Object

Representation ID: 5060

Received: 02/05/2026

Respondent: Arches Chatham Neighbourhood Forum

We believe that S106 contributions towards public realm improvements should also be sought for Local/Rural Centres as set out in Policy S16 and Appendix A of the Submitted Medway Local Plan 2041, in addition to the core retail areas of Medway's town centres. Local/Rural Centres often fall outside the scope of major regeneration funding schemes yet they are important for satisfying day-to-day needs of the local population. Any enhancements that could be funded via S101 contributions would improve the vitality, vibrancy and access to these more localised forms of retail centres.