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Brompton’s new £100m car-free bike factory remains on hold until “meaningful recovery in market conditions”

Folding bike brand insists it is committed to "exciting and inspiring prospect" of new factory in Kent, but local politician brands delay "disappointing" and questions if "other firms may be interested" in the site

Tue, Jan 27, 2026 12:14

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Brompton bike factory approval a “dark day for nature”, says wildlife trust – while also slamming “puzzling” lack of car parking spaces

The folding bike brand says it will create a new wetland habitat as part of the planned “eco-friendly” headquarters and factory, but campaigners argue “nature has been sidelined… for a company with well-documented financial instability”

Sun, Jan 19, 2025 10:05

New £100m “car-free” Brompton factory set for green light – despite bike brand’s profits collapsing by over 99%

If the project, which has already been delayed by two years, is approved by councillors next week, it will then be sent to housing secretary Angela Rayner, due to concerns that the factory poses a flood risk

Thu, Jan 09, 2025 13:24

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New “car-free” Brompton factory facing delays as traffic authority calls on bike brand to consider those with “no choice but to drive”

The folding bike manufacturer’s proposed eco-friendly headquarters features no car parking spaces and aims to encourage staff and visitors to cycle, walk, and use public transport – but National Highways has objected to the scheme four times in a year

Wed, Feb 07, 2024 19:36

Brompton unveils plans for new eco-friendly factory and HQ in Kent as it aims to double capacity

Facility in Ashford will lie within new nature reserve and include visitors’ centre, museum and café

Fri, Feb 25, 2022 09:40