Proposed Submission: Gravesham Local Plan Core Strategy

interest and are part of the Ebbsfleet Marshes Local Wildlife Site. A publicright of way runs along much of it. The Council will require the improvementand management of the Ebbsfleet stream corridor as part of widergreenspace and Green Infrastructure provision within the new development.4.7.13 Part of the Ebbsfleet Neolithic Site Scheduled Monument is withinNorthfleet Rise Quarter. Both quarters are also areas of archaeological searchwhich reflect that it is the site of a former Roman settlement. The Council willrequire the preservation and interpretation of the site's heritage assets inaccordance with Policy CS20 Heritage and the Historic Environment.4.7.14 Northfleet Wastewater Treatment Works (sub-area 4.3) lies to thewest of the Springhead Enterprise Park and south of Blue Lake. The plant hasbeen recently upgraded to increase capacity and to meet European legalrequirements. It is anticipated that this use will remain over the plan period.The Council recognises that it is a potential source of odour pollution anddevelopment proposals will need to reflect this.4.7.15 Springhead Enterprise Park (sub-area 4.4) lies to the west ofSpringhead Road and south of Thames Way, immediately adjacent to the newresidential development at Springhead Park (Springhead Quarter) and theNorthfleet Wastewater Treatment Works. It is a well-established employmentlocation consisting of a range of light and general industrial and warehouseunits of different sizes. It has good levels of occupation although some of thelarger units are more difficult to let. The Council considers that this area islikely to remain in employment use over the plan period. Proposals that resultin improvements to the site and its employment carrying potential within thesame range of uses will be supported.4.7.16 Blue Lake (sub-area 4.5) is a deep water filled quarry lying to thenorth of Thames Way. The site is currently fenced to prevent unauthorisedaccess due to the dangers associated with such workings but is used by alocal fishing club. Water is abstracted from the lake to serve the KimberlyClark tissue mill in the Swanscombe and Northfleet Riverside OpportunityArea. It is understood that no other abstraction takes place other than tomaintain levels and to prevent flooding. The site is part of the Ebbsfleet104