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Medway Local Plan (Regulation 18, 2024)
Policy T20: Riverside Path
Representation ID: 3949
Received: 08/09/2024
Respondent: Miss Rachael Selleck
I live in Allhallows, and with Strood being over 9 miles away, expecting people to walk or cycle such a distance is unrealistic. Our local infrastructure is insufficient, leaving us no choice but to travel out of the area. Furthermore, the beautiful countryside that people enjoy walking and cycling through is continually being built on, reducing our access to these vital spaces. The lack of adequate infrastructure and the loss of green spaces highlight the need for a more thoughtful approach to development in our area.
I live in Allhallows, and with Strood being over 9 miles away, expecting people to walk or cycle such a distance is unrealistic. Our local infrastructure is insufficient, leaving us no choice but to travel out of the area. Furthermore, the beautiful countryside that people enjoy walking and cycling through is continually being built on, reducing our access to these vital spaces. The lack of adequate infrastructure and the loss of green spaces highlight the need for a more thoughtful approach to development in our area.
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Medway Local Plan (Regulation 18, 2024)
Policy DM17: Grain Branch
Representation ID: 3953
Received: 08/09/2024
Respondent: Miss Rachael Selleck
Grain and the surrounding villages do not need more houses as they cannot cope with the current demand. Instead, reviving the rail line would be highly beneficial for the local communities. Reopening the rail line with appropriately sized trains and car parks at each station would greatly improve accessibility and convenience. Rather than using the land for new housing, it would be far more advantageous to develop it into a car park for the train station, supporting better transportation options and easing local congestion.
Grain and the surrounding villages do not need more houses as they cannot cope with the current demand. Instead, reviving the rail line would be highly beneficial for the local communities. Reopening the rail line with appropriately sized trains and car parks at each station would greatly improve accessibility and convenience. Rather than using the land for new housing, it would be far more advantageous to develop it into a car park for the train station, supporting better transportation options and easing local congestion.
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Medway Local Plan (Regulation 18, 2024)
Policy T24: Urban Logistics
Representation ID: 3955
Received: 08/09/2024
Respondent: Miss Rachael Selleck
More facilities like Amazon warehouses and other large company warehouses would be highly beneficial to local communities. They provide a significant number of jobs, stimulating the local economy and offering employment opportunities. Additionally, such warehouses often bring improvements in local infrastructure and amenities, as companies invest in the surrounding area to support their operations. They can also boost local businesses by increasing demand for goods and services. Furthermore, these facilities often offer training and development programs, enhancing the skills of the local workforce and contributing to long-term career prospects.
More facilities like Amazon warehouses and other large company warehouses would be highly beneficial to local communities. They provide a significant number of jobs, stimulating the local economy and offering employment opportunities. Additionally, such warehouses often bring improvements in local infrastructure and amenities, as companies invest in the surrounding area to support their operations. They can also boost local businesses by increasing demand for goods and services. Furthermore, these facilities often offer training and development programs, enhancing the skills of the local workforce and contributing to long-term career prospects.
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Medway Local Plan (Regulation 18, 2024)
Policy T25: User Hierarchy and Street Design
Representation ID: 3967
Received: 08/09/2024
Respondent: Miss Rachael Selleck
In Allhallows, the lack of footpaths forces people to walk on the roads, which are too narrow and unsafe for cycling. Street parking is chaotic and dangerous, with Medway Council's recent attempt to address the issue by painting double yellow lines being ineffective due to lack of enforcement. Instead of tackling these problems, the council continues to approve more housing developments with even smaller driveways, worsening the already hazardous street parking situation. This approach only compounds the risks and fails to address the core issues of infrastructure inadequacy and road safety.
In Allhallows, the lack of footpaths forces people to walk on the roads, which are too narrow and unsafe for cycling. Street parking is chaotic and dangerous, with Medway Council's recent attempt to address the issue by painting double yellow lines being ineffective due to lack of enforcement. Instead of tackling these problems, the council continues to approve more housing developments with even smaller driveways, worsening the already hazardous street parking situation. This approach only compounds the risks and fails to address the core issues of infrastructure inadequacy and road safety.
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Medway Local Plan (Regulation 18, 2024)
Policy T26: Accessibility Standards
Representation ID: 3975
Received: 08/09/2024
Respondent: Miss Rachael Selleck
Living in Allhallows, expecting us to walk or cycle for grocery shopping means a 20-mile round trip—an impractical distance. The local primary school is already at capacity due to the influx of new residents from recent housing developments, while the nearby Stoke school has been closed for no apparent reason, forcing local children to our overburdened school. This lack of school spaces means longer commutes for families, with children needing to travel further each year. The current plan highlights how out of touch Medway Council is with the actual needs and infrastructure of our community.
Living in Allhallows, expecting us to walk or cycle for grocery shopping means a 20-mile round trip—an impractical distance. The local primary school is already at capacity due to the influx of new residents from recent housing developments, while the nearby Stoke school has been closed for no apparent reason, forcing local children to our overburdened school. This lack of school spaces means longer commutes for families, with children needing to travel further each year. The current plan highlights how out of touch Medway Council is with the actual needs and infrastructure of our community.
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Medway Local Plan (Regulation 18, 2024)
Policy DM18: Transport Assessments, Transport Statements and Travel Plans
Representation ID: 3979
Received: 08/09/2024
Respondent: Miss Rachael Selleck
I live in Allhallows, and we desperately need improved public transport. Better and more frequent bus services are essential, along with a reliable rail network to connect us efficiently. Increasing the number of local shops would reduce the need for long trips. A consistent and comprehensive transport service throughout Medway is crucial for easier travel. With only four buses a day at best, the current service is inadequate and makes getting around incredibly difficult.
I live in Allhallows, and we desperately need improved public transport. Better and more frequent bus services are essential, along with a reliable rail network to connect us efficiently. Increasing the number of local shops would reduce the need for long trips. A consistent and comprehensive transport service throughout Medway is crucial for easier travel. With only four buses a day at best, the current service is inadequate and makes getting around incredibly difficult.
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Medway Local Plan (Regulation 18, 2024)
Policy DM19: Vehicle Parking
Representation ID: 3989
Received: 08/09/2024
Respondent: Miss Rachael Selleck
I live in Allhallows, where parking on the streets is a constant issue. Many houses, built in the 70s, have driveways barely large enough for one modern car. Yet, Medway Council's new developments feature similarly small driveways, often fitting just one car or, at best, two. This approach exacerbates the problem, flooding our streets with more vehicles. This overcrowding makes driving, walking, and crossing the road hazardous, and the situation is likely to result in serious accidents if not addressed.
I live in Allhallows, where parking on the streets is a constant issue. Many houses, built in the 70s, have driveways barely large enough for one modern car. Yet, Medway Council's new developments feature similarly small driveways, often fitting just one car or, at best, two. This approach exacerbates the problem, flooding our streets with more vehicles. This overcrowding makes driving, walking, and crossing the road hazardous, and the situation is likely to result in serious accidents if not addressed.
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Medway Local Plan (Regulation 18, 2024)
Policy DM20: Cycle Parking and Storage
Representation ID: 3991
Received: 08/09/2024
Respondent: Miss Rachael Selleck
This would definitely not be suitable in the area I live in, Allhallows.
This would definitely not be suitable in the area I live in, Allhallows.
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Medway Local Plan (Regulation 18, 2024)
Policy DM20: Cycle Parking and Storage
Representation ID: 4008
Received: 08/09/2024
Respondent: Miss Rachael Selleck
You need to improve the infrastructure first. The majority of people in Medway live too far from their workplaces to cycle. With current road conditions and lack of safe cycling routes, relying on cars is often the only viable option. Investing in better infrastructure, such as improved public transport and safer cycling paths, is essential before expanding housing or increasing traffic. Until these changes are made, building more houses without addressing these fundamental issues will only exacerbate the problems of congestion and pollution, contradicting the goals for sustainable travel and reducing car dependency.
You need to improve the infrastructure first. The majority of people in Medway live too far from their workplaces to cycle. With current road conditions and lack of safe cycling routes, relying on cars is often the only viable option. Investing in better infrastructure, such as improved public transport and safer cycling paths, is essential before expanding housing or increasing traffic. Until these changes are made, building more houses without addressing these fundamental issues will only exacerbate the problems of congestion and pollution, contradicting the goals for sustainable travel and reducing car dependency.
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Medway Local Plan (Regulation 18, 2024)
Policy T27: Reducing Health Inequalities and Supporting Health and Wellbeing
Representation ID: 4015
Received: 08/09/2024
Respondent: Miss Rachael Selleck
Building in Allhallows, where I live, will have a detrimental impact on residents' health and wellbeing. By taking away green spaces, you'll reduce areas for recreation and relaxation, crucial for mental and physical health. The increase in cars will raise pollution levels, worsening air quality and adding strain to our already weakened sewage system. These combined effects will significantly degrade the quality of life, making our village less healthy and less enjoyable to live in. The focus should be on improving existing infrastructure and preserving green spaces, rather than expanding housing in a way that harms the community.
Building in Allhallows, where I live, will have a detrimental impact on residents' health and wellbeing. By taking away green spaces, you'll reduce areas for recreation and relaxation, crucial for mental and physical health. The increase in cars will raise pollution levels, worsening air quality and adding strain to our already weakened sewage system. These combined effects will significantly degrade the quality of life, making our village less healthy and less enjoyable to live in. The focus should be on improving existing infrastructure and preserving green spaces, rather than expanding housing in a way that harms the community.
