Plans to build 120 homes, a school and open space will be discussed at a public consultation tomorrow.

Dartford council is preparing an outline planning application for the 16.6-acre former home of Stone House Hospital, Stone Lodge, and is inviting residents to view a masterplan before it is submitted.

The site has been earmarked for development in the Local Plan and the emerging Stone Parish neighbourhood plan.

A large open space, which will include new paths, signage and seating, will also be created, while the public footpath will be diverted and supplemented with new pedestrian and cycle routes.

Bat corridors will be provided along the south western edge and reptile habitats to the north will be protected.

Car parks will be provided off London Road and Cotton Lane and an eight-form entry secondary school 3.2-hectare site will be built off London Road. It is due to open in September 2020 while a new home for Dartford Valley Rugby Club should be ready to use by the end of 2018.

Up to 30% of the homes will be affordable.

The consultation will run from 2pm - 7.30pm at Dartford Judo Club, in Cotton Lane.

For more information and to submit comments go to www.stonelodgeconsultation.info, email consultation@amecfw.com or phone 01926 439 116. Comments should be submitted by Wednesday, February 21.

The outline application is due to be submitted in early March.

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