Princes Parade timeline

2016-2017

September 2017

The planning application for Princes Parade was published - reference number Y17/1042/SH. 

February 2017

A report was considered by Cabinet which outlined the detail and nature of the proposed planning application for Princes Parade to be submitted to the local planning authority.

The report contains a summary of the community engagement carried out by Edwards Harvey in November 2016, and includes copies of the consultation materials

The report gave the authority to the Head of Strategic Development Projects to submit an application for planning permission based on the following;

  • Affordable Recreation Centre (ARC) to the eastern end of the site,

  • 150 residential units (30% affordable),

  • Open space provision including a substantial area to the west and a central area linked by a linear park,

  • Partial relocation of the road to the north of the site,

  • Two residential areas located either side of the central open space

View the detail and nature of planning application [10.77MB)

November 2016

Two community engagement events were carried out by Edwards Harvey for Folkestone & Hythe District Council, which included public exhibitions held at Seabrook Church Hall on the 29 November and Hythe Town Hall on the 30 November. 

The masterplan proposal for the engagement events was based on the following key principles;

  • ARC to the eastern end of the site,
  • 150 Residential units (30% affordable),
  • Five main areas of open space located through the site reflecting initial suggestion from Historic England that openness on a north - south axis be retained throughout the length of the site, 
  • Relocation of the road to the north of the site
  • A summary of the public responses can be found in the report below which directly influenced the report to Cabinet in February 2017.
    Edwards Harvey Princes Parade Community Engagement Campaign Report 5 December 2016

View the Princes Parade Campaign Report - 5th Dec 2016 (PDF,942.15KB)

October 2016

District wide consultation was carried out on the Places and Policies Local Plan: Preferred Options which began on the 7th October and last for 6 weeks.

The plan (which contains Policy UA25 for Princes Parade, Hythe), features 56 sites across the district that could provide 2,500 much needed new homes, and over 13 hectares of land for offices and other work spaces.

September 2016

The Places and Policies Local Plan identifies specific sites for new homes and work spaces. 

The Preferred Options document contains Policy UA25 that supports development of the Princes Parade site based on the following:

  • Development based on a single comprehensive masterplan incorporating public open space, leisure, small scale commercial, up to 150 residential dwellings,

  • A substantial community recreation and leisure offer to replace Hythe Swimming Pool (with possibility of other facilities),

  • High quality open space linking between the canal and beach front and accessibility east/west along the canal and coast,

  • Mix of well designed homes with a landscape led setting,

  • Appropriate accommodation for the elderly, affordable housing and self/custom build

  • The report to Cabinet seeking authorisation to approve the draft document (which Contains Policy UA25 Princes Parade, Hythe) and proceed with the public consultation can be found at the following link.

View the Cabinet Public reports pack 14.09.16 (PDF,43.96MB)

June 2016

A report to Cabinet was submitted in June which outlined three major repairs required at Hythe Pool, (the replacement roof, pool liner and chlorine storage tank), following major failures in each of these elements. 

These repairs were essential to stop permanent closure of the Pool. Cabinet approved the funding required to carry out the essential works

View the Public reports pack 30062016 1700 Cabinet (PDF, 3.6MB)

April 2016

An update on the decisions relating to the replacement Hythe Swimming Pool and considering the land use options for Princes Parade was submitted to Cabinet in April.  

A report by Tibbalds outlined three options which included the extent of each land use, and how they could be incorporated into the potential application for planning permission at Princes Parade.

It was agreed that the following mix of uses be included:

  • Provision for the Hythe and Saltwood Sailing Club,
  • Land for between 124 and 178 dwellings (based on residential densities ranging from 35 to 50 dph),
  • A site for the proposed ARC,
  • An area of high quality open space

At this point as Kent County Council (KCC) could not confirm its position on the inclusion of the new school, Cabinet took the decision not to include the relocation of Seabrook Primary School as part of the masterplan.

The council were subsequently contacted by Hythe and Saltwood Sailing Club who, after a meeting of its members, decided that they no longer wished to be included  as part of the masterplan.

View the Public reports pack 13042016 1800 Cabinet (PDF, 1.97MB)

February 2016

A report was submitted to Cabinet in February outlining the issues relating to the restrictive covenant on Hythe Town Council land at Hythe Green. 

Legal advice recommended that the Council no longer sought to acquire the land at Hythe Green, thus making Princes Parade the preferred location for a new leisure centre.

The Cabinet decision was as follows:

  • That the Council should no longer seek to acquire the land at The Green (either on a freehold or leasehold basis)for the purpose of providing a new leisure centre.