Ashford’s largest brownfield site got the green light for more housing this week.

The Planning Committee agreed to the proposal by Taylor Wimpey and Persimmon Homes of 99 new homes on the site with associated roads, parking and landscaping on the site of the former Templer Barracks.

There will be a mixture of 1 and 2 bedroom flats and 2, 3, 4 and 5 bedroom homes on this prime site, just off the A20 close to Junction 9 of the M20 and the town centre.

The first phase of development, consisting of 83 homes was recently completed, and phase 2 (124 homes) is well underway.

When the whole planned development is completed, Repton Park which covers 50 hectares will include 1,250 new homes and new community facilities such as shops, a school, doctor’s surgery and a community centre.

Cllr John Kemp, portfolio holder for planning and development, said: “This development is an important site for Ashford and will go a long way towards providing the much needed high quality sustainable developments this town deserves.”

Media Release 0085/08

17/03/2008