{"id":137075,"date":"2024-02-14T09:38:26","date_gmt":"2024-02-14T09:38:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/?p=137075"},"modified":"2024-02-14T09:38:26","modified_gmt":"2024-02-14T09:38:26","slug":"gravesend-town-centre-development-secures-planning-permission-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/projects\/gravesend-town-centre-development-secures-planning-permission-2\/137075\/","title":{"rendered":"Gravesend town centre development secures planning permission"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Gravesend town centre development will bring 156 flats, a community hub and commercial space to Lord Street in Kent<\/h2>\n

Studio LK<\/a> has secured planning permission for a new town centre development scheme in Gravesend, Kent.<\/p>\n

The scheme aims to repair an important part of the town centre’s perimeter block structure, creating new front elevations that face the main routes of Parrock Street and
\nLord Street.<\/p>\n

Reviving the public realm with multiple functional spaces<\/h3>\n

Office, retail and live-work workshops will fill 2,600 sq m of commercial space in the Gravesend town centre development, with ancillary car parking and open spaces.<\/p>\n

This includes a series of communal roof gardens, with the largest located in the internal courtyard at podium level.<\/p>\n

The community hub and ground floor will also create space for new shops and cafes.<\/p>\n

Sustainable measures and design ensure longevity and visual interest<\/h3>\n

Some of the external materials comprise brick, zinc, and a bronze toned cladding system which will reflect the sunlight throughout the day to bring a sense of warmth and colour variation.<\/p>\n

The project plans to surpass building regulations requirements for carbon emissions reduction, including:<\/p>\n