Alkerden Parcel 5B
Public Consultation | April 2023
Chartway Partnerships Group is delighted to present proposals for our next phase of development for Parcel 5B in Alkerden Village at Ebbsfleet Garden City.
Introduction
- Located between Castle Hill and Ashmere, Alkerden is the second village and will connect Ebbsfleet Garden City to its immediate location and beyond.
- Parcel 5B has outline planning permission and is situated within a wider mixed-use development area covering the former Eastern Quarry.
- We welcome your comments on our emerging proposals as we aim to submit a reserved matters application for the site in late April 2023.
The site
- The site measures approximately 3.8 hectares and is located on the western edge of Alkerden Village.
- It is currently an undeveloped brownfield site which benefits from outline planning consent as part of the wider Garden City masterplan.
- The site is strategically well placed adjoining the new Education Campus (under construction), Alkerden Barn and the Major Urban Park public open spaces.
- Once built, the nearby Alkerden Market Centre will offer a variety of town centre uses including retail and community facilities.
- The site’s proximity to Ebbsfleet International train station means future residents are connected to London and Europe, reaching London St Pancras in just 19 minutes.
- When fully operational, Fastrack bus connectivity will boost local public transport links.
Chartway Partnership Group Proposals
- Chartway Partnerships Group is a land-led developer based in the South East, developing new homes and neighbourhoods, in partnership with leading housing associations.
- The Parcel 5B site follows the successful build of Alkerden Gateway, our first custom build development at Ebbsfleet Garden City.
- The proposals are for around 160 new homes – including a mix of houses and apartments – set within a high-quality landscaped public realm, in line with Garden City planning principles.
Design process
- Our proposals are being developed in accordance with the outline planning permission, and associated approved plans and strategies as part of the key Garden City masterplan.
- Chartway Partnerships Group have been in discussions with Ebbsfleet Development Corporation (EDC) and Kent County Council for more than 12 months to develop the concepts and visions for the site.
- Our proposals were presented to the Ebbsfleet Design Forum in February 2023.
- Informal presentation to EDC Planning Committee in March 2023.
- Our proposals are still under development and we would welcome your feedback.
The proposals
- Approximately 160 new homes including a mix of houses and apartments.
- 25% affordable housing, which will be delivered by one of our key housing association partners for affordable rent and shared ownership.
- High-quality residential development being brought forward based on Garden city planning principles.
- Energy-efficient low carbon homes being developed, with opportunities for diversity, mindful of global energy prices and ESG agenda.
- Building design and material palette to reflect local character and approved Design Code requirements.
- Our proposals will take full advantage of fantastic views over the chalk cliff towards Ashmere village and Bluewater Shopping Centre.