Take a look at some of the milestones over the years ……
Ebbsfleet Garden City Trust timeline
Work on the development of Ebbsfleet and its surrounding areas has been in the pipeline for over 30 years. Establishment of the Ebbsfleet Development Corporation has facilitated and focussed the work required to make the Garden City a reality, by pulling together the developers, landowners, local councils, transport, housing associations, businesses and local residents.
In looking ahead to determine how to ensure the Ebbsfleet Garden City continues to be a sustainable, community driven location for families and businesses to grown and thrive, EDC set up the Ebbsfleet Garden City Trust (EGCT) as an independent charity. EGCT will ensure the vision of the Garden City is met, in perpetuity
November 2002
November 2002
Outline Planning permission granted for Ebbsfleet
2007
2007
Springhead Park residential development begins
November 2007
November 2007
International train service from Ebbsfleet International station begins
December 2009
December 2009
Domestic train service from Ebbsfleet International station begins
October 2012
October 2012
Revised master plan for Eastern Quarry approved
March 2014
March 2014
Outline permission for Ebbsfleet Green approved
October 2014
October 2014
First occupation of housing in Castle Hill
April 2015
April 2015
Ebbsfleet Development Corporation established to facilitate delivery of the Garden City with up to 15,000 homes
Spring 2020
Spring 2020
Springhead Park Bridge opened – connecting Springhead Park to Ebbsfleet International Station
December 2020
December 2020
Decision to set up the Ebbsfleet Garden City Trust to be responsible for the stewardship of the Garden City
September 2021
September 2021
First Ebbsfleet Garden City Trust board of directors appointed
April 2023
April 2023
Ebbsfleet Green Community Buildings approved
September 2024
September 2024
Plans for Alkerden Hub submitted
Autumn 2024
Autumn 2024
Springhead Park Community Garden and Allotments available for local residents