Policy S20: Strood District Centre

Comment

Representation ID: 2131

Received: 02/09/2024

Respondent: Mr James Wood

Parking is very restricted in Strood and the car parks provided by the current supermarkets are limited to short time periods, this driving shoppers to out of area. Any future planing for Stood should address parking issues and how to provide longer stay car parking, so people stay longer and spend more in the local business. With the river front, Strood has ideal opportunities as a destination and link in with Rochester hight street., but there are issues that need to be addressed.

Comment

Representation ID: 2866

Received: 06/09/2024

Respondent: Mrs pat cooper

Strood Shopping area is so much better. More Choice ,But the traffic is horrendous.

Comment

Representation ID: 3146

Received: 07/09/2024

Respondent: Mr Anthony Rees

No comment

Comment

Representation ID: 3207

Received: 07/09/2024

Respondent: Mrs Lynn Davis

Now that Strood has no major banks, only one building society is a big factor that has made it lose footfall The Post Office copes well but cannot help if you need to actually visit your bank. If you are going to Chatham to access your bank, then you will shop there also. This is a problem that needs addressing

Comment

Representation ID: 3276

Received: 07/09/2024

Respondent: Miss Jackie Forrest

Road improvements and better parking facilities required

Comment

Representation ID: 3302

Received: 07/09/2024

Respondent: Mrs Yvonne Forrest

agree

Comment

Representation ID: 3421

Received: 08/09/2024

Respondent: Ms Linda Driver

Strood is becoming an excellent place to shop mainly in the retail park but needs more improvement on the actual high street - mostly restrained because of the through traffic which destroys any ambiance possible

Comment

Representation ID: 3882

Received: 08/09/2024

Respondent: Miss Rachael Selleck

Strood District Centre urgently requires substantial investment and improvement. The area has deteriorated significantly, with outdated facilities and a lack of vibrant community spaces. To revitalise Strood, there must be a focus on modernising infrastructure, enhancing public spaces, and supporting local businesses. Addressing these issues will not only boost the local economy but also improve the quality of life for residents. Investing in the district centre is crucial for creating a thriving, attractive environment that meets the needs of the community and encourages future growth and development. Strood does not need 800 new houses, that is ridiculous.

Comment

Representation ID: 4058

Received: 08/09/2024

Respondent: Mr Robert Wyatt

Agreed

Comment

Representation ID: 4100

Received: 08/09/2024

Respondent: Medway Labour and Cooperative Group

Support investment in Strood through mixed use development including residential and office accommodation.

Need for banking facilities to be reprovided. Aspirations for higher quality urban realm very much supported

Retail park facilities are in high demand, but some provision of supermarkets should be provided in wider catchment area (Hoo, Cuxton & Halling) to mitigate impacts of congestion and air quality and provide balanced retail mix.

Significant long term opportunity through public transport via Strood platforms on Victoria line and provision of future BRT/Tram networks. Road networks provide excellent local connectivity but can cause congestion, severance and air quality issues