Medway Local Plan (Regulation 18, 2024)

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Form ID: 2202

Respondent: Mr Paul Hickmott

Do you think this policy provides effective guidance on the required housing mix in Medway?

The spatial option 3 is the best way forward to obtain the correct housing mix. I wish to place my objection to Site ID CHR4 Form Submission ID 253 This site was allocated for a possible new cement works at a public inquiry with the proviso that when the works were finished it reverted back to its previous usage. If a minimum of 1000 new dwellings are built on this site then Snodland and Halling are being physically joined into one urban area. To describe this as a possible housing development as " part of a larger oppotunity which includes land to the south within Tonbridge and Malling administration area. The larger oppotunity could deliver an urban extension to Snodland providing 5000 new homes, new schools, community and commercial facilities as well as exensive green infrastructure. The uploaded Prospectus describes both possibilities" While appreciating neigbouring authorities need to consult each other a 4000 new homes development to the South of Medways boundary will swamp Snodland and destroy not only Green Belt Land but will also be built on Areas of Outstanding Narural Beauty. I totally object to this proposal.

Do you agree with having a 10% requirement for affordable housing on urban brownfield sites and 30% requirement for affordable housing on greenfield sites and higher value urban locations?

There ought to be the highest requirement for both urban brownfield sites as well as greenfield sites of 50%.

What do you consider would represent an effective alternative approach? Do you agree with a varied approach for affordable housing requirements based on the different value areas across Medway?

Unless the amount of affordable housing is increased throughout Medway then the waiting lists will not shorten. It may be prudent to build less in some areas but make the numbers up in other areas.

What do you consider would represent an effective split of tenures between social/affordable rent and intermediate/low-cost home ownership housing in delivering affordable housing?

60%- 40%

What do you consider would represent an effective split of tenures between social/affordable rent and intermediate/low-cost home ownership housing in delivering affordable housing?

At least 60% social / affordable rent to 40% intermediate/ low cost housing.

Do you have views on defining the limits to over-concentration of HMOs in a community? What criteria would be recommended?

No more than 20% of HMOs in a community.

Do you have any sites you wish to promote for self-build allocation?

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