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Consultation has concluded
Springfield Library Site
The former Springfield Library site is a 0.59 Hectare plot located north of Maidstone town centre. The site is off Chatham Road Roundabout on Sandling Road. There is a large-scale area of regeneration to the south of the site which also forms part of the context for regeneration of this important site.
A planning application for the redevelopment of the site and construction of 170 dwellings was submitted in 2017 by the previous owner, but this was refused in 2019 on several grounds including massing, sustainability, connectivity, lack of public spaces/ amenity and heritage impacts.
Maidstone Borough Council purchased the site in 2022 and has developed these new proposals in discussion with planning officers and working with a professional consultancy team who have carried out numerous studies to help inform the design approach to date.
Summary of Proposals
Maidstone Borough Council is bringing forward proposals for the redevelopment of the Former Springfield Library site, to be known as “Springfield Place”. The team is seeking to deliver a regeneration project with:
115 high quality homes - 100% dual aspect
A mix of 1, 2 and 3 bed apartments
Versatile public spaces
Quality landscaping and play space provision
Excellent transport links
An environmentally led proposal that promotes connection to the surrounding area
How to get involved
Public Events - Join us at one of our exhibition events to give your feedback and ask questions about the proposals.
Survey - Take our short survey to tell us what you think about the proposals.
Survey closes: 5 May
Survey takes around 4-8 minutes to complete.
What happens next
Your responses will be used to inform planning applications for this site.
Springfield Library Site
The former Springfield Library site is a 0.59 Hectare plot located north of Maidstone town centre. The site is off Chatham Road Roundabout on Sandling Road. There is a large-scale area of regeneration to the south of the site which also forms part of the context for regeneration of this important site.
A planning application for the redevelopment of the site and construction of 170 dwellings was submitted in 2017 by the previous owner, but this was refused in 2019 on several grounds including massing, sustainability, connectivity, lack of public spaces/ amenity and heritage impacts.
Maidstone Borough Council purchased the site in 2022 and has developed these new proposals in discussion with planning officers and working with a professional consultancy team who have carried out numerous studies to help inform the design approach to date.
Summary of Proposals
Maidstone Borough Council is bringing forward proposals for the redevelopment of the Former Springfield Library site, to be known as “Springfield Place”. The team is seeking to deliver a regeneration project with:
115 high quality homes - 100% dual aspect
A mix of 1, 2 and 3 bed apartments
Versatile public spaces
Quality landscaping and play space provision
Excellent transport links
An environmentally led proposal that promotes connection to the surrounding area
How to get involved
Public Events - Join us at one of our exhibition events to give your feedback and ask questions about the proposals.
Survey - Take our short survey to tell us what you think about the proposals.
Survey closes: 5 May
Survey takes around 4-8 minutes to complete.
What happens next
Your responses will be used to inform planning applications for this site.
The information provided by you in this consultation survey will be used for research purposes only. Your information will not be used in a manner that would allow identification of individual responses. Your enquiries and comments will be analysed by GL Hearn, on behalf of Maidstone Borough Council. Responses will be shared with the relevant planning and statutory authorities involved in the application. GL Hearn will retain the information submitted until the implementation of planning permission. Maidstone Borough Council will retain the information submitted for 6 years. For more information, please visit https://maidstone.gov.uk/home/privacy-and-cookies
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Results
A total of 189 people provided comment on the plans.
These comments are being used when applications for development on the Springfield's site are being considered.
Lifecycle
Open
Springfield Library Site Regeneration has finished this stage
This consultation is open for contributions.
Under Review
Springfield Library Site Regeneration has finished this stage
Contributions to this consultation are closed for evaluation and review. The project team will report back on key outcomes.
Final report
Springfield Library Site Regeneration is currently at this stage
The final outcomes of the consultation are documented here. This may include a summary of all contributions collected as well as recommendations for future action.
