Medway Local Plan (Regulation 18, 2023)

Comment

Representation ID: 1210

Received: 30/10/2023

Respondent: Mr Stephen Hesketh

Looking at the Urban generation map, the largest area for development under this category appears to be Chatham Docks. This is definitely not a given proposal and until recently the council and local MPs were set against this proposal. There is definitely not enough infrastructure in this area to support this proposal.

Comment

Representation ID: 1212

Received: 30/10/2023

Respondent: Mr Stephen Hesketh

Any proposal by developers must be carefully considered by planners to ensure the buildings have an aesthetic appearance and fit in with their surroundings. There ae so many buildings in the Medway Towns which must have been rubber stamped without even being looked at.

Comment

Representation ID: 1213

Received: 30/10/2023

Respondent: Mr Stephen Hesketh

Chatham Docks development is nota good idea for an all raft of reasons - losing local businesses, lack of supporting infrastructure etc

Comment

Representation ID: 1214

Received: 30/10/2023

Respondent: Mr Stephen Hesketh

Good ideas here

Comment

Representation ID: 1221

Received: 30/10/2023

Respondent: Mr Stephen Hesketh

Transport needs a lot of consideration. The existing road structure is appalling. There are also constant road works everywhere you go. There is little or no coordination of these works as there was in the past. Local roads need to be upgraded before any further development and some clever ideas put in place. Much improved and safe cycle and foot paths are required. A circular bus route should be employed Chatham - Rainham - Gillingham with regular services and in-time information at bus stops. Consideration should also be given to a circular tram route.

Comment

Representation ID: 1225

Received: 30/10/2023

Respondent: Mr Stephen Hesketh

There has been a long term proposal to create a footpath from Riverside through to Strood etc. This ahs never been developed although bits are in place. The missing links should be developed and older parts improved.

Comment

Representation ID: 1231

Received: 30/10/2023

Respondent: Mr Stephen Hesketh

Very important. Many of these sites have been left for years and the council should make landlords/landowners develop or go for compulsory purchase. I can never understand why land or properties are left to decay for years. these people obviously don't need the money. Take the shop just down from The Holywood Bowl in Gillingham with the old circular frontage. A complete eyesore and it's been like this for years. Time to get tough, should be treated as an environmental issue. These buildings have a serious effect on people well being.

Comment

Representation ID: 1233

Received: 30/10/2023

Respondent: Mr Stephen Hesketh

Yes, it is essential infrastructure including transport, health and education provision are guaranteed before any new homes are agreed.

Comment

Representation ID: 1235

Received: 30/10/2023

Respondent: Mr Stephen Hesketh

Chatham Docks should be left as it is a successful local business and there is no infrastructure to support any more houses in this area.

Comment

Representation ID: 1236

Received: 30/10/2023

Respondent: Mr Stephen Hesketh

It is important to keep the green lungs. Redevelopment of these areas should not be considered.