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Brewers Square, DA1 1AY

In Lowfield Street a few hundred yards south from the Barclays bank is Ripley's market. It's a bit run down and in need of regeneration - 25% occupancy.

Planning permission has been granted by Dartford Borough Council under application number 16/01919/FUL for a “development comprising (a) detailed permission for the demolition of existing buildings, refurbishment of No 26 Lowfield Street and the construction of 188 dwellings, retail units, office, café/micro-brewery, detailed landscape strategy, car parking, new internal access roads, sustainable urban drainage systems; and associated infrastructure and earthworks [and] (b) outline permission, with all matters reserved except access, for the demolition of existing buildings and the erection of up to 360 dwellings, flexibility for the following Use Classes:- A1 (retail), A2 (financial and professional services), A3 (restaurants and cafes) and D1 (non-residential institutions) fronting Lowfield Street, new internal access roads, car parking, sustainable urban drainage systems; and associated landscaping, infrastructure and earthworks”. The development has been named Copperhouse Green.

Planning permission has been granted by Dartford Borough Council under application number 16/01919/FUL for a “development comprising (a) detailed permission for the demolition of existing buildings, refurbishment of No 26 Lowfield Street and the construction of 188 dwellings, retail units, office, café/micro-brewery, detailed landscape strategy, car parking, new internal access roads, sustainable urban drainage systems; and associated infrastructure and earthworks [and] (b) outline permission, with all matters reserved except access, for the demolition of existing buildings and the erection of up to 360 dwellings, flexibility for the following Use Classes:- A1 (retail), A2 (financial and professional services), A3 (restaurants and cafes) and D1 (non-residential institutions) fronting Lowfield Street, new internal access roads, car parking, sustainable urban drainage systems; and associated landscaping, infrastructure and earthworks”. The development has been named Copperhouse Green.

Opposite the Priory Centre Image in Lowfield Street, Dartford. Car parking is available at the rear adjacent to Central Park.

After a number of years of waiting, some progress has now been made as Tesco prepare to develop the area to include a new store. Property is in a derelict state although some businesses have struggled to stay open. Lowfield Street, once the centre of active commerce, has become an unloved eyesore.

Planning permission has been granted by Dartford Borough Council under application number 14/00615/FUL for the “demolition of the existing single storey rear extensions and erection of a five storey building to the rear of the existing building to provide 1, three bedroom, 6, one bedroom, and 4, two bedroom flats (11 units in total), car parking spaces, and additional floor space for the use of the existing public house”. Planning permission was also granted under application number 14/00665/LBC for an application for Listed Building Consent. It is a grade II, 17th century timber-framed building, which was refaced in the 19th century https://britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/101336335-the-two-brewers-public-house-dartford#.Xd13Hv43bcc