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New searchTrenport consider that the vision set out in the Hoo Development Framework builds on previous consultation documents, adding further analysis and details of future development in the peninsula. Trenport seek to restate their points made in earlier documents submitted to Medway Council during the preparation of the new Local Plan. Whilst their application at Cliffe was refused by Medway’s planning committee in October 2022, officers recommended the application for approval demonstrating that officers were fully behind the scheme and development in this part of the peninsula. Although the vision makes limited references to development in Cliffe as it located outside of the framework area identified in the consultation document, Trenport considers that its proposals can form part of a vision for the wider Hoo Peninsula. Development in the framework area requires significant new infrastructure before it can start to deliver, the benefit of the proposals at Cliffe is that it could be delivered sooner than the proposed development outlined in framework area. This is possible because of a number of factors including single land ownership, lack of environmental constraints, and lack of need for significant new infrastructure. The proposals for Cliffe could offer additional stimulus to the area and help supplement the ambitious proposals set out in the framework by assisting with the early delivery of much needed housing.
1. Landscape-led development Trenport supports the key principles for landscape-led development and their proposals reflect that by utilising existing open landscape to provide large areas of recreational, semi natural open space and amenity green space throughout the development. This will provide for the existing local community and new residents, and contribute towards local ecology and the creation of habitats. 2. Accessible and sustainable communities Trenport supports the proposals to reopen the Hoo railway line and provide a new station. However, the opportunity should be taken to reopen other stations on the railway line in the western half of the Hoo Peninsula, in particular Cliffe Station, which would serve significant communities at Cliffe and Cliffe Woods, and help to enhance the viability of the line and maximise sustainable transport. There is no indication on programme for delivery. However, it is important that the rail improvements are delivered in an integrated manner alongside the road improvements to provide an overall improvement to transport accessibility. In addition to the reintroduction of the railway line, the document also identifies improvements for highways at the A289 and a proposed new bus link (2) towards Cliffe on Station Road B2000. Trenport welcomes both of these improvements. 3. Vibrant and sustainable communities Trenport supports the provision of new services and facilities including education, healthcare and community facilities and Commercial and Retail uses throughout the framework area. 4. Attractive and tailored built form Trenport supports the use of Design Codes to inform design of development and welcomes the principles of housing density directing all development to be placed near the fringe of development areas and adjacent to landscape or countryside to assist in the seamless integration of natural and built components should be supported throughout the peninsula.
As previously stated, Trenport supports the proposals to improve road and rail access infrastructure as identified in the Framework Plan. The proposals at Cliffe will support the aspirations of the plan and will benefit from the wider infrastructure improvements on the peninsula.
Trenport has no specific comment on the proposed character of each neighbourhood however it should be noted that they support the principle of new developments as an extension to the existing village with services and facilities in a neighbourhood centre that complement rather than compete with the existing centre as highlighted in the proposals for High Halstow.
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