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Medway Local Plan (Regulation 18, 2024)
Policy DM2: Contaminated Land
Representation ID: 2488
Received: 04/09/2024
Respondent: Medway Labour and Cooperative Group
Affirm
Affirm
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Medway Local Plan (Regulation 18, 2024)
Policy DM3: Air Quality
Representation ID: 2490
Received: 04/09/2024
Respondent: Medway Labour and Cooperative Group
AQ is a significant issue - upcoming task group recommendations may be able to strengthen this
AQ is a significant issue - upcoming task group recommendations may be able to strengthen this
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Medway Local Plan (Regulation 18, 2024)
Policy DM4: Noise and Light Pollution
Representation ID: 2491
Received: 04/09/2024
Respondent: Medway Labour and Cooperative Group
Affirm
Affirm
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Medway Local Plan (Regulation 18, 2024)
Policy S7: Green Belt
Representation ID: 2492
Received: 04/09/2024
Respondent: Medway Labour and Cooperative Group
Affirm
Affirm
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Medway Local Plan (Regulation 18, 2024)
Policy T1: Promoting High Quality Design
Representation ID: 3225
Received: 07/09/2024
Respondent: Medway Labour and Cooperative Group
Fully support this policy
Fully support this policy
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Medway Local Plan (Regulation 18, 2024)
Policy T3: Affordable Housing
Representation ID: 3954
Received: 08/09/2024
Respondent: Medway Labour and Cooperative Group
I would suggest amending the sentence
The level of affordable housing required is informed by the Local Plan Viability Assessment, which distinguishes between high value and low value/marginal areas. In line with the viability evidence, the requirement will be for:
to be
The level of affordable housing required is informed by the Local Plan Viability Assessment, which distinguishes between high value and low value/marginal areas. In line with the viability evidence, the requirement will be for at least:
There also should be greater emphasis for Council built and operated stock, particualrly in the former Rochester Council area.
I would suggest amending the sentence
The level of affordable housing required is informed by the Local Plan Viability Assessment, which distinguishes between high value and low value/marginal areas. In line with the viability evidence, the requirement will be for:
to be
The level of affordable housing required is informed by the Local Plan Viability Assessment, which distinguishes between high value and low value/marginal areas. In line with the viability evidence, the requirement will be for at least:
There also should be greater emphasis for Council built and operated stock, particualrly in the former Rochester Council area.
Comment
Medway Local Plan (Regulation 18, 2024)
Policy S20: Strood District Centre
Representation ID: 4100
Received: 08/09/2024
Respondent: Medway Labour and Cooperative Group
Support investment in Strood through mixed use development including residential and office accommodation.
Need for banking facilities to be reprovided. Aspirations for higher quality urban realm very much supported
Retail park facilities are in high demand, but some provision of supermarkets should be provided in wider catchment area (Hoo, Cuxton & Halling) to mitigate impacts of congestion and air quality and provide balanced retail mix.
Significant long term opportunity through public transport via Strood platforms on Victoria line and provision of future BRT/Tram networks. Road networks provide excellent local connectivity but can cause congestion, severance and air quality issues
Support investment in Strood through mixed use development including residential and office accommodation.
Need for banking facilities to be reprovided. Aspirations for higher quality urban realm very much supported
Retail park facilities are in high demand, but some provision of supermarkets should be provided in wider catchment area (Hoo, Cuxton & Halling) to mitigate impacts of congestion and air quality and provide balanced retail mix.
Significant long term opportunity through public transport via Strood platforms on Victoria line and provision of future BRT/Tram networks. Road networks provide excellent local connectivity but can cause congestion, severance and air quality issues
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Medway Local Plan (Regulation 18, 2024)
Vision for Access and Movement in Medway
Representation ID: 4108
Received: 08/09/2024
Respondent: Medway Labour and Cooperative Group
Significant gap within Transport chapter on vision for public transport - particularly development of bus, BRT and tram systems. Local Transport Plan will need to deliver a radical step change in the provision of public transport in order to support aspirations. A spatial policy on the provision of public transport systems, particularly operational facilities is required to ensure that provision of a suitable sustainable net zero public transport provision is provided. Strategy work on lobbying for local powers (e.g. bus franchising) and funding (including local fund raising e.g. Workplace Parking Levy) is urgently required.
Significant gap within Transport chapter on vision for public transport - particularly development of bus, BRT and tram systems. Local Transport Plan will need to deliver a radical step change in the provision of public transport in order to support aspirations. A spatial policy on the provision of public transport systems, particularly operational facilities is required to ensure that provision of a suitable sustainable net zero public transport provision is provided. Strategy work on lobbying for local powers (e.g. bus franchising) and funding (including local fund raising e.g. Workplace Parking Levy) is urgently required.
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Medway Local Plan (Regulation 18, 2024)
Policy T25: User Hierarchy and Street Design
Representation ID: 4116
Received: 08/09/2024
Respondent: Medway Labour and Cooperative Group
User hierarchy needs significant work to be achieved - significant gaps in walking, cycling and public transport networks are clear - particular tensions between brownfield low car developments and suburban growth. Existing urban settlements need to be considered where car dependency is built into Victorian Street networks.
Street design needs to also consider road collision reduction measures. There is an urgent need to reexamine organisational opposition to 20 MPH zones in suitable residential areas and other measures that reduce collision risk.
User hierarchy needs significant work to be achieved - significant gaps in walking, cycling and public transport networks are clear - particular tensions between brownfield low car developments and suburban growth. Existing urban settlements need to be considered where car dependency is built into Victorian Street networks.
Street design needs to also consider road collision reduction measures. There is an urgent need to reexamine organisational opposition to 20 MPH zones in suitable residential areas and other measures that reduce collision risk.
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Medway Local Plan (Regulation 18, 2024)
Policy T26: Accessibility Standards
Representation ID: 4119
Received: 08/09/2024
Respondent: Medway Labour and Cooperative Group
Significant investment and culture change required to achieve this. Public transport provision is not provided at levels required. Need to ensure that development gain is funnelled more efficiently at provision of sustainable transport. Too often we see residential developments not providing adequate pedestrian and cycling provision, and inappropriate speed limits and associated road features for sustainable development.
Significant investment and culture change required to achieve this. Public transport provision is not provided at levels required. Need to ensure that development gain is funnelled more efficiently at provision of sustainable transport. Too often we see residential developments not providing adequate pedestrian and cycling provision, and inappropriate speed limits and associated road features for sustainable development.
