MiPermit location number. You can unsubscribe at any time. They will be held at the Sevenoaks Leisure Centre in Buckhurst Lane on the following dates: Cllr Fleming added: "The people who live and work here are the heart of the community and we're looking forward to talking through these exciting plans and answering any questions they may have at the events we're holding at the Leisure Centre in June.". Roger Forsdyke, managing director, South London and South East said. From here, it is a short walk to Knole Park through one of the many pedestrian gates. Get in touch with your opinions at sian.elvin@kentlive.news, An artist's impression of what the new car park is going to look like. If you are intending to visit Knole and you haven’t pre-booked a parking space, we urge you to use the multi-storey car park in Sevenoaks. Sevenoaks District Council will submit a new planning application for a long-stay decked car park at Buckhurst 2, by … 743507. Sevenoaks District Council will submit a new planning application for a long-stay decked car park at Buckhurst 2, by the leisure centre, at the end of month. The plans come after the council withdrew its first application in 2014 following criticism from the public and "grave concerns" expressed by Kent County Council about the impact the car park would have on traffic in the town. "We're proposing the construction of a new, partially submerged, four-level car park which will provide an additional 200 long-stay car parking spaces to the current site of 285 spaces. It will exploit new technology, equipment and materials to reduce its impact on the local area. - Increasing parking capacity in Sevenoaks by delivering two £15m+ 900+ space "smart" multi-storey car parks, on time and on budget. Details of agenda item Sevenoaks Town Centre Parking Review. Alternative parking is located in Sevenoaks town centre in the multi-storey car park (Sat nav postcode TN13 1LW). From the North. The multi-storey car park will be on the left. Cllr Peter Fleming, Leader of Sevenoaks District Council says: “We even considered how the car park could be easily recycled at the end of its life, which formed part of our designs.”. Here's what a spokesman responded…. Spaces available 221 short stay spaces with nine blue badge bays Charges. There will also be around 20 'premium' spaces available, which will be 3.6 metres wide.". Car parking locations and charges - Suffolk Way, Sevenoaks, TN13 1LW. Ashford Borough Council, which owns the land, is behind the multi-storey scheme, with bosses saying the car park will include 24 … Car park locations and charges. The post code is TN13 1LW and it’s £1 per hour to park for up to 4 hours on Saturdays and free on Sundays. From the North. "The car park deck is designed to prevent tyre squeal and external cladding and shielding systems will help to reduce noise and light pollution from the car park. Like most websites, this one uses cookies. All the town in Sevenoaks District are sm all and need some careful planning so Plans for a new multi-storey car-park in Sevenoaks have been slammed by the National Trust. The proposed design for a controversial £10 million multi-storey car park in Sevenoaks has been unveiled. From here, it is a short walk to Knole Park through one of the many pedestrian gates. Sevenoaks District Council Bradbourne Bradbourne Park Road Sevenoaks TN13 3YD +44 1732 227000. The area was extensively damaged during Second World War bombing raids and was gradually redeveloped between the 1950s and 1970s with a mix of offices and retail units and a multi-storey car park. ", "We anticipate the project will cost just under £10 million.". This means the total proposed number of spaces has been reduced to 485, down from 591 suggested in 2014 and 527 planned in October 2016. "The size of the design is dependent on the particular constraints of the Buckhurst 2 car park site.". It is proposed that season ticket holders will use this car park Monday to Friday, 0600hrs to 1830hrs only. Our team in South London South East have created a multi-storey car park that has been designed to ensure it was sustainable, kind to the environment and sympathetic to its surroundings. The lights possess sensors which are activated by motion of people within a six metre vicinity. 743508. The ultimate goal for the new car park was to make the existing space work more efficiently, creating more spaces to ease pressure on the growing demand. Anger as Sevenoaks District Council approves plans to 'permanently damage' Vine Conservation Area land by building a car park It is designed to be temporary whilst the Buckhurst Lane multi-storey car park is constructed "The current lack of long-stay parking is really impacting on Sevenoaks residents and businesses. "Excavating into the existing site at the lowest point will reduce the overall height of the car park by three metres compared with the original proposal. Car parks and on-street car parking in the Sevenoaks District. Discussion in 'Sevenoaks Chat' started by Sevenoaks Chronicle, Oct 18, 2017.Replies: 0 | Views: 277 Final proposals say the car park will consist of four levels and 200 additional car parking spaces – despite the council telling Kent Live in October last year it would have three storeys and an additional 236 spaces. "In addition, we anticipate that by providing 200 additional long-stay car parking spaces, congestion around the town will be eased, as people will not need to spend as long looking for car parking spaces.". We recommend you use the multi-storey car park in town (satnav: TN13 1LW). - Improving kerbside capacity and accessibility for residents and visitors through a comprehensive town centre parking review. Sittingbourne's new multi-storey car park is now open. The body found in woodland near Ashford has now been confirmed to be that of Sarah Everard. 743506. explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. The multi-storey car park will be on the left. At the motorway roundabout take the 3rd exit marked for Drayton/Cosham. Follow the A3M south to Junction 5. Bradbourne car park was designed to take the pre-existing surface car park which provided 216 spaces and transform it into a modern structure that worked harder and smarter to accommodate 436 spaces. Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. "This is why, as part of our ongoing commitment to making Sevenoaks a great place to live, work and do business, we're proposing the construction of this new car park. "If successful, construction work would begin from mid-January 2018 and be completed within approximately 12 months. The Sevenoaks Town Car Park project was initiated by Sevenoaks District Council with the aim of using profits generated by a new build residential development to fund the construction of a multi-storey car park, thereby solving the lack of long-stay car parking in Sevenoaks town centre. So Kent Live put residents' previous gripes with the proposals to the council. Where the multi-storey car park will go. But the long awaited scheme to increase all day parking in the town has been branded "intrusive" by National Trust bosses who say the development does not take into account its impact on near-by Knole Park and its grade one listed house. Our. We recommend you use the multi-storey car park nearby in Sevenoaks town centre (TN13 1LW). Wild flowers were also sowed in the front of the car park to support the local bee and bird population. We advise visitors to follow government guidelines on travel. Follow the A3M south to Junction 5. Sevenoaks planning chiefs are set to approve a controversial multi-storey car park. "Many people who work in town are parking in residential side streets or in short stay car parks as there is inadequate long-stay parking available, this in turn negatively impacts on residents and visitors to the town. "The new design exploits the geography of the car park, which has a considerable slope. Natural woodland shade aluminium fins were installed to make sure the building would fit in with its green surroundings by softening the edges of the building mass and mimic a tree line seen from afar.