Rayner rejects plans by Dutch practice for new football stadium and 3,500 homes, citing toxic lead risk
By Daniel Gayne2026-08-10T10:59:00
UNStudio’s proposed Ebbsfleet scheme was adjacent to one of Europe’s largest lead refineries
The housing secretary has rejected called-in plans for a new 8,000-seat stadium alongside 3,500 homes in Ebbsfleet.
The planning application was made by Northfleet Central 1 Limited to Gravesham Borough Council back in 2022 and called in by the Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government in February 2025.