy and creating jobs, at our depot off Otford Road, Sevenoaks.
The site is currently used to store bins. It has been extensively developed with buildings. Much of the remaining area has been tarmacked.
In recent years, the site has not been well used. We want to put this under-utilised site into better use.
In September 2024, we shared our initial proposals with our communities. Following this consultation, we made the following changes:
- Reducing the number of business units from four to three
- Locating the business units further away from Jubilee Cottages than first proposed
- Planting more greenery with a larger green buffer between the business units and Jubilee Cottages
- Incorporating more sustainable technology to reduce Co2 emissions
- Providing space for a cycling and walking path
A planning application for the business park is currently being considered. It consists of a detailed application for industrial units, supporting infrastructure and landscaping and an outline application for a drive-through. A detailed planning application for the drive-thru will be made by the operator of the facility once appointed at a later stage.
The finished units would remain in our ownership and would be leased out. We have already had interest from local and national businesses.