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Government Issues Decision on Ebbsfleet United FC Land Redevelopment

A decision letter and Inspector’s Report have been published by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government regarding a called-in outline planning application for land surrounding Ebbsfleet United Football Club in Northfleet. The application concerns a phased mixed-use redevelopment of the site, with all matters reserved except for the primary means of access and road layout.

The proposed redevelopment includes the demolition of existing buildings and structures, site preparation and remediation works, and the development of residential units (Use Class C3). The plans also cover Class E uses, including retail, food and beverage establishments, local services, indoor sport and recreation, healthcare space, creche or nursery uses, and office floorspace.

Further elements of the application include a new multi-use stadium with associated business and leisure facilities, a hotel (Use Class C1), and community use floorspace (Use Class F2). The redevelopment is set to be delivered in phases and will also provide open space, significant realignment of the road network (including the A226 Galley Hill Road, Stonebridge Road, and Lower Road), landscaping, car and cycle parking, infrastructure works, and other ancillary and associated works.

The decision and Inspector’s Report are available in a 213-page document published on 30 July 2026. The application applies to England and further details can be found in the official documentation.