From 15 July to 31 August we gathered 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 be 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.
Share your views
The survey for the Tonbridge town centre regeneration masterplan area has now closed. However, we are still gathering views from residents and businesses in Tonbridge on the proposals for the Angel Centre and surrounding are - Click to find out more.
We are committed to delivering the masterplan in a phased and coordinated way, starting with the new leisure centre.
