Comment

Representation ID: 3471

Received: 08/09/2024

Respondent: ArcelorMittal Kent Wire Limited

Agent: Lucy McDonnell

There are superficial references to the use of waterfront sites for regeneration and tourism, without proper consideration of the unique locational characteristics of Chatham Docks pursuant to emerging NPPF 84(b) and 85. The policy does not consider the significance of the non-tidal docks and business who need to locate there, and the carbon impact of losing water-based transport facilities. There does not appear to be any more detailed assessment than an assumption that cultural facilities near water would be visually attractive. The sustainability appraisal does not grapple with it.

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