Land Case Study for Barden Croft, Tonbridge

Barden Croft in Tonbridge, Kent, is a 125-home scheme situated on former agricultural land to the south-west of the town, next to a country park, and sprawling, open countryside that truly earns the moniker of the Garden of England. Cala has ambitious expansion plans in Kent and this site presented an opportunity to catalyse this ambition, deliver much-needed housing to Tonbridge, and help unlock growth and development in the region.

The development, which will be delivered in two phases, showcases the South Home Counties team’s capability for bringing forward attractive and spacious new homes, with affordable housing and well-connected communities to meet local needs.

Following a Reserved Matters Planning consent in July 2023, construction started in September 2023, with the first homes expected to be completed in October 2024. The scheme will deliver a range of one, two, three and four-bedroom affordable homes and one-to-five-bedroom private market houses with 40% of these homes being affordable. Additionally, the creation of a new public park, alongside a contribution of £150,000 for the adjacent Haysden Country Park, highlight Cala’s commitment to not just simply building houses but creating an environmentally conscious community and establishing a sense of place.