Strategic Site 16: Land to the north of Station Road, Ashford

Our Local Plan 2016-2036 Part 1: Planning Strategy has allocated this land, known as Strategic Site 16: Land to the north of Station Road, Ashford for residential-led mixed use development and open space consisting of:

The area for the allocation can be seen below. The area of the development parcels are lined red.

Current development parcels

We received one planning application for the site.

LAND NORTH OF, STATION ROAD, FORDINGBRIDGE SP6 1JW

reference: 23/10316
Status: Granted subject to conditions.

Proposal:

Application for full planning permission to provide 198 dwellings (including affordable housing provision),
new pedestrian and cycle routes,
landscaping, parking, public open space, Alternative Natural Recreational Greenspace, improvement of existing access,
drainage and all other necessary on site infrastructure; and
demolition of former outbuildings and agricultural buildings.

A decision notice was issued 9 April 2024 granting permission.

The construction of the highway entrance from Station Road in to the site continues. The drainage is still being installed.
Works have progressed on the construction of the roads and pathways on the development.
The tree protection remains in situ.
The developer is using the wheel washing facilities set up by the entrance to the site. There were no problems with mud on the road when officers visited site.
The badgers on site have been relocated following the agreed guidance and details.
Plots 205 and 206 are having their foundations constructed.
Plots 187-190 and 200-204 have their slabs in.
Plots 193-199 are at ground floor level.
Plots 2-6 are at roofline.
Plot 1 is at the internal and external stages.

The developer is continuing the construction of the highway entrance from Station Road in to the site.
The main spine road base layer around the site has commenced construction.
The tree protection is in situ.
The approved onsite archaeological field work is now completed.
Plots 198-205 are having their foundations constructed.
Plots 195-197 have their slabs in.
Plots 193 and 194 are at ground floor level.
Plots 1-6 are at first floor level.

The developer has commenced construction of the plots. Plots 1-6 are at slab level and other plots are being marked out, ready to break ground.
The main spine road around the site has commenced construction.
Tree protection is in situ.
The approved onsite archaeological field work is still ongoing.
The developer is continuing the construction of the highway entrance from Station Road in to the site.