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A major new housing development has been given the thumbs up this week after Persimmon Home South East’s application to build 79 homes at Park Farm was approved by Ashford Borough Council’s Planning Committee.
Residents interested in the town’s growth can find out more by reading the latest edition of the Development Update produced by Ashford Borough Council. Development Update is produced every six months and provides details of the latest planning applications and housing completions for various development sites across the borough.
Ashford intends to create 3 new parks around the town over the next 20 years - and we need your help in deciding the best activities and features for each location...
Large building projects in Ashford will now be offered help and advice from a panel of local architectural experts. The Regional Design Panel will be able to offer advice to planning committee members and developers for approving and improving the design of major building projects in the town.
An Economic Framework which identifies ways to improve the borough’s economic vitality has been endorsed by the Ashford’s Future Partnership Board.
Ashford's shared space scheme has picked up another award. The scheme, which has been praised for its innovative approach and attractive design, won the Public Realm Design Award at the Ashford Building Design & Construction Awards.
Ashford’s pioneering shared space road system has marked its first anniversary without a single personal injury accident. Average traffic speeds have also been cut.
Ashford will now have two super-fast trains to London every hour, all day every day, following the launch of the full High Speed timetable.
Works to revamp Ashford’s station area ahead of the exciting arrival of full high speed services are complete. The area in front of the station has been improved to provide a better arrival point with new landscaping, better signing and special ‘welcome to Ashford’ lamppost banners.
Remade South East is offering free Site Waste Management training for construction companies in Ashford as part of its programme with Ashford’s Future to ensure the sustainable redevelopment of Ashford.
Redevelopment of Ashford Library to house a new Gateway Plus centre, with improved library, community and educational facilities moved a step closer following endorsement by Ashford Borough Council’s Planning Committee.
Residents keen to keep up to date on the latest developments in Ashford’s growth programme can now sign up to bi-monthly e-newsletter.
Businesses from across Kent and the South East got the inside track on the state of the UK economy at a special business breakfast in Ashford.
Ashford’s ambitious growth plans were given another boost this month when national retail giant Waitrose opened its first store in the town, creating 154 jobs.
Southern Water’s new multi-million pound improvements to the Ashford Wastewater Treatment Works have been praised by the town’s MP Damian Green.