Support

Representation ID: 4600

Received: 08/08/2025

Respondent: AC Goatham & Son

Agent: Bloomfields Ltd

5.1. The vision for Medway’s rural economy is to secure sustainable growth and service provision in rural communities. The policy goes on to state that “Proposals for new employment development or growth and expansion of existing farms and businesses in the countryside will be supported subject to certain criteria”. This policy is supported.
5.2. However, it is important that the criteria do not stifle future change within the agricultural sector and the development needs that may arise from this in order to allow for suitable growth or diversification as may be appropriate.