The University of Kent has appointed Avison Young UK as a strategic adviser to bring its Northern Land Holdings in Canterbury to market.
Spanning 97 hectares (240 acres), the site has the potential to deliver around 2,000 new homes, commercial space and supporting social infrastructure.
Avison Young is progressing the site through the local plan process and is seeking developers or housebuilders to deliver private and affordable housing and commercial space on it.
Trevor Pereira, commercial and facilities director at the University of Kent, said: “By freeing up underused land to north of our campus, the University of Kent can support Canterbury City Council’s District local plan by providing space for additional and urgently required housing. Any future development would be done sustainably and responsibly, with full consideration given to striking the balance between net biodiversity gain and infrastructural improvements.”
Barney Hillsdon, principal, managing director, land and development at Avison Young UK, added: “Northern Land Holdings offers exceptional potential for developers and Kent alike. Repurposing it will ensure Canterbury’s long-term financial sustainability by attracting investment and fostering a new community. Its vast space presents a unique opportunity to deliver diverse housing, commercial properties, and social infrastructure, supporting national and local growth goals.”
