We are gathering views from residents and businesses in Tonbridge, about the proposed masterplan for the area around the Sainsbury's and Angel Centre (East of High Street). This area compromises largely of underutilised council owned car parks.
The masterplan framework sets out a vision for Tonbridge town centre, aiming to create a vibrant, sustainable urban environment. The framework integrates key elements to optimise leisure, new public spaces, and housing.
Central to the plan is the relocation of the Angel Leisure Centre to Sovereign Way Mid Car Park, develop recreational and commercial space around the river and improve walking routes.
The proposals will aim to increase footfall and visitors into the town and support local shops and services.
Each development site has been assessed for its delivery potential, and a range of options are being considered.
We will also seek contributions from developers to help fund infrastructure improvements, including the riverside park. Key proposals include:
Key proposals include:
- A new leisure centre at Sovereign Way Mid
- New public spaces
- New homes at Sovereign Way North
- A primary healthcare GP facility
- A hotel or housing at Vale Road
- Mixed use development at the former Angel Centre
While development proposals were considered for Angel West car park within the masterplan, it is proposed that this area will now be retained for car parking, subject to the views of the community.
Regeneration of the area is likely to take place in a phased approach over number of years (10 years +) when market interest and viability is optimum for each specific site. As such there will no imminent reduction of long or short stay public/business parking.
We are aware that some people have resident parking permits with the masterplan area. These will be taken into consideration as the development of each site progresses each stage.
Share your views
We want to hear your views on these plans. All feedback gathered will be reported in the autumn 2025 as part of the adoption process for the masterplan.
Your feedback will help shape the final version of the masterplan and ensure it reflects the needs and aspirations of the Tonbridge community.
This survey is open until 23:59 on 31 August 2025.
We are committed to delivering the masterplan in a phased and coordinated way, starting with the new leisure centre.
We are running a separate survey all about the new leisure centre facility mix (the different types of facilities and services offered). Your feedback will help shape this popular community space. Keep an eye out for more details coming August 2025.
