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Comment

Representation ID: 383

Received: 02/10/2023

Respondent: Mr Nicholas Dowling

we support this aspiration

Comment

Representation ID: 426

Received: 06/10/2023

Respondent: Mrs Jill Norton

Very sensible

Comment

Representation ID: 510

Received: 19/10/2023

Respondent: Mr Keith Swaden

The apartment block developments along Pier Road over the last few years has greatly improved the area and provides many homes. However, if Chatham Docks was also developed for housing, there would just be continuous lines of apartment blocks all the way to St Mary's Island. This would just be taking this sort of development too far and will lose the distinctive heritage provided by the docks. Any plan for Medway needs to include diversity and Chatham Docks definitely provides this, especially if it is fully developed as a port and business park, specifically related to shipping activity.

Comment

Representation ID: 553

Received: 22/10/2023

Respondent: Miss Ruby Heera

Please could rooftops also be considered, if safe. A few rooftops for various uses would add alot of value to the area e.g. rooftop cinema clubs, rooftop gardens, rooftop restaurants/bars overlooking the castle etc.

Comment

Representation ID: 625

Received: 25/10/2023

Respondent: Mrs Daniela Baylis

this seems an excellent approach

Comment

Representation ID: 683

Received: 26/10/2023

Respondent: Ms Catriona Jamieson

When repurposing - must take account of Town and Country's 11 Health Homes Principles

Comment

Representation ID: 805

Received: 27/10/2023

Respondent: Mr Adam Taylor

Great idea! yes please

Comment

Representation ID: 874

Received: 28/10/2023

Respondent: Mr Keith Harrison

Vacant units on the High Street could be repurposed, renovated and retrofitted to provide a more economic result for an already familiar part of the urban fabric.

Comment

Representation ID: 928

Received: 28/10/2023

Respondent: Mr Keith Clear

This seems a reasonably sensible idea but we need to make our towns more inviting for businesses and more independents like Whitstable

Comment

Representation ID: 1000

Received: 29/10/2023

Respondent: Mr Leslie Brown

Working from home based on my research (traffic counts) suggests car travel trip rates are 40% below what it was pre pandemic. However TRICS have undertaken no research so far.

Comment

Representation ID: 1087

Received: 30/10/2023

Respondent: Medway Green Party

Vacant units on the High Street could be repurposed, renovated and retrofitted to provide a more economic result for an already familiar part of the urban fabric

Comment

Representation ID: 1214

Received: 30/10/2023

Respondent: Mr Stephen Hesketh

Good ideas here

Comment

Representation ID: 1258

Received: 30/10/2023

Respondent: Mrs Sue Harwood

If retail units are empty for long-term periods, it would make sense to re-utilise these.

Comment

Representation ID: 1537

Received: 31/10/2023

Respondent: Mrs Marilyn Stone

Fully support this objective

Comment

Representation ID: 1562

Received: 31/10/2023

Respondent: Mr Fred Skipsey

This would be a really excellent and positive development.

Comment

Representation ID: 1644

Received: 31/10/2023

Respondent: Mr Matthew Nightingale

Agree - High Streets should have a focus on community, local economy and versatility. Retaining historic shop frontages, develop behind and above to incorporate mixed use developments including creative spaces, residential, office, shared work spaces and commercial.

Comment

Representation ID: 1678

Received: 31/10/2023

Respondent: Mrs Helen Hopkins

High streets do need regenerating. if people can visit a health centre in a high street they are more likely to stay and so some shopping.
And High streets could be good starter homes.
Parking should be affordable to encourage people to visit.

Comment

Representation ID: 1722

Received: 31/10/2023

Respondent: Mr Rupert Turpin

This seems as if it could work

Comment

Representation ID: 1744

Received: 31/10/2023

Respondent: Mr Andrew Lawrence

Agree that some retail units and empty office space should be converted to housing.