Comment

Representation ID: 3459

Received: 08/09/2024

Respondent: ArcelorMittal Kent Wire Limited

Agent: Lucy McDonnell

Chatham Docks utilities river-borne and sea-borne transport to receive raw materials and to send out finished products, a lower carbon alternative to road-based transport. If Chatham Docks is redeveloped as a residential led development, ArcelorMittal Kent Wire will be forced to relocate, likely outside the UK, leading to longer journeys for their steel products essential for UK construction projects, including those associated with sustainable energy development.

The carbon impact of this has not been properly considered by as part of the draft Local Plan process.

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