The public is encouraged to share their views on the latest set of supporting documents for Medway’s Local Plan, as part of the ongoing examination by the Planning Inspectorate. Hearing sessions for Phase One of the examination took place in September, with additional information and technical notes provided by Medway Council.
Residents, developers, and all other stakeholders now have the opportunity to put forward their views on these latest documents. This consultation precedes Phase Two of the examination, which will be held at Gillingham Football Club’s Priestfield Conference Centre and commences on Tuesday, 17 November.
The consultation opened on Monday, 5 October, and will close at 11:59pm on Monday, 26 October. The documents under review include Statements of Common Ground between the council and other parties, transport and flood defence studies, housing delivery projections, and other technical notes. An updated version of the Medway Green and Blue Infrastructure Framework is also part of this consultation.
All documents can be viewed online. Printed copies are also available for inspection at Chatham Library and Community Hub. Responses can be submitted online via Opus Consult, by email to Planning.Policy@Medway.gov.uk, or by post to Planning Service, Medway Council, Gun Wharf, Dock Road, Chatham, Kent ME4 4TR.
All submitted responses will be shared with the Planning Inspectors and published as part of the Medway Local Plan Examination record. For those requiring documents in an alternative format or with queries, contact 01634 331629 or email Planning.Policy@Medway.gov.uk. For the latest news and updates on the examination, visit Medway.gov.uk/LocalPlanExamination.
