Plans revealed for a leisure and sports hub in Tonbridge

Details have been revealed for a new leisure hub in Tonbridge, Kent. Set to be built at a central location close to the existing Angel Centre, the hub will form part of Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council’s larger plans to regenerate the town.

The announcement coincides with the launch of a survey to give residents and businesses a chance to share their priorities for redevelopment of the area.

“Locating the replacement Angel centre within the development area paves the way for a masterplan for the whole site, allocating uses to specific locations,” the council said in a statement.

“Options include new homes, shops, a pedestrian area or town square, medical services and improved access routes, including making better use of the nearby riverside.”

A specific location for the new leisure centre will be recommended as part of the initial masterplanning process with a decision by councillors on adoption of the proposal due by June 2025.

The existing site is largely given over to council-owned car parks and is home to the Sainsbury’s store, petrol station and existing Angel Centre, which councillors have agreed in principle to replace with a modern, more energy efficient facility.