Policy S24: Infrastructure Delivery

Comment

Representation ID: 2085

Received: 29/08/2024

Respondent: Daren Halfpenny

This is a total word-salad that addresses none of the issues specific to this community! NO mention of a new hospital. NO specific mention of any new infrastructure and where it is to be located, NO specific details of the needs or wants other than to SAY what you intend to do with no indication of HOW it's going to happen!!! Lidsing in Maidstone are also throwing an extra 2,000 homes on our doorstep with no extra infrastructure going towards looking after ~6,000 new inhabitants there - MEDWAY IS TAKING THE BRUNT OF CATERING FOR THEM TOO!!

Comment

Representation ID: 2230

Received: 03/09/2024

Respondent: Mr Robin Watkins

Infrastructure needs to come first. Wherever the development might be.

Comment

Representation ID: 2273

Received: 04/09/2024

Respondent: Southern Water

Southern Water may have to provide additional water or wastewater infrastructure to serve new and existing customers or meet stricter environmental standards. It is likely that there would be limited options with regard to location, as the infrastructure would need to connect into existing networks. We therefore request that the following wording is added to this policy:

New and improved utility infrastructure will be encouraged and supported in order to meet the identified needs of the community subject to other policies in the plan.

Comment

Representation ID: 2582

Received: 05/09/2024

Respondent: Mrs Bhinder Dhothar

Gp access to allow people to be more proactive for the wellbeing. Centres to help with ordering prescriptions online, and someone to talk to about financial support paid by the banks as all banks have closed in Rainham kent - A community hub that is disability friendly and free

Comment

Representation ID: 2761

Received: 06/09/2024

Respondent: CPRE Kent

Agent: Mr Richard Thompson

In response to Q42

Agree that infrastructure needs must be identified. this will need to apply across the whole of the district, including focusing on broad locations for development and strategic sites.

Comment

Representation ID: 2762

Received: 06/09/2024

Respondent: CPRE Kent

Agent: Mr Richard Thompson

In response to Q43

The Council will need to align infrastructure provision with growth, by, as set out in the daft policy ensuring that there is a timely delivery of infrastructure, with on-site delivery made ahead of occupation.

Comment

Representation ID: 3039

Received: 06/09/2024

Respondent: Mrs Helen Selleck

You can build as many nhs facilities or schools but already it is proven it is difficult/impossible to employ the staff. Teachers and doctors do not want to work/travel away from towns on inadequate roads. It takes up too much time and money and adds too many hours to a long day.

Comment

Representation ID: 3211

Received: 07/09/2024

Respondent: Mr Anthony Rees

You wouldn't need to worry about this would you if you weren't letting all these houses go ahead

Comment

Representation ID: 3318

Received: 07/09/2024

Respondent: Miss Jackie Forrest

Develop and improve the current infrastructure before moving forward with further development

Comment

Representation ID: 3340

Received: 07/09/2024

Respondent: Mrs Yvonne Forrest

problem is it never happens you build but no infrasturcter is put in pace

Comment

Representation ID: 3474

Received: 08/09/2024

Respondent: ArcelorMittal Kent Wire Limited

Agent: Lucy McDonnell

The draft Local Plan fails to protect infrastructure assets at Chatham Docks as the proposed residential redevelopment will lead to the loss of a non-tidal dock, a key and unique infrastructure asset. Further, there is no consideration of the loss of the ArcelorMittal Kent Wire facility as a result of the proposed redevelopment of their site, and the impact that will have on region wide infrastructure projects where the steel products required are no longer produced locally and may be less available, need to travel long distances, and be at greater cost.

A full representation is provided to planning.policy@medway.gov.uk

Comment

Representation ID: 3655

Received: 08/09/2024

Respondent: Mr John Williams

The emerging local plan must have sustainable transport infrastructure plan for the whole of medway as there
Are different needs for different areas of Medway.
Transport infrastructure is one on the biggest debates going on since the failure of ZHIF bid.
It must has intensive interaction with local residents to get the right infrastructure for that part of Medway.
Infrastructure is one of the chief topic on the agenda and we must get it right first time.
A sustainable transport infrastructure is the key to everything that comes with a new local plan.

Comment

Representation ID: 3837

Received: 08/09/2024

Respondent: Mrs Sue Bassett

Road infrastructure is in a poor state. The standard of existing roads is appalling. Congestion is serious during peak times and increasingly at other times during the day. How will the new developments feed into these congested areas? What is the role of the council in improving infrastructure from the new developments? There looks to be a significant "get out" for developers not to build the necessary infrastructure.

Comment

Representation ID: 3934

Received: 08/09/2024

Respondent: ArcelorMittal Kent Wire Limited

Agent: Lucy McDonnell

The draft Local Plan fails to protect infrastructure assets at Chatham Docks as the proposed residential redevelopment will lead to the loss of a non-tidal dock, a key and unique infrastructure asset. Further, there is no consideration of the loss of the ArcelorMittal Kent Wire facility as a result of the proposed redevelopment of their site, and the impact that will have on region wide infrastructure projects where the steel products required are no longer produced locally and may be less available, need to travel long distances, and be at greater cost.
A full representation is provided to planning.policy@medway.gov.uk

Comment

Representation ID: 4041

Received: 08/09/2024

Respondent: Miss Rachael Selleck

You want to take away our green spaces to build more houses we don’t need. Instead, you should be investing in infrastructure and genuinely consulting with every village and local community. Ask the people what they truly need and want, rather than making decisions that often lead to problems. Medway Council’s past approach of acting without proper consultation has resulted in repeated mistakes. It’s time for Medway Council to listen to the residents and address their actual needs, rather than pursuing plans that only serve to create further issues.

Comment

Representation ID: 4076

Received: 08/09/2024

Respondent: Mr Robert Wyatt

The Medway Towns is a traffic jam. The proposed Thames Tunnel will exacerbate this. Good luck.