Strategic sites across Kent and Medway

Explore the developments and regeneration projects shaping Kent and Medway, with selected examples from the 2026–27 report.

The county at a glance

Find your next opportunity.

Explore 69 strategic commercial development sites across Kent, with opportunities for investment, construction, purchase or rent. The 2026–27 map classifies sites by use and provides locations, contact details and a full directory.

Open the 2026–27 map and directory (PDF)Kent strategic sites map for 2026–27, with 69 numbered sites and an accompanying directory

Selected strategic sites

From proposal to place.

Selected developments from the final 2026–27 report. Status labels reflect the position at publication; follow the project links for later updates.

Westside proposal / The Pioneer Group
Westside proposal / The Pioneer Group

Science & business / Sittingbourne

Westside, Kent Science Park

Development progressing

Up to 175,345 ft² of build-to-suit accommodation for laboratories and other uses. The proof describes work progressing, with the first phase expected in late 2026.

Report proof pp.04, 06

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Panattoni Park Maidstone / Proposal
Panattoni Park Maidstone / Proposal

Industry & logistics / Lenham

Panattoni Park Maidstone

Planning application submitted

A proposal for the former Marley Works brownfield site on the A20. The first phase comprises two units of 100,000 and 150,000 ft², with a further phase proposed in outline. Construction remains subject to approval.

Source: Kent Property Market Report 2026–27, p.21

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Weldon Wellbeing Pavilion / Ebbsfleet
Weldon Wellbeing Pavilion / Ebbsfleet

Homes & community / Ebbsfleet

Ebbsfleet Garden City

Homes delivered · development ongoing

More than 5,401 homes have been delivered, including 1,593 affordable homes. Community facilities include Weldon Heart and the Weldon Wellbeing Pavilion, with a further 1,316 homes holding detailed planning permission.

Source: Kent Property Market Report 2026–27, p.19

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Len House / Report proof p.21
Len House / Final report p.21

Regeneration / Maidstone

Len House

Transformation completed

Obee Holdings has completed a £40m transformation of the Grade II listed Art Deco landmark, combining retail and dining space with 80 apartments available from autumn 2026.

Source: Kent Property Market Report 2026–27, p.21

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Further developments

The longer-term pipeline

Two further residential projects from the report, with their status at publication.

Future neighbourhood / Folkestone & Hythe

Otterpool Park

Planning & infrastructure preparation

A new garden town around the former Folkestone Racecourse, planned to grow to 10,000 homes. Infrastructure approvals include a wastewater treatment plant, substation and wetlands. Infrastructure work could start in 2028, followed by housebuilding in 2029.

Source: Kent Property Market Report 2026–27, pp.16, 31

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Residential / Near Sevenoaks

Fort Halstead

Demolition commenced

Barratt Redrow Kent is redeveloping the former Ministry of Defence site for 635 homes. Demolition began in February 2026, with the project expected to take more than six years.

Source: Kent Property Market Report 2026–27, p.16

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