Policy T2: Housing Mix

Comment

Representation ID: 3762

Received: 08/09/2024

Respondent: Miss Rachael Selleck

The new housing developments fall short in addressing the diverse needs of the growing and changing population. They offer a limited range of housing types, with most units being small, identical, and featuring tiny gardens and driveways. The uniformity and high cost of these homes are unjustifiable, making them unsustainable for future needs. This lack of variety fails to accommodate different family sizes, lifestyles, and economic backgrounds, and does not support the broader community's requirements. The developments need to incorporate a more diverse and adaptable housing mix to truly meet the evolving demands of the population.

Comment

Representation ID: 3785

Received: 08/09/2024

Respondent: Mr Rupert Turpin

We are building far too many flats ( over 50%) This is not good for children and families which Medway has always been strong on. The family friendly promotion is a sham when compared to this vital statistic.

Comment

Representation ID: 3793

Received: 08/09/2024

Respondent: Mrs Sue Bassett

How can residential development be considered in isolation from infrastructure especially roads?
How will affordable housing be offered for local people and not people from outside the area or buy to let landlords?

Comment

Representation ID: 3854

Received: 08/09/2024

Respondent: Mrs Kay Hutchfield

I am confused by the term ‘affordable homes’. I initially I thought people were talking about building council houses to rent.
I lived in a council house all my childhood. I believe that what was gained by selling off council housing stock was at a cost to poorer families like mine and placed an added burden on social housing services.
You can’t turn the clock back but there must be a better way to provide those on lower incomes with a decent place to rent. As you know housing is not all about numbers.

Comment

Representation ID: 4005

Received: 08/09/2024

Respondent: Mrs Alison Gray

A mix of accommodation is immensely important not just for the needs of the population, but for maintaining a healthy society. Isolated enclaves lead to divisions.

Comment

Representation ID: 4028

Received: 08/09/2024

Respondent: Mr James Gilbourne

The majority of new housing in Medway must be located where there is the least housing now i.e. on the Hoo Peninsula.
The green spaces around Rainham and the majority of the Capstone Valley must be kept undeveloped as areas in the southern half of Medway has had enormous quantities of new houses over the last 50 yrs.

Comment

Representation ID: 4099

Received: 08/09/2024

Respondent: Miss Sarah Tyler

What considerations will be given to Medway residents over buyers from outside the area, can there be a residents only package where residents are identified and given priority?