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TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING ACT 1990

PLANNING (LISTED BUILDINGS AND CONSERVATION AREAS) ACT 1990

THE TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING

(ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT) (ENGLAND AND WALES) REGULATIONS 2017 (AS AMENDED)

Medway Council as Local Planning Authority has received the following applications which are being advertised to ascertain the views of persons living near the sites and other interested parties. The proposed developments relate to one or more of the following:

3. The application is for a Major Development;

MC/20/0347

Land South Of Ham Lane (formerly Gibraltar Farm), Hempstead, Gillingham, Medway

Reason 3

Application for approval of reserved matters being appearance, landscaping, layout and scale pursuant to outline planning permission MC/18/0556 (Outline application with some matters reserved (appearance, landscaping, layout, scale) for construction of up to 450 market and affordable dwellings with associated access, estate roads and residential open space (renewal of planning permission MC/14/2395) together with application to discharge conditions 27 (drainage) and 29 (air quality).

MC/26/0001

Land At Stoke Road, Allhallows, Rochester, ME3 9PE

Reason 3

Outline application with some matters reserved (appearance, landscaping, layout and scale) for the construction of up to 350 dwellings (up to 320 dwellings East of Stoke Road and up to 30 West of Stoke Road) (Class C3) together with burial ground or memorial garden (Sui Generis), children’s day nursery and mobility hub (Class E (f)), open space, allotments and dedicated play space and service infrastructure with associated works.

MC/26/0030

18-20 Batchelor Street, Chatham, Medway, ME4 4BJ

Reason 3

Retrospective construction of 6-storey building comprising of Class E (Previously A1) retail use on ground floor together with 34 student rooms incorporated into 10 flats over including basement level containing ancillary accommodation together with cycle and bin storage - Demolition of the existing single storey buildings.

Copies of all application documents and plans are available to view online at: medway.gov.uk/searchplanning

Representations on any of these applications should be made to the Head of Planning within 14 days from the publication date.

Dave Harris

Head of Planning

Thursday, 22 January 2026

STROOD (WAITING AND LOADING RESTRICTIONS)

(AMENDMENT NO.24) ORDER 2026

NOTICE OF PROPOSAL

Abbey Rd, Chapter Rd, Charles St, Clifton Cl, Cranmere Crt, Cuxton Rd (A228), Glanville Rd, Gorse Rd, Hever Croft, Northbank Cl, Orchard Ave, Quixote Cres, Stanhope Rd, Tamar Drive, Westergate Rd, Windmill St, Wykeham St

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Medway Council proposes to make the above-mentioned order under sections 1, 2, 4, 32, 35, 37 and 124 of, and Part IV of Schedule 9 to, the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 as amended. The general effect of the Amendment order will be to introduce lengths of No Waiting (double yellow lines unless otherwise stated) in roads within Strood as detailed below (m = metres):

1) Abbey Road – (a) North-east and south-east sides, 31.2m on the corner from the rear of No.72 extending to No.70’s dropped kerb, (b) North-west and south-west sides, 55.5m from opposite the side of No.72 to No.43’s dropped kerb, including the access to the school gates;

2) Chapter Road – West side, from the rear of No.70 (building) for 41.7m to a point 6m past the dropped kerb at that property boundary;

3) Charles Street – Loading only bay 8am – 6pm adjacent to 1 Smith Street site entrance (10.6m);

4) Clifton Close – East side, 20.6m northwards from Tamar Drive;

5) Cranmere Court – South-west side, from the dropped kerb by No.37 to the dropped kerb by No.42, a distance of 37.5m;

6) Cuxton Road (A228) – (a) South-east side, 65.1m outside Nos.175-181, (b) North-west side, (i) from Northbank Close south-westwards for 26.4m (extends opposite No.183), (ii) from Northbank Close north-eastwards for 49.5m;

7) Glanville Road – (a) North-west side, 2.4m south-westwards and 2m north-eastwards from the access road to the side of No.1, (b) South-east side, 3.3m south-westwards and 2.4m north-eastwards from Stanhope Road;

8) Gorse Road – North-west side, (a) 15.4m south-westwards from Westergate Road, 6m eastwards from Westergate Road;

9) Hever Croft – (a) South-east side, 7.7m south-westwards from Northbank Close, (b) North-west side, 9m southwards from Northbank Close;

10) Northbank Close – (a) North side, 13.4m westwards from Cuxton Road, (b) South side, 9m westwards from Cuxton Road;

11) Orchard Avenue – (a) South-east side, 8.6m north-eastwards from Westergate Road,(b) North-west side, 9.4m north-eastwards from Westergate Road;

12) Quixote Crescent – (a) Northern Arm – (i) North side, 9.4m eastwards from Windmill Street, (ii) South side, 8m eastwards from Windmill Street, (b) Southern arm – (i) North side, 10.2m eastwards from Windmill Street, (ii) South side, 9.8m eastwards from Windmill Street;

13) Stanhope Road – (a) 4m on the corner by No.1, (b) North-east side, 2.5m southeastwards by No.62, (c) South-west side, 2.3m south-eastwards by No.29;

14) Tamar Drive – (a) North-west side, 13m north-eastwards from Clifton Close, (b) Southeast side, 13.1m north-eastwards from Clifton Close;

15) Westergate Road – (a) North-east side, (i) 22.5m north-westwards from Orchard Ave (side of No.2), (ii) 38.4m south-eastwards between Orchard Avenue and Gorse Road, (b) South-west side, 20.2m north-westwards from Gorse Road;

16) Windmill Street – (a) South-west side, 13.4m on the bend outside No.111 (opposite northern Quixote Cres junction), (b) North-east side, 4.8m north-westwards of Quixote Crescent and 7.5m south-westwards by No.2 (northern arm), (c) East side, 6.7m northwards and 10.7m southwards from Quixote Crescent (southern arm);

17) Wykeham Street – South-west side, 10.2m in front of the access to Nos.1a and 1b.

Copies of the order, plans and other documents giving more detailed particulars can be inspected at Medway Council, Gun Wharf, Dock Road, Chatham, ME4 4TR during normal office hours on Mondays to Fridays inclusive except for public holidays. Alternatively, electronic copies of the documents can be requested by sending an email to TROconsult@medway.gov.uk on the understanding that requests may take up to five working days to be completed.

Any objections or other representations about the proposed order should be sent in writing by email to TROconsult@medway.gov.uk or by post to Parking Design Team at the address specified in the paragraph above by Friday, 13 Feb 2026 stating name, address and grounds for objection or support.

Adam Bryan

Director of Place

Thursday, 22 January 2026

VARIOUS AREAS

(WAITING RESTRICTIONS) (AMENDMENT NO.16)

ORDER 2025

NOTICE OF MAKING

Bush Road, Rochester Road, Stanford Way, Woodhurst Close, May Street (Cuxton), Merryboys Road, Cooling Common (Cliffe Woods), Galleon Way (Lower Upnor) Butler’s Park Way, Dillywood Lane, Stonehorse Lane (Strood)

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Medway Council on 20 January 2026 made the abovementioned order under sections 1, 2, 4 and 124 of, and Part IV of Schedule 9 to, the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, as amended. The general effect of the Amendment order, which comes into effect on 26 January 2026 will be to introduce lengths of No Waiting (double yellow lines) in roads as below:

1) Bush Road, Cuxton – North side, 14.7m eastwards from Stanford Way junction;

2) Butler’s Park Way, Strood – (a) Both sides, 8.4m north-westwards from Sealand Drive,

3) (b) South-east side (i) 34.4m north-eastwards from Sealand Drive, (ii) 24.9m extension south-westwards opposite Riley’s Park Drive;

4) Dillywood Lane, Strood – (a) North side, 21m westwards from opposite the east side of Stonehorse Lane junction, (b) South side, 11m westwards from the Stonehorse Lane junction (c) South-east side, 8.5m north-eastwards from the Stonehorse Lane junction.

5) Galleon Way, Lower Upnor – (a) South-east side, 30.5m on the bend by No.19, (b) Southwest side, 17.6m on the bend by No.7, (c) North, North-east and North-west sides, 91.9m north-westwards from No.20, on the bends;

6) May Street, Cuxton – (a) West side, 8.5m northwards from Woodhurst Cl junction, adjacent No.25, (b) East side, 15.4m northwards from Woodhurst Cl junction, from outside No.38;

7) Merryboys Rd / Cooling Common, Cliffe Woods – South side, extend the existing restriction east of Berry Wood Close eastwards for 54.4m (up to the west side of Merry Boys House);

8) Rochester Road, Cuxton – (a) North-west side, 97.2m north-eastwards from opposite No.27’s south-western property boundary, past the junction for the church and hall, to a point opposite No.15; (b) South-east side, 98.4m north-eastwards to a point just past No.15’s driveway;

9) Stanford Way, Cuxton – (a) North-east side, 13.1m north-westwards from Bush Rd junction, (b) North-west side, 15.6m on the bend by No.7;

10) Stonehorse Lane, Strood – (a) South-west side, 11m south-eastwards from Dillywood Lane junction, (b) East side, 8.5m southwards from Dillywood Lane junction;

11) Woodhurst Close, Cuxton – (a) North-west side, 9.2m north-westwards from May Street junction on the bend by No.25, (b) South-east side, 14.9m north-westwards from May Street junction on the bend from No.36.

In response to representations regarding Galleon Way and May Street, the proposed restrictions have been reduced in length. The proposed double yellow lines in front of Hollycroft and Nos.26-28 have been deleted; only the length on the inside bend opposite has been approved. The proposed extension of double yellow lines in Howlsmere Close has been deleted, in response to representations made and no support from local people.

Copies of the order and associated documents can be requested by sending an email to parkingdesign@medway.gov.uk or by writing to Parking Design team, Medway Council, Gun Wharf, Dock Road, Chatham, ME4 4TR before the end of a period of six weeks from the date on which the order was made.

Persons wishing to question the validity of the order or any of its provisions on the grounds that it or they are not within the powers conferred by the 1984 Act, or that any requirement of the 1984 Act or any instrument made under that act has not been complied with, that person may, within six weeks from the date on which the order was made, apply for the purpose to the High Court.

Adam Bryan

Director of Place

Thursday, 22 January 2026

WOULDHAM ROAD, BORSTAL

(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC) ORDER 2026

Notice is hereby given that Medway Council intend to make an order the effect of which will be to impose the following temporary prohibitions or restrictions on traffic to enable a decayed telephone pole to be removed and replaced -

Wouldham Road, Borstal - to be closed to all vehicular traffic from Brambletree Cottages for 100 metres westbound to Borstal Sports and Social Club. Pedestrian traffic will not be affected. An alternative route will be available via Wouldham Road, Pilgrims Way, School Lane, Rochester Road and return.

This order will come into force on Thursday, 19 February 2026 and will be valid for a maximum period of 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the sooner. The works are due to commence on or after Thursday, 19 February 2026 and are programmed for completion within two days. The order will be effective only when the appropriate signs are being displayed.

If you wish to discuss a perceived difficulty or require further information please contact Medway Council, Regeneration, Culture, and Environment, Front Line Services (01634 331165) during normal office hours or email traffic.management@medway.gov.uk

Adam Bryan

Director of Place

Thursday, 22 January 2026

PUMP LANE, RAINHAM

(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC) ORDER 2026

Notice is hereby given that Medway Council intend to make an order the effect of which will be to impose the following temporary prohibitions or restrictions on traffic to enable water supply works to be carried out -

Pump Lane, Rainham - to be closed to all vehicular traffic at the junction with Lower Rainham Road. Pedestrian traffic will not be affected. An alternative route will be available via Beechings Way, Yokosuka Way, B2004 Lower Rainham Road and return.

This order will come into force on Wednesday, 18 February 2026 and will be valid for a maximum period of 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the sooner. The works are due to commence on or after Wednesday, 18 February 2026 and are programmed for completion within three days. The order will be effective only when the appropriate signs are being displayed.

If you wish to discuss a perceived difficulty or require further information please contact Medway Council, Regeneration, Culture, and Environment, Front Line Services (01634 331165) during normal office hours or email traffic.management@medway.gov.uk

Adam Bryan

Director of Place

Thursday, 22 January 2026

MAKING OF AN ARTICLE 4 DIRECTION

TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING ACT 1990 (AS AMENDED)

TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING (GENERAL PERMITTED DEVELOPMENT) (ENGLAND) ORDER 2015 (AS AMENDED)

THE HOUSES IN MULTIPLE OCCUPATION ARTICLE 4(1) DIRECTION 2018

Medway Council (the council) HEREBY GIVES NOTICE that the council being the appropriate Local Planning Authority has made a direction pursuant to Article 4(1) of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) order 2015 (the order), to be known as the Houses in Multiple Occupation Article 4(1) Direction 2026 (the direction) which affects land within the following wards within Medway more particularly shown edged red on the plans attached to the direction (the land):

Chatham Central and Brompton, Fort Pitt, Gillingham North, Gillingham South, Luton, Strood North and Frindsbury and Watling.

The direction restricts the type(s) of development that may be undertaken without first applying for and being granted planning permission under Part III of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, as amended.

The direction applies to development consisting of the change of use of a building from a use falling within Class C3 (dwelling houses) to a use falling within Class C4 (houses in multiple occupation), being development currently permitted within Class L(b) of Part 3 of Schedule 2 to the said order. The direction removes these permitted development rights for this type of development from the date the direction comes into effect.

The direction was made on the 14 January 2026 and applies to the land within the above wards within the administrative area of Medway from the 22 January 2026 unless it is not confirmed by 22 July 2026.

A copy of the direction and of the maps defining the Land to the which the direction relates may be inspected at Gun Wharf, Dock Road, Chatham, ME4 4TR between the hours of 8.30am and 5pm Monday to Friday, and can be viewed on the council’s website at: medway.gov.uk/info/200147/applying_for_planning_permission/553/article_4_directions/2

Representations may be made concerning this direction to the local planning authority until 25 February 2026, by writing to the Development Management Team, Gun Wharf, Dock Road, Chatham, ME4 4TR. Alternatively, representations can be sent by email to planning.representations@medway.gov.uk

All representations will be considered by the Local Planning Authority prior to the confirmation (or otherwise) of this direction thereafter.

Dave Harris

Chief Planning Officer

Thursday, 22 January 2026

WATERLOO ROAD, GILLINGHAM

(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC) ORDER 2026

Notice is hereby given that Medway Council intend to make an order the effect of which will be to impose the following temporary prohibitions or restrictions on traffic to enable water supply works to be carried out -

Waterloo Road, Gillingham - to be closed to all vehicular traffic across the frontage of 25 Waterloo Road. Pedestrian traffic will not be affected. An alternative route will be available via Gillingham Road, Nile Road, Canterbury Street and return.

This order will come into force on Monday, 9 February 2026 and will be valid for a maximum period of 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the sooner. The works are due to commence on or after Monday, 9 February 2026 and are programmed for completion within five days. The order will be effective only when the appropriate signs are being displayed.

If you wish to discuss a perceived difficulty or require further information please contact Medway Council, Regeneration, Culture, and Environment, Front Line Services (01634 331165) during normal office hours or email traffic.management@medway.gov.uk

Adam Bryan

Director of Place

Thursday, 22 January 2026

OLD ROAD, CHATHAM

(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC) (NO. 2) ORDER 2026

Notice is hereby given that Medway Council intend to make an order the effect of which will be to impose the following temporary prohibitions or restrictions on traffic to enable gas supply works to be carried out -

Old Road, Chatham - to be closed to all vehicular traffic across the frontage of 3 Old Road (Vokes Taxis). Pedestrian traffic will not be affected. An alternative route will be available via New Road and Gibraltar Hill. The ‘One Way’ restriction in Old Road will be suspended to facilitate access.

This order will come into force on Monday, 23 February 2026 and will be valid for a maximum period of 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the sooner. The works are due to commence on or after Monday, 23 February 2026 and are programmed for completion within two weeks. The order will be effective only when the appropriate signs are being displayed.

If you wish to discuss a perceived difficulty or require further information please contact Medway Council, Regeneration, Culture, and Environment, Front Line Services (01634 331165) during normal office hours or email traffic.management@medway.gov.uk

Adam Bryan

Director of Place

Thursday, 22 January 2026

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