Images of how a children's playground at a country park will look have been revealed.

Kent County Council's planning committee will debate new proposals to install a new play area at Shorne Woods Country Park in Gravesend tomorrow.

If approved, recreational equipment will be built in the green space for children aged 12 and under, such as a model pirate ship and steam train, climbing frames, swings and slides.

KCC officers have recommended the plans be approved.

A report published to the County Hall committee last week said: "The location and design of the play area are considered acceptable, and the proposal would not have any significant impact on the openness of the Green Belt."

KCC bought Shorne Woods in 1982. It opened as a country park in 1987.

Shorne Woods is one of nine country parks which are run by the authority, including 170 acres of woodland at Trosley Country Park in the North Downs.

Historically, Shorne Woods was part of the medieval Cobham Hall Estate. The area was later used as an army camp during World War II.

The park covers 292 acres of woodland, wetlands and meadows. It contains an eco-friendly visitor centre, cafe, garden, fishing lakes, picnic and play areas.

If approved, KCC's new play area will be based near an adventure play area near the main visitor hub and cafe.

There would also be a 1m high timber fence around it with metal self-closing gates.

KCC says it hopes the new play area will improve health and wellbeing for young children, whilst respecting the local habitat.

It would be situated in the Metropolitan Green Belt and Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Green Belt land is usually preserved but the proposed development has been described as "relatively small" and would not cause significant harm.

A KCC report says: “The proposal would also maintain the use of the land for outdoor recreation.

"The facilities would preserve the openness of the Green Belt, and therefore not be considered as ‘inappropriate development’.”

No objections have been raised by Gravesham Borough Council or Shorne Parish Council.

A final decision will be made by KCC’s planning committee at County Hall in Maidstone from 10am tomorrow.