Over the past year, Urban Initiatives has been working in close partnership with Sevenoaks Town Council to develop two masterplans: one for the Town Centre and another for the St John’s Hill area, located just north of the town centre. These plans aim to integrate new and existing buildings while enhancing public spaces and connections, creating a vibrant, pedestrian-friendly environment that supports community life and promotes healthier lifestyles. Improved links between key town assets will also encourage longer visits and attract future investment.
The masterplans have been shaped in collaboration with the local community through a series of in-person and online workshops and engagement events. These sessions helped establish core design principles to guide the plans and ensure they reflect the needs and aspirations of local residents. Sevenoaks Town Council is now consulting on the Draft Masterplans. A consultation event for the St John’s Hill area was held on 17 March 2025, with the relevant documents advertised on the Town Council’s webpage: https://www.sevenoakstown.gov.uk/. Consultation for the Sevenoaks Town Centre Masterplan is scheduled to take place in June