As previously referenced, the development of Site SR17 could include the provision of a new 30-minute circular bus route, thus linking the site to Wainscott, Chatham and Strood. Further improvements to cycle links, including connecting into the national cycle network are also being considered and could potentially be included within the Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan. National Cycle Network (NCN) Route 1 passes along the northeastern frontage of the site on Higham Road and Bunters Hill Road, providing a cycle connection to Higham Railway Station to the northwest of the site, which takes less than 15 minutes. There are fewer highway constraints associated with Site SR17 than a transformative scale of development at Hoo and the site can be delivered without external funding.
Site SR17 can also link more easily to the existing services and amenities to the south of the site at Wainscott and Strood. There is therefore less reliance on developer contributions or funding streams to deliver new amenities and services required to make development deliverable than is required at Hoo. Developer contributions from Site SR17 can contribute to the improvement of existing services and amenities.