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(MAIDSTONE ROAD, CHATHAM)
(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 Resurfacing due to surface failure -
Maidstone Road, Chatham - to be closed to all vehicular traffic between The Ridgeway and Horsted Gyratory System. Pedestrian traffic will not be affected. An alternative route will be available via Maidstone Road, New Road, City Way and return.
This Order will come into force on Wednesday, 22 April 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, 22 April 2026 and are programmed for completion within 1 day (8am-6pm). 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, 9 April 2026
(STATION ROAD, 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 facilitate an investigation to monitor flow meter readings to check for flooding risk -
Station Road, Rainham - to be closed overnight (8pm – 5am) to all vehicular traffic across the frontage of Signal Court. Pedestrian traffic will not be affected. An alternative route will be available via A2 High Street, Otterham Quay Lane, Lower Rainham Road and return.
This Order will come into force on Monday, 11 May 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 be carried out overnight on Monday, 11 May 2026 and are programmed for completion within 1 night. 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, 9 April 2026
(CITY WAY, ROCHESTER)
(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 Resurfacing due to surface failure -
City Way, Rochester - to be closed to all vehicular traffic between The Fort and St John Fishers School. Pedestrian traffic will not be affected. An alternative route will be available via New Road, New Road Avenue, Maidstone Road, City Way and return.
This Order will come into force on Wednesday, 22 April 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 (8am – 6pm) on or after Wednesday, 22 April 2026 and are programmed for completion within 2 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, 9 April 2026
(STATION ROAD, CLIFFE)
(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 for resurfacing due to surface failure -
Station Road, Cliffe - to be closed to all vehicular traffic between between Cooling Road and Rectory Road. Pedestrian traffic will not be affected. An alternative route will be available via Higham Road, Buckland Road, Rectory Road and return.
This Order will come into force on Friday, 24 April 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 Friday, 24 April 2026 and are programmed for completion within 2 days (8am-6pm). 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, 16 October 2025
(VICTORIA STREET, 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 a water pipe to be replaced -
Victoria Street, Gillingham - to be closed to all vehicular traffic across the frontage of 37 Victoria Street. Pedestrian traffic will not be affected. An alternative route will be available via Saunders Street, James Street, and Jeffery Street in both directions.
This Order will come into force on Monday, 11 May 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, 11 May 2026 and are programmed for completion within 5 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, 9 April 2026
(KINGS AVENUE, ROCHESTER)
(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 electricity supply works to be carried out -
Kings Avenue, Rochester - to be closed to all vehicular traffic across the frontage of 17 Kings Avenue. Pedestrian traffic will not be affected. An alternative route will be available via Maidstone Road, Grange Way, Kings Avenue and return.
This Order will come into force on Monday, 11 May 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, 11 May 2026 and are programmed for completion within 3 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, 9 April 2026
(WELLINGTON 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 communication pipe relay works (to enable water supply works to be carried out) to be carried out -
Wellington Road, Gillingham - to be closed to all vehicular traffic across the frontage of 9 Wellington Road. Pedestrian traffic will not be affected. An alternative route will be available via Canterbury Street, Adelaide Road, Seaview Road and return in both directions.
This Order will come into force on Monday, 11 May 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, 11 May 2026 and are programmed for completion within 5 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, 9 April 2026
(PUMP LANE, RAINHAM)
(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC) ORDER 2026
Notice is hereby given that Medway Council have made 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 between Ashley Road and London Road. Pedestrian traffic will not be affected. An alternative route will be available via Beechings Way, Bloors Lane and London Road and reverse.
This Order will come into force on Monday, 13 April 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, 13 April 2026 and are programmed for completion within 3 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 33165) during normal office hours or email traffic.management@medway.gov.uk
Adam Bryan
Director of Place
Thursday, 9 April 2026
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:
1.The site of the application is within/affecting the setting of a designated Conservation Area (Section 73) of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990;
2.The application relates to, or affects the setting of a Listed Building (Section 67) of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990;
3.The application is for a Major Development;
MC/26/0504 Bradfields Academy, Churchill Avenue, Wayfield, Chatham
Reason 3
Part demolition of existing teaching buildings and construction of a twostorey teaching block, retention and extension of existing temporary accommodation together with multi use games area, formalised parking and ancillary landscaping. Application submitted by:
MC/26/0538 Rochester Old Bridge, Rochester Bridge, Rochester, Medway
Reason 1
Reason 2
Listed building consent for the removal of the remaining cantilever structure attached to the Old Bridge, with a future replacement planned. This application covers the removal, enabling and testing works for this scheme.
MC/26/0573 28 Star Hill, Rochester, Medway, ME1 1XB
Reason 1
Reason 2
Listed building consent for alterations comprising repair and maintenance to facilitate change of use from dwelling (Class C3) to a 6-bedroom house in multiple occupation (Class C4). Like for like external repair and redecoration; replacement rear windows; remove existing modern basement window and replacement with new double glazed escape window; reduce modern sill height to original level.
MC/26/0552 First Floor, 74 High Street, Chatham, Medway
Reason 1
Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) to allow a minor material amendment to planning permission MC/22/0514 to reflect alterations to the first second and third floors.
Copies of all application documents and plans are available to view online at: www.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, 9 April 2026
(RATCLIFFE HIGHWAY, ALLHALLOWS)
(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 facilitate resurfacing due to surface failure -
Ratcliffe Highway, Allhallows - to be closed to all vehicular traffic between Sharnal Street Roundabout and Hall Road. Pedestrian traffic will not be affected. An alternative route will be available via Ratcliffe Highway, Stoke Road, Cuckholds Green Road, Grain Road and return.
This Order will come into force on Thursday, 23 April 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, 23 April 2026 and are programmed for completion within 2 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, 9 April 2026
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