Comment

Representation ID: 1337

Received: 31/10/2023

Respondent: Mr Nicholas Chan

New developments should not forego the retail opportunities in current high street and retail locations. There should be cycleways and walkways from new developments to the High Street e.g. making used of the disused rail track from Gillingham docks to Gillingham train station; protecting it for transport infrastructure rather than using it for housing. Secondly, development in Lower Rainham needs a dedicated sustainable access to Rainham high street parallel to the railway. Current elements are the distinctive characters of Medway Towns, enhancing their growth will solidify pride in our towns and a resilient economy.