Medway Local Plan (Regulation 18, 2023)
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Medway Local Plan (Regulation 18, 2023)
5.2
Representation ID: 1633
Received: 31/10/2023
Respondent: Mr Matthew Nightingale
I disagree with the prospect that the local plan can be used to bulldoze through unsustainable developments in the name of 'housing needs'. Sustainability should be at the forefront of the local plan as it will be the younger generations living with the decisions being made today, when many of those making these decisions will not even see out the plan completion.
I disagree with the prospect that the local plan can be used to bulldoze through unsustainable developments in the name of 'housing needs'. Sustainability should be at the forefront of the local plan as it will be the younger generations living with the decisions being made today, when many of those making these decisions will not even see out the plan completion.
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Medway Local Plan (Regulation 18, 2023)
5.11
Representation ID: 1636
Received: 31/10/2023
Respondent: Mr Matthew Nightingale
Considering sharing the burden of housing supply from neighbouring boroughs is unreasonable in Medway's situation. We have an extraordinarily high density per square kilometre, 1.35 times denser than Gravesham based on population figures from 2020.
Considering sharing the burden of housing supply from neighbouring boroughs is unreasonable in Medway's situation. We have an extraordinarily high density per square kilometre, 1.35 times denser than Gravesham based on population figures from 2020.
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Medway Local Plan (Regulation 18, 2023)
5.18
Representation ID: 1639
Received: 31/10/2023
Respondent: Mr Matthew Nightingale
Strood is proving to face a large scale redevelopment as outlined in the image linked, especially close to the town centre. I hope there will be an emphasis on public transport, green spaces and infrastructure improvements as well as a holistic approach to compliment the history of the 'gateway' town to Medway. Instead of funnelling more traffic down the A2, Strood could be the start of a better connected intertown public transport system reducing the car dependency which brings Rochester bridge to a near constant gridlock.
Strood is proving to face a large scale redevelopment as outlined in the image linked, especially close to the town centre. I hope there will be an emphasis on public transport, green spaces and infrastructure improvements as well as a holistic approach to compliment the history of the 'gateway' town to Medway. Instead of funnelling more traffic down the A2, Strood could be the start of a better connected intertown public transport system reducing the car dependency which brings Rochester bridge to a near constant gridlock.
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Medway Local Plan (Regulation 18, 2023)
5.19
Representation ID: 1641
Received: 31/10/2023
Respondent: Mr Matthew Nightingale
To combat urban sprawl and green belt destruction, urban redevelopment should work with the existing public transport to deliver not only medium, but high rise residential. High rise developments with architectural merit would bring local, regional, national and international focus and investment to the towns. Strood, with arguably less historic value compared with Rochester and Chatham could see sustainable high rise developments which would enjoy the beautiful vista of Rochester, Chatham, All Saints Church and following the river up and down stream. With excellent rail and road connections Strood could be a modern gateway with plenty of residential accommodation.
To combat urban sprawl and green belt destruction, urban redevelopment should work with the existing public transport to deliver not only medium, but high rise residential. High rise developments with architectural merit would bring local, regional, national and international focus and investment to the towns. Strood, with arguably less historic value compared with Rochester and Chatham could see sustainable high rise developments which would enjoy the beautiful vista of Rochester, Chatham, All Saints Church and following the river up and down stream. With excellent rail and road connections Strood could be a modern gateway with plenty of residential accommodation.
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Medway Local Plan (Regulation 18, 2023)
5.21
Representation ID: 1643
Received: 31/10/2023
Respondent: Mr Matthew Nightingale
The consideration of waterfront development needs to acknowledge the risk of flooding and sea level rise, not just in the short term but long term.
The consideration of waterfront development needs to acknowledge the risk of flooding and sea level rise, not just in the short term but long term.
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Medway Local Plan (Regulation 18, 2023)
5.23
Representation ID: 1644
Received: 31/10/2023
Respondent: Mr Matthew Nightingale
Agree - High Streets should have a focus on community, local economy and versatility. Retaining historic shop frontages, develop behind and above to incorporate mixed use developments including creative spaces, residential, office, shared work spaces and commercial.
Agree - High Streets should have a focus on community, local economy and versatility. Retaining historic shop frontages, develop behind and above to incorporate mixed use developments including creative spaces, residential, office, shared work spaces and commercial.
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Medway Local Plan (Regulation 18, 2023)
5.29
Representation ID: 1647
Received: 31/10/2023
Respondent: Mr Matthew Nightingale
Considering existing unsustainable traffic levels in the towns and the climate emergency we are facing, there should be minimal focus on car-dependant urban sprawl. The preservation of green spaces within the town need to be safeguarded for the mental well being and health benefits. If farmland within Medway is not proving to be viable, the land could be planted to become urban woodlands and nature reserves to help offset the emissions building nearly 30,000 new homes and traffic will bring.
Considering existing unsustainable traffic levels in the towns and the climate emergency we are facing, there should be minimal focus on car-dependant urban sprawl. The preservation of green spaces within the town need to be safeguarded for the mental well being and health benefits. If farmland within Medway is not proving to be viable, the land could be planted to become urban woodlands and nature reserves to help offset the emissions building nearly 30,000 new homes and traffic will bring.
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Medway Local Plan (Regulation 18, 2023)
5.35
Representation ID: 1650
Received: 31/10/2023
Respondent: Mr Matthew Nightingale
Without the addition of an new motorway junction to the East of the motorway services on the M2 connecting to the A2 East of Rainham on the Medway boundary - it will be impossible to justify more car-dependant urban sprawl in Rainham and expect the traffic to add to the congestion through the High Street or through Newington down to the A249.
Without the addition of an new motorway junction to the East of the motorway services on the M2 connecting to the A2 East of Rainham on the Medway boundary - it will be impossible to justify more car-dependant urban sprawl in Rainham and expect the traffic to add to the congestion through the High Street or through Newington down to the A249.
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Medway Local Plan (Regulation 18, 2023)
5.40
Representation ID: 1654
Received: 31/10/2023
Respondent: Mr Matthew Nightingale
The peninsula should be considered only for last resort developments, no site should be a primary site for expansion. Through the loss of HIF funding and the scrapping of the train station, any further development on the Peninsula will be unsustainable and inappropriate. Developments here seek to only further the problems already faced by rural communities. Not to mention the destruction of suitable farmland and natural environment.
The peninsula should be considered only for last resort developments, no site should be a primary site for expansion. Through the loss of HIF funding and the scrapping of the train station, any further development on the Peninsula will be unsustainable and inappropriate. Developments here seek to only further the problems already faced by rural communities. Not to mention the destruction of suitable farmland and natural environment.
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Medway Local Plan (Regulation 18, 2023)
5.51
Representation ID: 1658
Received: 31/10/2023
Respondent: Mr Matthew Nightingale
Gravesham planning development on their Green Belt should not constitute as a 'free for all' on Medway's adjoining Green Belt. The preservation and enhancement of this space needs to be critical for the future of the area. Cuxton and Halling face further destruction of their Green Belt, the North Downs and the usable agricultural land.
Gravesham planning development on their Green Belt should not constitute as a 'free for all' on Medway's adjoining Green Belt. The preservation and enhancement of this space needs to be critical for the future of the area. Cuxton and Halling face further destruction of their Green Belt, the North Downs and the usable agricultural land.
