Hoo Development Framework

Whilst considering the key principles SSE Thermal would seek the Framework to continue to acknowledge that the Hoo Peninsula is of long-standing strategic importance, particularly for energy infrastructure. Its estuarine location and relative remoteness have supported the development of wharves and power plants, of regional and national significance for energy. The area remains important for energy supply and transportation, there are a number of infrastructure and utility services in the area, including SSE Medway Power Station that should be protected from constraining development. Whilst the Peninsula is in yet another phase of change, we would seek for any development in Hoo to not constrict the nationally significant SSE Thermal energy infrastructure on the Hoo Peninsula, and any future development should be managed to secure its future.

Neither agree nor disagree

Whilst considering the Overall Framework Plan SSE Thermal would seek that the Plan continues to acknowledge that the Hoo Peninsula is of long-standing strategic importance, particularly for energy infrastructure. Its estuarine location and relative remoteness have supported the development of wharves and power plants, of regional and national significance for energy. The area remains important for energy supply and transportation. There are a number of infrastructure and utility services in the area, including SSE Medway Power Station. SSE Thermal request that any development or obligations arising from the Hoo Development Framework do not constrict the nationally significant SSE Thermal energy infrastructure on the Hoo Peninsula.

As acknowledged within the Draft Hoo Development Framework the Hoo Peninsula is of long-standing strategic importance, particularly for energy infrastructure. Its estuarine location and relative remoteness have supported the development of wharves and power plants, of regional and national significance for energy. The area remains important for energy supply and transportation, there are a number of infrastructure and utility services in the area, including SSE Medway Power Station that should be protected from constraining development. Whilst the Peninsula is in yet another phase of change, we would seek for any neighbourhoods developed in Hoo to not constrict the nationally significant SSE Thermal energy infrastructure on the Hoo Peninsula, and any future development should be managed to secure its future.

Thank you for the opportunity for to comment on the Draft Hoo Development Framework. As acknowledged within the Framework the Hoo Peninsula is of long-standing strategic importance, particularly for energy infrastructure. Its estuarine location and relative remoteness have supported the development of wharves and power plants, of regional and national significance for energy. The area remains important for energy supply and transportation, there are a number of infrastructure and utility services in the area, including SSE Medway Power Station that should be protected from constraining development. Whilst the Peninsula is in yet another phase of change, we would seek future development in Hoo to not constrict the nationally significant SSE Thermal energy infrastructure on the Hoo Peninsula, and any future development should be managed to secure its future.