Residents urged to comment on business park plans

Residents in an area of Kent are being encouraged to share their thoughts on updated plans for a new business park.

The plans for Otford Road in Sevenoaks includes business units, a drive-thru, a small council storage area, greenery and supporting infrastructure.

Following a consultation, Sevenoaks District Council (SDC) cut the number of business units from four to three, they were placed further away from the Jubilee Cottages and more greenery was added to the plans.

More sustainable technology, cycling space and a walking path was also added to the plans.

Michael Horwood, the council's cabinet member for innovation and improvement, said: "We know from speaking with businesses, and from our Local Plan studies, there is a desperate need for more light industrial business space in the district."

The finished business units and drive-thru would remain in SDC's ownership and would be leased out.

A detailed planning application for the drive-thru will be made by the operator of the facility when appointed.

The deadline for comments is 9 April.

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