A planning application has been submitted on behalf of Ashford Borough Council for the redevelopment of Oaklieigh House.
The development was initially publicised through an online consultation in July 2020. South Ashford Community Forum organised an online meeting to discuss the development during the following month.
As was the case at consultation stage proposals include the demolition and redevelopment of Oakleigh House sheltered housing in Beaver Lane and the adjacent block of flats and development of the grass area between Watercress Lane and Cross Stile.
The planning application varies from the consultation proposals as a result of comments made by residents and by a Design South East Panel. This has led to a two fewer dwellings for adults with learning disabilities.
| Schedule of accommodation | |
| Independent dwellings for older people | |
| 1 bed apartments | 41 |
| 2 bed apartments | 10 |
| 1 bed mews cottages | 3 |
| Total | 54 |
| Independent apartments for adults with learning disabilities | |
| 1 bed – planning application (consultation) | 12 (14) |
| 2 bed | 1 |
| Total | 13 (15) |
The application can be viewed and comments submitted via the Ashford Borough Council website
planning.ashford.gov.uk/Planning/details.aspx?systemkey=119156
Site – satellite image 
Site – existing plan 
Site – Proposed Plan (Planning) 
Site – Proposed Plan (Consultation) 
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