Comment

Representation ID: 3453

Received: 08/09/2024

Respondent: Mr Trevor East

With the development of vineyards in Medway, consider that the lifespan of the plant is limited to 25 years and the plantations are owned by a limited number of individuals with no connections to or regard for the local Medway communities. Although this plan covers up to 2041, disregard for the impact vineyards have on local communities (i.e., increased traffic along tight rural roads), the natural environment (use of pesticides and no crop-rotation process) and the natural habitat (impact on bee & bat colonies) will have an irreversible impact on future Local Plans.