Housing led development opportunity
Land at Ship Street, Ship Street, Folkestone
1.56 Hectares
Description
The site is a 1.56-hectacres (3.855-acre) brownfield parcel formerly occupied by a gasworks facility, which ceased operations in 1956.
The gasworks structures were demolished between 1960 and 1964, with the remaining gasholders removed in 2001. It is our understanding that a large-scale remediation of the site took place between 2009-11 and that Brownfield Land Release Fund grant is available for further remediation and to enable construction on-site.
The site is largely rectangular and features a significant topographical variation, with levels falling approximately 12 meters from west to east. Existing retaining walls create a largely flat plateau across the centre of the site.
Given its size, location, and proximity to transport links and local amenities, the site presents a significant opportunity for residential development within an established community. Following their purchase of the site in 2021, The District Council Of Folkestone & Hythe have worked in partnership with Arup and Avison Young to develop a new planning strategy to promote an outline planning application for up to 135 units. Further information is provided in the data room.
The gasworks structures were demolished between 1960 and 1964, with the remaining gasholders removed in 2001. It is our understanding that a large-scale remediation of the site took place between 2009-11 and that Brownfield Land Release Fund grant is available for further remediation and to enable construction on-site.
The site is largely rectangular and features a significant topographical variation, with levels falling approximately 12 meters from west to east. Existing retaining walls create a largely flat plateau across the centre of the site.
Given its size, location, and proximity to transport links and local amenities, the site presents a significant opportunity for residential development within an established community. Following their purchase of the site in 2021, The District Council Of Folkestone & Hythe have worked in partnership with Arup and Avison Young to develop a new planning strategy to promote an outline planning application for up to 135 units. Further information is provided in the data room.
BUILDING HIGHLIGHTS
Freehold
1.56 hectares / 3.855 acres
Strategically located
Potential to deliver a new housing-led development subject to planning
Outline planning application submitted for up to 135 units
Brownfield land release fund grant available for site remediation
