Comment

Representation ID: 482

Received: 18/10/2023

Respondent: Mr Ray Dines

The vision refers to countryside surrounding Medway. It is also important to stress the value of existing open spaces particularly Darland Banks/Valley and the Capstone Valley. This Green Corridor is vital for mental and physical well being of local residents and in practise has landscape ,ecology and biodiversity value not inferior to that of the adjacent North Downs AONB. This should be recognised and protected in the Local Plan. Any development in this area must respect the continuity of this open space corridor and avoid the coalescence of the existing urban areas of Lordswood and Hempstead.