Medway Local Plan (Regulation 18, 2023)
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Medway Local Plan (Regulation 18, 2023)
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Representation ID: 1387
Received: 31/10/2023
Respondent: Kingfisher Access Ltd
Agent: DHA Planning
While Medway may be defined by its river and estuaries, we are concerned with the lack of representation offered in the local plan to those who live on houseboats. Medway has a duty under the Housing Planning Act 1985 (amended 2016) to have regard to those who live on houseboats.
Living on houseboats is a traditional and historic way of living, and a way to increase the vibrancy and accessibility of the river is to provide adequate mooring spaces in central locations.
While Medway may be defined by its river and estuaries, we are concerned with the lack of representation offered in the local plan to those who live on houseboats. Medway has a duty under the Housing Planning Act 1985 (amended 2016) to have regard to those who live on houseboats.
Living on houseboats is a traditional and historic way of living, and a way to increase the vibrancy and accessibility of the river is to provide adequate mooring spaces in central locations.
