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Medway Local Plan (Regulation 18, 2024)
Policy S18: Rochester District Centre
Representation ID: 3880
Received: 08/09/2024
Respondent: Miss Rachael Selleck
Rochester District Centre urgently needs substantial improvements and investment. Over the years, the area has deteriorated, with many local businesses struggling and the shopping environment becoming less welcoming. A significant overhaul is required to revitalise the district, enhance its appeal, and support the local economy. Investing in infrastructure, safety measures, and public amenities is crucial to restoring Rochester District Centre to a vibrant and thriving hub that better serves the community and attracts visitors. Immediate and comprehensive action is needed to address these pressing issues and reinvigorate the area.
Rochester District Centre urgently needs substantial improvements and investment. Over the years, the area has deteriorated, with many local businesses struggling and the shopping environment becoming less welcoming. A significant overhaul is required to revitalise the district, enhance its appeal, and support the local economy. Investing in infrastructure, safety measures, and public amenities is crucial to restoring Rochester District Centre to a vibrant and thriving hub that better serves the community and attracts visitors. Immediate and comprehensive action is needed to address these pressing issues and reinvigorate the area.
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Medway Local Plan (Regulation 18, 2024)
Policy S19: Gillingham District Centre
Representation ID: 3881
Received: 08/09/2024
Respondent: Miss Rachael Selleck
Gillingham District Centre urgently requires substantial investment and improvement. The area has seen a decline in its appeal and functionality, with many shops and facilities underperforming or closing. To revitalise the district, significant work is needed to enhance infrastructure, boost local businesses, and improve safety and aesthetics. Without such investment, Gillingham District Centre will continue to struggle, impacting local residents and the broader community. Addressing these issues is crucial for fostering a vibrant, thriving area that meets the needs of its residents and attracts visitors.
Gillingham District Centre urgently requires substantial investment and improvement. The area has seen a decline in its appeal and functionality, with many shops and facilities underperforming or closing. To revitalise the district, significant work is needed to enhance infrastructure, boost local businesses, and improve safety and aesthetics. Without such investment, Gillingham District Centre will continue to struggle, impacting local residents and the broader community. Addressing these issues is crucial for fostering a vibrant, thriving area that meets the needs of its residents and attracts visitors.
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Medway Local Plan (Regulation 18, 2024)
Policy S20: Strood District Centre
Representation ID: 3882
Received: 08/09/2024
Respondent: Miss Rachael Selleck
Strood District Centre urgently requires substantial investment and improvement. The area has deteriorated significantly, with outdated facilities and a lack of vibrant community spaces. To revitalise Strood, there must be a focus on modernising infrastructure, enhancing public spaces, and supporting local businesses. Addressing these issues will not only boost the local economy but also improve the quality of life for residents. Investing in the district centre is crucial for creating a thriving, attractive environment that meets the needs of the community and encourages future growth and development. Strood does not need 800 new houses, that is ridiculous.
Strood District Centre urgently requires substantial investment and improvement. The area has deteriorated significantly, with outdated facilities and a lack of vibrant community spaces. To revitalise Strood, there must be a focus on modernising infrastructure, enhancing public spaces, and supporting local businesses. Addressing these issues will not only boost the local economy but also improve the quality of life for residents. Investing in the district centre is crucial for creating a thriving, attractive environment that meets the needs of the community and encourages future growth and development. Strood does not need 800 new houses, that is ridiculous.
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Medway Local Plan (Regulation 18, 2024)
Policy S22: Hoo Peninsula
Representation ID: 3885
Received: 08/09/2024
Respondent: Miss Rachael Selleck
I live in Allhallows and agree that we lack adequate infrastructure. Given this admission, it's perplexing why there are plans to build more houses here. The area’s current infrastructure is insufficient and unsustainable for additional development. Instead of focusing on more housing, the Hoo Peninsula urgently needs infrastructure investments to support the existing community. Prioritising improvements to infrastructure will ensure that any future developments are sustainable and genuinely beneficial to residents.
I live in Allhallows and agree that we lack adequate infrastructure. Given this admission, it's perplexing why there are plans to build more houses here. The area’s current infrastructure is insufficient and unsustainable for additional development. Instead of focusing on more housing, the Hoo Peninsula urgently needs infrastructure investments to support the existing community. Prioritising improvements to infrastructure will ensure that any future developments are sustainable and genuinely beneficial to residents.
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Medway Local Plan (Regulation 18, 2024)
Policy DM12: Local and Rural Centres
Representation ID: 3887
Received: 08/09/2024
Respondent: Miss Rachael Selleck
I live in Allhallows and agree that our infrastructure is inadequate. It’s perplexing that more houses are being proposed here despite your own admission that our current infrastructure cannot support additional development and is not sustainable. What we need is investment in infrastructure, not more housing. If the Council truly cares about our community, it should prioritise improving our existing facilities rather than overburdening us with new developments. Supporting our infrastructure needs will better serve the community and ensure that future growth is manageable and beneficial.
I live in Allhallows and agree that our infrastructure is inadequate. It’s perplexing that more houses are being proposed here despite your own admission that our current infrastructure cannot support additional development and is not sustainable. What we need is investment in infrastructure, not more housing. If the Council truly cares about our community, it should prioritise improving our existing facilities rather than overburdening us with new developments. Supporting our infrastructure needs will better serve the community and ensure that future growth is manageable and beneficial.
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Medway Local Plan (Regulation 18, 2024)
Policy T18: Shopping Parades and Neighbourhood centres
Representation ID: 3904
Received: 08/09/2024
Respondent: Miss Rachael Selleck
I live in Allhallows, and while we certainly need more shops and improved infrastructure, we do not need additional houses. Our current infrastructure is already stretched thin, and we struggle to manage the existing housing. Adding more homes without addressing these critical issues will only exacerbate the problems we face. The focus should be on enhancing our local facilities and infrastructure to better support the community we have, rather than increasing the housing burden.
I live in Allhallows, and while we certainly need more shops and improved infrastructure, we do not need additional houses. Our current infrastructure is already stretched thin, and we struggle to manage the existing housing. Adding more homes without addressing these critical issues will only exacerbate the problems we face. The focus should be on enhancing our local facilities and infrastructure to better support the community we have, rather than increasing the housing burden.
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Medway Local Plan (Regulation 18, 2024)
Policy T19: Meanwhile Uses
Representation ID: 3907
Received: 08/09/2024
Respondent: Miss Rachael Selleck
I appreciate the concept of Meanwhile Uses, which involve temporarily using vacant spaces, units, and plots for up to 6 months if they align with the Council’s strategies. While this approach might not suit Allhallows, I see its value elsewhere. It can serve as a trial to determine what local areas genuinely need and enjoy. If a temporary use proves successful and beneficial, it could be considered for a more permanent installation, making it a flexible way to enhance community spaces and meet evolving local needs.
I appreciate the concept of Meanwhile Uses, which involve temporarily using vacant spaces, units, and plots for up to 6 months if they align with the Council’s strategies. While this approach might not suit Allhallows, I see its value elsewhere. It can serve as a trial to determine what local areas genuinely need and enjoy. If a temporary use proves successful and beneficial, it could be considered for a more permanent installation, making it a flexible way to enhance community spaces and meet evolving local needs.
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Medway Local Plan (Regulation 18, 2024)
Policy DM13: Medway Valley Leisure Park
Representation ID: 3911
Received: 08/09/2024
Respondent: Miss Rachael Selleck
Enhancing Medway Valley Leisure Park will greatly benefit the area, but it must be done properly. It’s crucial to consult with local residents to understand their needs and preferences, rather than making assumptions. Medway Council’s past decisions often reflect a lack of accurate local input, leading to unsatisfactory outcomes. By actively engaging with the community and considering their feedback, the improvements can be more effectively tailored to meet local needs and expectations, ensuring a positive impact for everyone.
Enhancing Medway Valley Leisure Park will greatly benefit the area, but it must be done properly. It’s crucial to consult with local residents to understand their needs and preferences, rather than making assumptions. Medway Council’s past decisions often reflect a lack of accurate local input, leading to unsatisfactory outcomes. By actively engaging with the community and considering their feedback, the improvements can be more effectively tailored to meet local needs and expectations, ensuring a positive impact for everyone.
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Medway Local Plan (Regulation 18, 2024)
Vision for Access and Movement in Medway
Representation ID: 3943
Received: 08/09/2024
Respondent: Miss Rachael Selleck
I live in Allhallows, where access to essential services is severely limited. Our local schools are full, and grocery shops are 10-11 miles away, requiring a 20-22 mile round trip. We have no alternative facilities, and the area has been neglected by Medway Council for years. With everything so far away, residents must rely on cars, increasing road traffic and pollution. Adding more houses will only exacerbate this issue, undermining efforts to reduce car use and pollution by 2050. Medway Council needs to address these challenges and consider the impact on outlying communities.
I live in Allhallows, where access to essential services is severely limited. Our local schools are full, and grocery shops are 10-11 miles away, requiring a 20-22 mile round trip. We have no alternative facilities, and the area has been neglected by Medway Council for years. With everything so far away, residents must rely on cars, increasing road traffic and pollution. Adding more houses will only exacerbate this issue, undermining efforts to reduce car use and pollution by 2050. Medway Council needs to address these challenges and consider the impact on outlying communities.
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Medway Local Plan (Regulation 18, 2024)
Policy DM15: Monitoring and Managing Development
Representation ID: 3946
Received: 08/09/2024
Respondent: Miss Rachael Selleck
Building in Allhallows will inevitably increase the number of cars on the road, as the area lacks sufficient infrastructure to support additional residents. With limited local amenities and services, people will be forced to drive long distances for their daily needs, worsening traffic congestion and pollution. The roads are not designed to handle a higher volume of vehicles, and the infrastructure cannot realistically be upgraded to accommodate the growing population. Consequently, the expansion will exacerbate these issues, leading to more traffic problems and environmental impacts, as Allhallows was never intended to support such a large number of people.
Building in Allhallows will inevitably increase the number of cars on the road, as the area lacks sufficient infrastructure to support additional residents. With limited local amenities and services, people will be forced to drive long distances for their daily needs, worsening traffic congestion and pollution. The roads are not designed to handle a higher volume of vehicles, and the infrastructure cannot realistically be upgraded to accommodate the growing population. Consequently, the expansion will exacerbate these issues, leading to more traffic problems and environmental impacts, as Allhallows was never intended to support such a large number of people.
