Queen's Platinum Jubilee Park: Draft Landscape Masterplan Framework

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Ashford Borough Council is asking for residents to have their say on the Landscape Masterplan Framework for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Park (also known as Discovery Park).

The Queen's Platinum Jubilee Park (QPJP) will be a strategic park for all of Ashford's residents to enjoy. Once delivered the Park will join up Chilmington Green to Court Lodge as part of the South of Ashford Garden Community (SAGC). It will be a new, major open space and recreational area which will include sports pitches, indoor sports buildings, play space and formal, landscaped areas for people and habitats for local wildlife.

To deliver a high quality strategic park for the borough, ABC has prepared a Landscape Masterplan Framework to set out the key 'character' areas of the Park and provide an illustrative view of how the Park may look in the future.

We would like your comments on the Masterplan.

How can I view the Masterplan?

A copy of the Masterplan is available to view online in the 'Landscape Masterplan Framework Documents' side panel on this webpage or using the link below.

Download the Landscape Masterplan Framework

Please note higher resolution diagrams and drawings of a number of the figures are available to view below or on the right hand panel under the 'Landscape Masterplan Framework Documents' section:

View high resolution of Figure 1 Chilmington Green Open Space Parameter Plan (taken from 12/00400/AS planning application)

View high resolution of Figure 2 Illustrative Landscape Masterplan Framework

View high resolution of Figure 4 Character Area 1 Illustrative Landscape Masterplan Framework

View high resolution of Figure 6 Character Area 2 Illustrative Landscape Masterplan Framework

View high resolution of Figure 8 Character Area 3 Illustrative Landscape Masterplan Framework

View high resolution of Figure 10 Court Lodge Illustrative Masterplan (submitted as part of 18/01822/AS planning application)

View high resolution of Figure 11 Character Area 4 Illustrative Masterplan Framework

[09/06/2025: Please note there is an error in Figure 1. The figure caption should read: Figure 1 Chilmington Green Open Space Parameter Plan. Plan contained within the Section 106 Agreement for the Chilmington Green development (12/00400/AS). Plan published with the kind permission of Turkington Martin Landscape Architects.]

Can I see the Masterplan in person?

Copies of the Masterplan are available to view in person at:

  • Ashford Borough Council, International House, Dover Place, Ashford, TN23 1HU
  • Ashford Gateway, Church Road, Ashford, TN23 1AS

Copies of the Masterplan and the comment forms will also be available in the Chilmington CMO Cabin.

Drop-in sessions

We will also be holding two drop-in sessions in late June/early July for residents to come and see the Masterplan documents. Members of the team responsible for the Masterplan will also be available to answer any questions about the Masterplan.

Details of the drop-in sessions:

  • 24 June 4 - 8pm at Chilmington CMO Community Cabin, Unit 1 Chilmington Avenue, Chilmington Green, TN23 8AU
  • 1 July 4 - 8pm at Kingsnorth Sports Pavilion, Kingsnorth, TN23 3EF

How do I provide comments?

If you have any comments that you would like to give, please use the online form (below).

Give your comments on the Masterplan.

We will also have comment forms available at our drop-in event to be held in late June/early July.

Copies of our comment forms are also available on request, simply email planning.policy@ashford.gov.uk(External link) to request a copy and return your completed form to the same address with the subject heading ‘QPJP Masterplan’.

If you wish to return a comment form by post, please send to Plan Making & Infrastructure, Spatial Planning, Ashford Borough Council, International House, Dover Place, Ashford, TN23 1HU

All feedback must be provided by 5pm on Friday 18 July 2025.

Ashford Borough Council is asking for residents to have their say on the Landscape Masterplan Framework for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Park (also known as Discovery Park).

The Queen's Platinum Jubilee Park (QPJP) will be a strategic park for all of Ashford's residents to enjoy. Once delivered the Park will join up Chilmington Green to Court Lodge as part of the South of Ashford Garden Community (SAGC). It will be a new, major open space and recreational area which will include sports pitches, indoor sports buildings, play space and formal, landscaped areas for people and habitats for local wildlife.

To deliver a high quality strategic park for the borough, ABC has prepared a Landscape Masterplan Framework to set out the key 'character' areas of the Park and provide an illustrative view of how the Park may look in the future.

We would like your comments on the Masterplan.

How can I view the Masterplan?

A copy of the Masterplan is available to view online in the 'Landscape Masterplan Framework Documents' side panel on this webpage or using the link below.

Download the Landscape Masterplan Framework

Please note higher resolution diagrams and drawings of a number of the figures are available to view below or on the right hand panel under the 'Landscape Masterplan Framework Documents' section:

View high resolution of Figure 1 Chilmington Green Open Space Parameter Plan (taken from 12/00400/AS planning application)

View high resolution of Figure 2 Illustrative Landscape Masterplan Framework

View high resolution of Figure 4 Character Area 1 Illustrative Landscape Masterplan Framework

View high resolution of Figure 6 Character Area 2 Illustrative Landscape Masterplan Framework

View high resolution of Figure 8 Character Area 3 Illustrative Landscape Masterplan Framework

View high resolution of Figure 10 Court Lodge Illustrative Masterplan (submitted as part of 18/01822/AS planning application)

View high resolution of Figure 11 Character Area 4 Illustrative Masterplan Framework

[09/06/2025: Please note there is an error in Figure 1. The figure caption should read: Figure 1 Chilmington Green Open Space Parameter Plan. Plan contained within the Section 106 Agreement for the Chilmington Green development (12/00400/AS). Plan published with the kind permission of Turkington Martin Landscape Architects.]

Can I see the Masterplan in person?

Copies of the Masterplan are available to view in person at:

  • Ashford Borough Council, International House, Dover Place, Ashford, TN23 1HU
  • Ashford Gateway, Church Road, Ashford, TN23 1AS

Copies of the Masterplan and the comment forms will also be available in the Chilmington CMO Cabin.

Drop-in sessions

We will also be holding two drop-in sessions in late June/early July for residents to come and see the Masterplan documents. Members of the team responsible for the Masterplan will also be available to answer any questions about the Masterplan.

Details of the drop-in sessions:

  • 24 June 4 - 8pm at Chilmington CMO Community Cabin, Unit 1 Chilmington Avenue, Chilmington Green, TN23 8AU
  • 1 July 4 - 8pm at Kingsnorth Sports Pavilion, Kingsnorth, TN23 3EF

How do I provide comments?

If you have any comments that you would like to give, please use the online form (below).

Give your comments on the Masterplan.

We will also have comment forms available at our drop-in event to be held in late June/early July.

Copies of our comment forms are also available on request, simply email planning.policy@ashford.gov.uk(External link) to request a copy and return your completed form to the same address with the subject heading ‘QPJP Masterplan’.

If you wish to return a comment form by post, please send to Plan Making & Infrastructure, Spatial Planning, Ashford Borough Council, International House, Dover Place, Ashford, TN23 1HU

All feedback must be provided by 5pm on Friday 18 July 2025.

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    Ashford Borough Council is preparing a Landscape Design Masterplan Framework for the new strategic park at the Queen's Platinum Jubilee Park (also known as Discovery Park).

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    All responses must be received by 5pm on Friday 18 July 2025.

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