Sevenoaks residents urged to comment on business park plans
Michael Horwood, the council's cabinet member for innovation and improvement, said: "We know from speaking with businesses, and from our Local Plan studies, there is a desperate need for more light industrial business space in the district."The finished business units and drive-thru would remain in SDC's ownership and would be leased out.A detailed planning application for the drive-thru will be made by the operator of the facility when appointed.The deadline for comments is 9 April.
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