Revised proposals to increase the number of homes on a major town centre development project have been approved.

Quinn Estates previously submitted an amended application to change the already approved scheme for Clifton Slipways in Gravesend.

The original proposals were for a 23-storey tower block and a 12-storey building, on either side of West Street, containing 227 flats along with 111 parking spaces and cycle storage.

It was approved in 2020 but last year, the developer applied to alter plans which they said were no longer financially viable.

They asked to adapt the plans for the smaller tower by removing some car parking spaces to create nine extra apartments, bringing the total up to 236.

The developers said the additional flats would help address the viability concerns but in doing so the number of parking spaces will be halved, dropping from 111 to 56.

Kent County Council’s highways team did not object to the change and said the reduction was “acceptable” due to the location as there are also public car parks nearby.

Quinn Estates also asked for changes to be made to the previously agreed section 106 agreement - a pact between a developer and a local planning authority about measures the developer must take to reduce their impact on the community.

In this case it included the trigger point in which it was meant to deliver the restored pier.

The firm was also expected to provide 22 homes at a discounted rent but requested to vary the legal agreement so some of these would instead be at a discounted sale rate.

The latest application was discussed by Gravesham councillors at a planning committee on October 25 after it was called in.

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During the meeting concerns were raised over the ratio of car parking to accommodation and how this would be allocated.

However, ultimately members supported the building of more homes as it would bring increased revenue to the town with residents using the local amenities.

They decided to give the plans the green light subject to the finalisation of planning conditions and the completion of a revised section 106 agreement.

As of Thursday (March 14), the amended application was officially approved.

Work on the site is expected to continue later this year.