Dartford Town Centre - Westgate Village Development - Construction Works

The Council intends to procure the main building contractor for the Westgate Village Development. The Project and development site area incorporates the former Co-op land and property with the buildings demolished with exception of the retained façade and partial building facing Spital Street; this extends for the purpose of the Planning Application to incorporate Orchard Street and the public highway in Spital Street where it is proposed that there are improvements and amendments to the Adopted Highway.

The council acquired the land and property from Homes England in June 2022 and in 2023, following a competitive process appointed Peter Barber Architects to prepare a Feasibility Study to explore the options available in land use.

A scheme was approved by the Council in 2024 that has been advanced to a Planning Application that was Validated in January 2026.

The project incorporates the following:

1. homes in buildings (Blocks A-G) up to 4 storeys

2.20% Affordable Housing (as Planning Policy)

3.Approximately 20,000ft2 commercial (Class E Space)

4.Redevelopment of the former Co-op building to provide entertainment uses (Approximately 8,500ft2)

5.Public Realm

6.Improvement to Orchard Street Adopted Highway.