Policy T15: Sequential Assessment

Comment

Representation ID: 2458

Received: 04/09/2024

Respondent: Mr Leslie Brown

Horsted retail park now has food, KFC, Home bargains, Aldi, they have driven more town centre shops to close. Free parking, EV parking spaces used by everyone. Not one larger retail outlet in Chatham. All are coffee shops.

Comment

Representation ID: 2538

Received: 05/09/2024

Respondent: Mr eric hall

Inclusion of Hempstead Valley within the requirement to carry out a sequential assessment is objected to. Please refer to full submission issued by email for full representations.

Comment

Representation ID: 2610

Received: 05/09/2024

Respondent: Mrs Alison Mings

I agree with this approach

Comment

Representation ID: 2842

Received: 06/09/2024

Respondent: Mrs pat cooper

When the new LIDL store was proposed in Gillingham, , the Sequential test was activated. There was nowhere for the LIDL store to go other that where it is now. This caused no end of arguments, and various Council meetings before it got the final go ahead.
Therefore, if this test has to go ahead , it must be very watertight and understood by all parties, because it took up so much time and effort.

Comment

Representation ID: 3138

Received: 07/09/2024

Respondent: Mr Anthony Rees

No comment here

Comment

Representation ID: 3296

Received: 07/09/2024

Respondent: Mrs Yvonne Forrest

more shops are needed on the strood side of the river thereby less journey time

Comment

Representation ID: 3875

Received: 08/09/2024

Respondent: Miss Rachael Selleck

Infrastructure development in Medway is crucial and should be prioritised over new housing projects. Without a robust infrastructure—encompassing roads, public transport, utilities, and local amenities—new housing will only exacerbate existing issues like traffic congestion, inadequate services, and reduced quality of life. Investing in infrastructure will support sustainable growth, improve living conditions, and ensure that any new developments can be effectively integrated into the community. Prioritising infrastructure will provide a solid foundation for future housing and help address current problems, ultimately benefiting residents and fostering a more balanced, functional environment.

Comment

Representation ID: 3962

Received: 08/09/2024

Respondent: Mrs Maureen Wade

Sequential assessment is essential. There are sites in the proposed plan that should not be included in the plan but probably will be so to safeguard these sites from being the first to be developed there has to be a centre first proposal. In addition, it should be clear to the local residents that all other avenues of developing within the centres has been explored before permission is given for outside centre proposals.