Hoo St Werburgh and Chattenden Neighbourhood Plan - Regulation 16

9. Infrastructure

9.1 Planning Infrastructure Priorities

Sustainable transport and active travel is a priority.

Due to housing development at Arethusa Field at Chattenden and the former BAE site at Hoo, the community and especially local youth have been deprived of nearly all sporting facilities. There is an urgent need for this to be replaced. With projections of population growth, including teenagers, this is a serious issue.

Planning infrastructure monies could address the issue. Deangate running track is a possible project. This could include:

• new clubhouse with pool tables and a games room as well as a communal area for socialising;
• a dedicated youth worker could be appointed;
• the football pitch and tennis courts could be enhanced with Astroturf pitches and lighting for the winter months together with changing rooms and shower facilities.