5.7

Comment

Representation ID: 325

Received: 18/09/2023

Respondent: Mr Simon Brown

Can I also suggest that all the road drains are opened and cleaned out prior to the winter months as the amount that aren't that lead to flooding.
Also for the council to repair more pot holes around Medway.

Comment

Representation ID: 378

Received: 02/10/2023

Respondent: Mr Nicholas Dowling

The lack of capacity on the existing road network should be viewed as an opportunity to design for trans modal shift away from that of car dependency to a greener system of transport. This will require proposed development to be in close proximity to existing transport hubs, thereby facilitation a shift to use of public transport.

Comment

Representation ID: 398

Received: 03/10/2023

Respondent: Mr Stephen Dyke

I personally think the Lower Thames Crossing is a mistake, destroying ancient woodland and wildlife habitat for little gain. It would be good to see some recognition by Medway Council of its negative aspects.

Comment

Representation ID: 420

Received: 06/10/2023

Respondent: Mrs Jill Norton

The A289 and Four Elms Roundabout is now extremely congested and needs review

Comment

Representation ID: 500

Received: 19/10/2023

Respondent: Mr Keith Swaden

Key suburban developments linked with the very significant development plans for the Isle of Grain plus the potential impact of proposed LTC, will impact on J1 - J4 of the M2 not just J1. As only J1 was included in the HIF, now withdrawn, there is almost no chance that these very significant and impactful junction upgrades will be completed by the planning horizon. Of course for each junction upgrade the surrounding A and B roads will also need to be upgraded. Existing and new residents will suffer the consequences of increased population but insufficient road infrastructure - as usual,

Comment

Representation ID: 617

Received: 25/10/2023

Respondent: Mrs Daniela Baylis

Junction 3 of the M2 is also over capacity. If 2 out of 3 junctions are over capacity already the effect of the Lower Thames Crossing on these junctions and local roads will be terrible. The A228 is already used as a cut through for traffic heading from the M2 to the M20 mostly because J3 is over capacity with long queues at peak times. Once the LTC is built it is likely that J2 will develop capacity issues caused by traffic heading for the M20. Concentrating solely on Junction 1 effects would be short sighted.

Comment

Representation ID: 776

Received: 27/10/2023

Respondent: Mr Cllr George Perfect

Should be considering how private sector can be leveraged to support this.

Comment

Representation ID: 803

Received: 27/10/2023

Respondent: Mr Adam Taylor

An opportunity for walking and cycle routes to be included

Comment

Representation ID: 851

Received: 28/10/2023

Respondent: Mr Keith Harrison

Is this constraint part of the problem raised by using the Standard Method in assessing housing requirements?

Comment

Representation ID: 922

Received: 28/10/2023

Respondent: Mr Keith Clear

Seek to improve major road junctions but equally support a growth in affordable public transport including use of our beautiful River Medway. Ferry from Chatham to Medway City Estate for example.

Comment

Representation ID: 935

Received: 29/10/2023

Respondent: Mrs Kay Hutchfield

M2 Junction 2 is also an area of concern. we already know that the A228/Bush Road junction cannot have full traffic lights as modelling by National Highways suggests this traffic lights would lead to dangerous queuing on the M2 slip roads. As housing and commercial traffic increase around north west Strood this dangerous situation is likely to be a regular occurrence without significant infrastructure improvements.

Comment

Representation ID: 950

Received: 29/10/2023

Respondent: Mr Norman Hogben

The air quality around the four elms hill area from Wainscott to Chattenden needs addressing. The A228 to Grain cannot support any more traffic. The roundabout itself is a bottle neck at busy times and if there are problems of any sort on the A228 all the lanes are used as alternative routes and cannot cope.

Comment

Representation ID: 984

Received: 29/10/2023

Respondent: Mr Leslie Brown

Having worked on the M2 widening project for 9 years, now built Junction 1 had a 2 lane off slip Londonbouond. It was reduced to a one lane slip. Possibly due to accidents. It can be changed with funding. Junction 3 has an inadequate 1 lane come 2 lane right turn, off slip coastbound to Maidstone. It may retaining walls but it can be increased. MOVA control may be better at controlling capacity. The Blue bell Hill off slip directly via Buckmore onto the M2 has had its funding cancelled. When the M2 widening was undertaken the cost benefit killed

Comment

Representation ID: 1004

Received: 29/10/2023

Respondent: Mr PHILIP BADMAN

National Highways modelling already forecasts increased traffic volumes along the A228 south from the M2 junction 2 through Halling as a result of the Lower Thames Crossing proposals. This road is already frequently severely congested, even 3 times weekly causing regular rat-running through the narrow Halling High Street, with frequent jamming and consequent driver arguments. A vehicle passage restriction should be considered for Halling High Street to improve the safety and quality of life of Lower Halling villagers. No more development along this section of the A228 should be countenanced as the road infrastructure is inadequate already.

Comment

Representation ID: 1053

Received: 30/10/2023

Respondent: Mrs Maureen Crombie

It is not rocket science to comprehend the appalling condition of Medway's roads. Congestion, potholes, speed humps (which only serve to increase pollution), lack of parking space, poor signage, degraded road markings, overgrown roundabouts and verges etc... Medway is not a nice place to drive. Going 'Green' and attempting to get us all onto a bus is a non-starter. Ensuring newbuilds have a sensible parking area is a must and more strategic use of parking wardens essential. At present all to be found in car parks tracking ticket dodgers. Perhaps an occasional walk along the Luton Road?

Comment

Representation ID: 1070

Received: 30/10/2023

Respondent: Medway Green Party

This unnecessary consideration is another result of inflated housing need.

Comment

Representation ID: 1183

Received: 30/10/2023

Respondent: Redrow Homes Limited

Agent: Ms Emily Brosnan

We support the on-going work on local and strategic highways issues. This is fundamental to the preparation of a sound Local Plan and achieving the Council’s growth aspirations.

Comment

Representation ID: 1201

Received: 30/10/2023

Respondent: Mr Stephen Hesketh

I'm glad that the M2 improvement is being considered and I also believe the LTC is an important improvement for local connectivity

Comment

Representation ID: 1295

Received: 30/10/2023

Respondent: David Hopkins

Agreed.

Comment

Representation ID: 1296

Received: 30/10/2023

Respondent: Mrs Helen Hopkins

Agreed

Comment

Representation ID: 1460

Received: 31/10/2023

Respondent: Mrs Marilyn Stone

All unnecessary if the council weren't working on an inflated housing need.

Comment

Representation ID: 1461

Received: 31/10/2023

Respondent: Mr Alexander Cameron

Please add some information of the role of Trasport Southeast on our transport infrastructure. This is very unclear. As Medway is part of it , we should be driving the agenda vigerously.

Comment

Representation ID: 1464

Received: 31/10/2023

Respondent: Mrs Sheila Pinkstone

Significant infrastructure improvements would be required as we already on the Bush Road
/A228 is a problem and we cannot have traffic lights here. As housing and commercial traffic increases this situation will only get worse with any infrastructure improvements be8ng made.

Comment

Representation ID: 1512

Received: 31/10/2023

Respondent: Richborough

Agent: Pinnacle Planning

Paragraph 5.7 references highway network constraints, including those associated with the Strategic Road Network (SRN), particularly M2 Junction 1.
Richborough consider that the issues raised by National Highways do not preclude appropriately located and planned growth across the north of the borough, and support the prioritised action by Medway Council, working alongside neighbouring authorities and wider stakeholders, to deliver appropriate mitigation. Such mitigation being likely to include both physical infrastructure improvements, as well as ensuring that proposed allocations can facilitate a reduction in the need to travel by private car, in line with DfT Circular 01-2022.

Comment

Representation ID: 1649

Received: 31/10/2023

Respondent: Mr Roger Brown

The plan should not destroy the tiny piece of Green Belt remaining in the west of Medway.

Comment

Representation ID: 1716

Received: 31/10/2023

Respondent: Mr Rupert Turpin

Agreed, and Bluebell hill will need to be improved too. Both M2 and M20 are amongst the heaviest use and most frequently broken down in the country