Comment

Representation ID: 1110

Received: 30/10/2023

Respondent: Brunel Planning

COMMENT ON 5.14

ArcelorMittal submitted representations to the Call for Sites consultation requesting that Chatham Docks be retained as a working, vibrant dock and be promoted for development for continued port use in line with current Local Plan policies ED1 – Existing Employment Areas and Policy E9 – Chatham Docks.

The docks employ over 800 people – many of whom are local. There are also existing jobs in the supply chains. Overall, there are over 2000 jobs dependent on the docks.

Chatham Docks must continue to be both supported and protected in the new Local Plan.