Introduction

Devine Homes PLC has a vision for the creation of a unique ‘Community Park’, together with the development of a high quality residential neighbourhood of approximately 300 new family homes on land to the North of Thanet Way.

Approximately 17.6 hectares (43.5 acres) of open land could be added to the award winning Duncan Down, almost doubling the size of this expanse of open land, which is made up of grassland, shrubland, woodland and stream habitats. This could enable the ‘Friends of Duncan Down’ together with their partners, to extend the existing area of Duncan Down and create an environmental and recreational facility for use by the residents of Whitstable.

In considering this key opportunity for the area of Whitstable, Devine Homes is seeking the opinions of local residents and key stakeholders on the possible creation of a Community Park, in association with the development of part of the site for mixed housing, including affordable dwellings.

If support is shown for the outlined vision, Devine Homes will seek to secure an allocation for protected open space and housing in the Councils forthcoming Local Development Framework.