Proposed Plans
Click the buttons below to discover the proposed plans for the new Angel Centre, and explore the facilities coming Tonbridge.
The new Angel Centre plays a key part in delivering the Tonbridge Town Centre Masterplan. This plan was created to enhance the town centre, aiming to create a vibrant, sustainable and inclusive urban environment along the River Medway.
New Facilities
We’ve proposed to add four exciting new facilities to the new Angel Centre, based on the feedback that was provided at the previous consultation stage. We are confident that the new facility mix will allow all members of our community to find something that will keep them moving for years to come.
Environmental Impact
In our public consultation last year, an overwhelming 87% of you agreed that environmental sustainability is important. The new design champions this value, utilising solar panels and air source heat pumps to ensure the building is highly energy-efficient. This investment strives to meet a Building Research Establishment Environment Assessment Method (BREEAM) rating of Excellent to secure a greener future for our youngest community members.
Materials and Architect’s Comments
The proposed new leisure centre features red brick with sympathetic brickwork detailing in keeping with the towns vernacular. This is combined with carefully considered feature rainscreen cladding in a variety of panel formats. Glazing and a living wall provide active frontage and connections between the public and the new centre. The positioning of the living wall on the building’s prominent corner promotes the developments sustainability goals and contribution to a greener, healthier environment.
The images below demonstrate how our proposed plans meet the aspirations of the Town Centre Master Plan
Construction Timeline
We are currently at the final engagement stage before official planning application is submitted. This means that we are confident that the design adheres to all public and planning requirements, and is ready to be built. Subject to Planning Permission and Council approval in October, here are some of the next stages of the process that you can engage with, in the lead up to the building opening for use!