Comment

Representation ID: 3462

Received: 08/09/2024

Respondent: ArcelorMittal Kent Wire Limited

Agent: Lucy McDonnell

There is no proper assessment of the proposed loss of the ArcelorMittal Kent Wire facility versus the residential led proposal to ascertain whether what is proposed is a quality and resilient development. The lack of proper assessment prevents evidence-based judgments being made.

Given the significance of the port and its unique features as a non-tidal dock within Medway and the South-East, we consider there must continue to be a policy within the Local Plan which specifically supports the docks and its uses. We submit an alternative proposal for the Docks, the SPPARC Masterplan, alongside our full representations to planning.policy@medway.gov.uk