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TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING ACT 1990 (AS AMENDED)

THE TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING

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

Medway Council as Local Planning Authority has received notification of an amendment to the description of development for a planning application which was supported by an environmental statement and is currently subject to a non-determination appeal. The change of description of development is advertised to ascertain the views of persons living near the sites and other interested parties on the amendment in the description from ““retirement living (use class C2)” to a “care home (use class C2)””. The proposed development

relates to:

MC/25/0006 Land off Lower Rochester Road Wainscott Rochester Medway

Outline application with some matters reserved (appearance, landscaping, layout and scale) for demolition of existing buildings, the erection up to 800 dwellings (use class C3), primary school, mixed use local centre (use class E and F2), retirement living (use class C2), associated works and public open space. Approval is sought for the principal means of vehicular access from Lower Rochester Road and Higham Road.

Application submitted by: Richborough

Application made valid on: 14 January 2025

Copies of all application documents and plans are available to view online at: medway.gov.uk/info/200147/applying_for_planning_permission/122/search_for_planning_applications or at Planning Service, Medway Council, Gun Wharf, Dock Road, Chatham, ME4 4TR for 30 days of the publication date. Copies of the environmental statement are available so long as stocks last at a cost of £35 + £2.50 postage from Planning Service, Medway Council, Gun Wharf, Dock Road, Chatham, ME4 4TR.

Any person who wishes to make representations to the above mentioned council about the change to the description of the development should make them online at: medway.gov.uk or in writing within 30 days of this advertisement to the Planning Service, Medway Council, Gun Wharf, Dock Road, Chatham, ME4 4TR quoting reference number MC/25/0006

Dave Harris

Head of Planning

Thursday, 30 April 2026

NOTICE OF MAKING

THE MEDWAY COUNCIL (CHATHAM) (WAITING AND LOADING RESTRICTIONS) (AMENDMENT NO.38) ORDER 2026

Allen Cl, Campion Cl, Diana Rd, Ewart Rd, Fanconi Rd, Hopewell Dr, King George Rd, Mayweed Rd, Merton Cl, Rowan Lea, Sandpiper Rd, Savage Rd, Setford Rd, Silverweed Rd, Stanley Rd, The Shoreway, Turnstone Rd, Waterfront Way, Westview, Wyles Rd

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Medway Council on 28 April 2026 made the above-mentioned order under sections 1, 2, 4. 32, 35 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 operation on 4 May 2026, will be to introduce lengths of ‘no waiting’ (double yellow lines) in the roads below within Chatham, except where otherwise stated:

1) Allen Close – (a) South-west side, 6.4m north-westwards from Stanley Rd, side of No.3, (b) North-east side, 3m north-westwards from Stanley Rd;

2) Campion Close – North-west side, a 3.3m extension south-westwards from King George Rd up to No.14’s dropped kerb (across the end of the pedestrian footpath between 12-14);

3) Diana Road – (a) North-west side, a 16.9m extension south-westwards from the bend, past Ruth Street dropped kerb access, (b) South-east side, a 21m extension southwestwards from the bend, past Ruth Street junction;

4) Ewart Road – both sides, 3m southwards from Wyles Road junction;

5) Fanconi Road – (a) North side, 3.4m westwards and 6.9m eastwards of the access road by No.15,

(b) North-west side, 7.5m south-westwards and 10.7m north-eastwards of Savage Road junction,

(c) South-east side, a total 50.3m from the side of No.8 north-eastwards adjacent to the green up to the side of No.32; (d) South-west and North-east sides, (i) 5.7m and 5m adjacent to No.8 and (ii) 4.2m and 4.7m up to No.32’s dropped kerb;

6) Hopewell Drive - (a) North-west side, a total 46.5m length, extending 10m either side of the access points to No.92-94 and No.96, (b) All sides at the south-western end, a total 46.1m length extending past the access points of Nos.96a and No.113;

7) King George Road – South-east side, 10m north-eastwards and 10m south-westwards from Mayweed Avenue junction;

8) Mayweed Avenue – (a) North-east side, 5m south-eastwards from King George Road junction,

(b) South-west side, 5m south-eastwards from King George Road junction;

9) Merton Close - South-east side including the turning head, a total 30.8m length outside Nos.20 (part) to 24 (part);

10) Rowan Lea – North-west side, a 33.1m extension south-westwards on the bend outside Nos.2-8 up to the dropped kerb for the parking area;

11) Sandpiper Road – (a) North side, 16.4m eastwards from Turnstone Road, (b) South side, 12.9m eastwards from Turnstone Road;

12) Savage Road – (a) North-east side, 8.5m north-westwards from Fanconi Road, (b) Southwest side, 6.6m north-westwards from Fanconi Road;

13) Setford Road – (a) West side, 6.6m northwards from Stanley Rd, (b) East side, 5.4m northwards from Stanley Rd;

14) The Shoreway - East side, 14.2m at the eastern end, continuing southwards past No.1 Westview;

15) Silverweed Road – South-west side, 8m loading bay operating 9.30am – 4.30pm, for access to The Net Community Hub;

16) Stanley Road – (a) North-west side, 6.2m south-westwards and 4.1m north-eastwards from Allen Close, (b) North side, 6m westwards and 5m eastwards from Setford Rd;

17) Turnstone Road – North-east side, 6.8m north-westwards and 19.2m southwards from Sandpiper Rd;

18) Waterfront Way – Both sides, extend the waiting restriction between Railway St and Medway St; no additional markings to install due to the ‘no stopping’ zig zags, bus stop markings etc. in place;

19) Westview – East side, 14.2m southwards from The Shoreway up to the drain cover outside No.3;

20) Wyles Road – South side, 5m westwards and 5m eastwards from Ewart Rd junction;

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.

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.

Adam Bryan

Director of Place

Thursday, 30 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;

4. The application would affect a right of way to which Part III of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended) applies;

5. The application does not accord with the provisions of the Development Plan;

6. An Environmental Statement accompanies this application.

7. The site of the application is affecting the setting of an Ancient Monument

8. Wider Public Interest;

MC/26/0711 Newlands Farm, Newlands Farm Road, St Mary Hoo, Rochester

Reason 2

Retention of existing annexe with farmhouse together with minor external works comprising of boarding over the lounge window on the North elevation, locking and screwing shut the rear entrance door on the North elevation and internal works including insulating the window and door

opening and boarding over internally.

MC/26/0712 Newlands Farm, Newlands Farm Road, St Mary Hoo, Rochester

Reason 2

Listed building consent for retention of existing annexe with farmhouse together with minor external works comprising of boarding over the lounge window on the North elevation, locking and screwing shut the rear entrance door on the North elevation and internal works including insulating the window and door opening and boarding over internally.

Copies of all application documents and plans are available to view online at: medway.gov.uk/info/200147/applying_for_planning_permission/122/search_for_planning_applications/1

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, 30 April 2026

VICTORIA STREET, GILLINGHAM

(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 a communication 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 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 (01632026 331165) during normal office hours or email traffic.management@medway.gov.uk

Adam Bryan

Director of Place

Thursday, 30 April 2026

JAMES 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 carriageway resurfacing and associated works to be carried out -

James Street, Gillingham - to be closed to all vehicular traffic between its junctions with Jeffery Street and Saunders Street. Pedestrian traffic will not be affected. An alternative route will be available via Saunders Street, Arden Street, Jeffery Street in both directions.

This order will come into force on Saturday, 30 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 Saturday, 30 May 2026 and are programmed for completion within one 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, 30 April 2026

KINGS AVENUE, ROCHESTER

(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 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 and Kings Avenue 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 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 (01632026 331165) during normal office hours or email traffic.management@medway.gov.uk

Adam Bryan

Director of Place

Thursday, 30 April 2026

CLARENCE 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 to enable carriageway resurfacing and associated works to be carried out -

Clarence Road, Chatham - to be closed to all vehicular traffic for the entire length. Pedestrian traffic will not be affected. An alternative route will be available via Albany Road, Victoria Road and Dagmar Road.

This order will come into force on Monday, 1 June 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 between 8am and 6pm on Monday, 1 June 2026 and are programmed for completion within one day. 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, 30 April 2026

WELLINGTON ROAD, GILLINGHAM

(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 communication pipe relay works 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 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 (01632026 331165) during normal office hours or email traffic.management@medway.gov.uk

Adam Bryan

Director of Place

Thursday, 30 April 2026

TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING ACT 1990 (AS AMENDED)

THE TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING

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

Medway Council as Local Planning Authority has received notification of an addendum in relation to the development for a planning application which was supported by an environmental statement and is currently subject to a non-determination appeal (Planning Inspectorate appeal reference number: 6002996). The addendum contains updated information on Air Quality, Transport and Ecology. The proposed development relates to:

3. The application is for a Major Development;

6. An Environmental Statement accompanies this application.

MC/23/1934 Land at Ratcliffe Highway Hoo St Werburgh, Rochester, Medway ME3 8QB

Reasons 3

Reason 6

Outline planning application (all matters reserved except for access) for the erection of up to 240 residential dwellings, including 25% affordable housing, together with a new vehicular access point from Ratcliffe Highway, open space, landscaping and associated works.

Application submitted by: Gladman Developments Ltd

Application made valid on: 4 September 2023

Copies of all application documents and plans are available to view on line at: medway.gov.uk/info/200147/applying_for_planning_permission/122/search_for_planning_applications or at Planning Service, Medway Council, Gun Wharf, Dock Road, Chatham, ME4 4TR for 30 days of the publication date. Copies of the environmental statement are available so long as stocks last at a cost of £35 + £2.50 postage from Planning Service, Medway Council, Gun Wharf, Dock Road, Chatham, ME4 4TR.

Please note that comments are not required on the original submissions. Any person who wishes to make representations about the ADDENDUM ITEM ONLY, should submit these directly to the Planning Inspectorate on line at https://appealplanningdecision.service.gov.uk/comment-planning-appeal/enter-appeal-reference

If you do not have access to the internet, you can send your comments to: The Planning Inspectorate, C/O QUADIENT, 69 Buckingham Avenue, Slough, SL1 4PN, quoting the appeal reference (6002996).

Please ensure the Planning Service are copied into any representations made by emailing planning.representations@medway.gov.uk or by providing in writing within 30 days of this advertisement to The Planning Service, Medway Council, Gun Wharf, Dock Road, Chatham, ME4 4TR quoting reference numbers MC/23/1934 & 6002996.

Dave Harris

Head of Planning

Thursday, 30 April 2026

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