Proposed Submission: Gravesham Local Plan Core Strategy

improving connectivity with the Ebbsfleet development to the south and publicaccess to the River Thames and Robin's Creek to the north.4.4.17 Kimberly Clark site (sub-area 1.7) comprises a flat area of land set ata low level adjoining the River Thames. It is separated from the NorthfleetCement Works Regeneration Area to the west by the chalk spine of GranbyRoad. The site is currently occupied by the Kimberly Clark tissue mill andassociated buildings. The deep water wharf is used for the import of rawmaterials used in tissue manufacture and the transhipment of other goods.4.4.18 It is anticipated that this use will continue beyond the plan period andthe Council will support its continued operation and expansion. The Councilwill also support the extension of a heavy rail connection with the Lafarge site(in sub-area 1.5) to allow Kimberly Clark and the Northfleet Embankment EastRegeneration Area access to the North Kent and High Speed railway lines.4.4.19 Northfleet Embankment East Regeneration Area (sub-area 1.8)comprises a relatively flat area of land set at a low level adjoining the RiverThames lying to the north of a tall chalk cliff face. Road access to this area isprimarily via Rosherville Way and Thames Way under a chalk spine carryingthe B2175 London Road. Whilst much of the site is currently cleared andempty, the area has a long industrial past and was last occupied by the formerNorthfleet Power Station and AEI Cable Works (TT Electronics). STEMAAggregates continue to operate from Red Lion Wharf in the north western partof the area, taking advantage of the deep water jetty that once served thepower station. The Council supports the principle of mixed-use developmentin this sub-area and hence its identification as a Key Site.4.4.20 There is an extant planning permission, granted on appeal, for a34,000 square metre (NIA) distribution warehouse facility on land west ofRosherville Way and south of Crete Hall Road. It is understood that this willbe implemented in due course.4.4.21 Planning permission has also recently been granted to raise land onthe former AEI Cable Works site and part of the former Power Station site.This will take it out of the flood risk zone. The Homes and CommunitiesAgency is developing a masterplan for this site to promote its development for63