Comment

Representation ID: 3463

Received: 08/09/2024

Respondent: ArcelorMittal Kent Wire Limited

Agent: Lucy McDonnell

Neither the draft Local Plan nor supporting documents provide any reasoned conclusions for the redevelopment of Chatham Docks away from strategically significant steel manufacturing. There is no indication that the Council have considered the spatial and location uniqueness of the last non tidal dock in the South East, nor the consequences of redeveloping them as homes. It does not consider the impact on the UK construction industry, carbon impacts of losing water based transport, loss of 2000 skilled jobs and inadequately considers economic impact, employment land, and the unique features of the docks.

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