The Project Area - Kent
Positioned between the markets of London and Europe, Kent is the closest UK location to continental Europe, offering access to over 530 million consumers within a 24 hour drive. The region offers great value housing, good schools and four universities, a wealth of culture and history, thriving communities with parks and open spaces.
Kent is a commercial business hub with high-speed rail links to the capital and continent. Rail links enable you to travel to St. Pancras, London in 17 minutes from Ebbsfleet International and 37 minutes from Ashford International, or to Brussels, Lille or Paris in less than two hours. Office costs are up to 60% lower and operational costs around 35-65% lower than London.
Kent has a wide range of available business parks, development land, office and industrial property suitable for all requirements.
For small businesses a start up service called Launchpad UK is available dedicated to giving specialist advice and reducing risk, helping companies to quickly and cost-effectively set up in Kent.
Kent is well connected with fast motorway access to London and the rest of the UK, access to major international airports – London Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted and its own airport Kent International, seven major ports, including Dover and rail links to the continent with Eurostar and Eurotunnel.
