TRANSFORMATION OF A DISUSED QUARRY AT LITTLE HITHE Plans to transform a disused formerquarryat Greenhithe in north Kent into an exemplar living development at Little Hithe with new direct access to rail services has been submitted to Dartford Borough Council for consideration.
The plans, submitted by privately-owned developer Imperial Corporate Capital, account for 187 highquality homes as well as a unique opportunity to improve access to Greenhithe station for new and existing residents.
The site, a 0.8ha (2.15acre) former chalk quarry which has been disused since the late 1960s, is located directly adjacent to the station on land north of London Road. An investment of £1million plus will ensure a new tree-lined link to the London bound platform for pedestrians and cyclists will be created, with new ticket barriers and ticket machines. The planning application also includes the potential to assist with improvements to the local highway network. 1 8 7 a pa r t m e n ts , i n cl ud i n g
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surface-level drop off spaces for the station are also included in the plans. Designs by award-winning Kent architects Hollaway have focused on providing an attractive, landscaped setting for the scheme, respectful to its location and integrated into the existing environment. Facing south towards the train station, all apartments overlook a landscaped podium garden for all residents to use. The building steps up from six storeys to nine storeys, with the roof space created by the stepping configuration creating large open terraces for the top floor apartments, and areas of green roof located immediately in front. All other apartments will have their own balconies. South-facing photovoltaic (solar) cells on the top roof will reduce the building’s energy consumption.
Fabeo Russell, Chief Executive Officer of Imperial Corporate Capital PLC said “We have set out to create an outstanding gateway building that will help meet the current and future housing needs of the Borough. Our proposals actively support the use of sustainable transport with new affordable homes, will offer 1, 2 or immediate access for local rail 3 bedroom units and each home will passengers wanting to commute have one parking space at basement across London and Kent. level. An additional 50 basement parking spaces for visitors and 12
