Disposal of open space land at Stanhope Road, Ashford

The notice period has now closed.

Notice is hereby given under sections 123 (1) and (2A) of the Local Government Act 1972 that Kent County Council intends to make a disposal of open space land at Stanhope Road, Ashford TN23 5RQ. This land is referred to in this notice as "the Open Space Land".

The Open Space Land has an area of approximately 4.45 acres (1.8 hectares) and is shown for identification purposes edged red on a plan. The Location Plan of the site is available in the Documents section or alternatively, this can be inspected at:


LocationAddressOpening times
Sessions House County Road, Maidstone ME14 1XQDuring normal business hours
Ashford LibraryAshford Gateway Plus, Church Road, Ashford TN23 1ASMonday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 10.00am to 5.00pm
Thursday 10.00am to 6.00pm
Saturday 9.00am to 3.00pm


This is a formal notice given insofar as the above parcel of land consists or forms part of an open space within the meaning of the above section, being land used for the purpose of public recreation.

Any person wishing to object to the proposed disposal of the above-mentioned parcel of land should notify Elizabeth Simmons of the objection in writing using one of the following ways:

  • Complete the online response form
  • E-mail to Elizabeth.Simmons@kent.gov.uk
  • Post to Elizabeth Simmons, Disposals Team, Infrastructure Department, Deputy Chief Executive's Department, Sessions House, County Road, Maidstone ME14 1XQ.

Responses must be received by 24 March 2025.

The notice period has now closed.

Notice is hereby given under sections 123 (1) and (2A) of the Local Government Act 1972 that Kent County Council intends to make a disposal of open space land at Stanhope Road, Ashford TN23 5RQ. This land is referred to in this notice as "the Open Space Land".

The Open Space Land has an area of approximately 4.45 acres (1.8 hectares) and is shown for identification purposes edged red on a plan. The Location Plan of the site is available in the Documents section or alternatively, this can be inspected at:


LocationAddressOpening times
Sessions House County Road, Maidstone ME14 1XQDuring normal business hours
Ashford LibraryAshford Gateway Plus, Church Road, Ashford TN23 1ASMonday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 10.00am to 5.00pm
Thursday 10.00am to 6.00pm
Saturday 9.00am to 3.00pm


This is a formal notice given insofar as the above parcel of land consists or forms part of an open space within the meaning of the above section, being land used for the purpose of public recreation.

Any person wishing to object to the proposed disposal of the above-mentioned parcel of land should notify Elizabeth Simmons of the objection in writing using one of the following ways:

  • Complete the online response form
  • E-mail to Elizabeth.Simmons@kent.gov.uk
  • Post to Elizabeth Simmons, Disposals Team, Infrastructure Department, Deputy Chief Executive's Department, Sessions House, County Road, Maidstone ME14 1XQ.

Responses must be received by 24 March 2025.