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TOWN & COUNTY PLANNING ACT 1990

PUBLIC INQUIRY

AT: THE ROCHESTER CORN EXCHANGE, PRINCES HALL NORTHGATE ROCHESTER ME1 1LS

OPENING ON 24 JUNE, 10AM

REASON FOR INQUIRY APPEAL(S) BY TAYLOR WIMPEY STRATEGIC LAND

Relating to the application to Medway Council for Outline planning application (with all matters reserved except access) for the construction of up to 450 dwellings, commercial floorspace (up to 500sqm), community use building (up to 500sqm), associated public open space, landscaping, outdoor sports facilities, drainage and earthworks at Land West of Hoo St Werburgh, Medway, Kent, ME3 9HH.

An Inspector appointed by the Secretary of State will hold an Inquiry opening on the date shown above to decide the appeal.

Members of the public may attend the Inquiry and, at the Inspector’s discretion, express their views.

If you, or anyone you know has a disability and is concerned about facilities at the inquiry venue, you should contact the Council to confirm that suitable provisions are in place.

Contact planningappeals@medway.gov.uk or phone: 01634 331700.

Documents relating to the appeal can be viewed at the council offices by prior arrangement or on the council website (Planning Reference MC/24/2022) https://www.medway.gov.uk/info/200147/applying_for_planning_permission/122/search_for_planning_applications

Where applicable, you can use the internet to see information and to check the progress of cases through GOV.UK. The address of the search page is https://www.gov.uk/appealplanning-inspectorate

Contact point at the Planning Inspectorate:

John Legg, Planning Inspectorate c/o QUADIENT, 69 Buckingham Avenue, Slough, SL1 4PN.

Phone: 0303 444 5244 Email: john.legg@planninginspectorate.gov.uk

Planning Inspectorate Reference: 6004418

MODIFICATION OR FORMALISATION OF CERTAIN MOVING TRAFFIC PROHIBITIONS

NOTICE OF PROPOSAL

MEDWAY COUNCIL (PRESCRIBED ROUTES)

(VARIOUS ROADS) (NO. 1) TRAFFIC ORDER 2026

Notice is hereby given that Medway Council proposes to make the above-mentioned Order under sections 1, 2 and 4 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, as amended.

The general effect of the Order would be to extend the operation of the current Saturday 10am to 4pm pedestrian zone (no vehicles) in Rochester High Street, to include Sundays and Bank Holidays. The prohibitions and restrictions included in the Order are detailed in the Schedule to this Notice. The Order also updates and replaces No.713, making no material changes on the highway.

Copies of the proposed Order, the council’s statement of reasons for making the Order and other supporting documents, may be inspected at the front reception, Medway Council, Gun Wharf, Dock Road, Chatham, Kent, ME4 4TR during normal office hours on Mondays to Fridays inclusive (except for bank and public holidays). Electronic copies of the documents can be requested by sending an email to traffic.management@medway.gov.uk on the understanding that it may take up to 5 working days for the request to be processed and completed.

Any objections or other representations to the proposed Order should be sent in writing to “Traffic Management team, Medway Council, Gun Wharf, Dock Road, Chatham, Kent, ME4 4TR” or by email to traffic.management@medway.gov.uk by Friday, 12 June 2026 to be considered.

Schedule

(1) ‘No vehicles’ point restriction operating between 10am and 4pm on Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays: (A) Boley Hill, Rochester from a point 4.2 metres south-west of its junction with High Street, Rochester; applying to north-eastbound vehicles and (B) in Northgate, Rochester, from a point 18 metres north-east of High Street, Rochester, applying to south-westbound vehicles;

(2) ‘No vehicles’ point restriction operating ‘at any time’ except for access to off-street premises between 10am and 4pm on Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays from Corporation Street, Rochester (at its north-westernmost junction with High Street, Rochester) into High Street, Rochester;

(3) ‘No vehicles’ point restriction operating ‘at any time’ between 10am and 4pm on Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays: Blue Boar Lane, Rochester from a point 23.4 metres north-east of its junction with High Street, Rochester, applying to southwestbound vehicles;

(4) ‘No vehicles’ point restriction operating ‘at any time’ between 10am and 4pm on Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays: from Crow Lane, Rochester from a point 26.5 metres south-west of its junction with High Street, Rochester, applying to northeastbound vehicles.

Adam Bryan

Director of Place

Thursday, 21 May 2026

(SEYMOUR 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 water supply works to be carried out -

Seymour Road, Gillingham - to be closed to all vehicular traffic for the entire length. Pedestrian traffic will not be affected. An alternative route will be available via Seymour Road, Moor Street, Otterham Quay Lane, Canterbury Lane, Seymour Road and return.

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 commence on or after Monday, 1 June 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, 21 May 2026

NOTICE OF PROPOSAL

WESTMOUNT AVENUE, CHATHAM ME4 6DE

MEDWAY COUNCIL (CHATHAM) (PARKING PLACES AND WAITING RESTRICTIONS)

(AMENDMENT NO.40) ORDER 2026

Notice is hereby given that Medway Council proposes to make the above-mentioned Order under sections 1, 2, 45, 46, 51, 53 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 remove the parking bay outside No.20 to accommodate a 7.4m dropped kerb (vehicle crossing) for driveway access.

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 below or by Friday, 12 June 2026 stating name, address and the grounds for objection or support.

Copies of the Order and of other documents giving more detailed particulars of the Order can be inspected at the front reception, Medway Council, Gun Wharf, Dock Road, Chatham, Kent, ME4 4TR during normal office hours on Mondays to Fridays inclusive, except for Bank and public holidays. Electronic copies of the documents can be requested by sending an email to TROconsult@medway.gov.uk on the understanding requests may take up to 5 working days to be processed and completed.

Adam Bryan

Director of Place

Thursday, 21 May 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;

MC/26/0839 5 Manor Court, Lower Twydall Lane, Twydall, Gillingham

Reason 1

Reason 2

Replacement windows and doors with alteration from French Doors to Bi Fold doors to the rear of the property.

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, 21 May 2026

(WAGHORN STREET, CHATHAM)

(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 carriageway resurfacing and associated works to be carried out -

Waghorn Street, Chatham - to be closed to all vehicular traffic between its junctions with Portland Road and Listmas Road. Pedestrian traffic will not be affected. An alternative route will be available via Portland Road, Magpie Hall Road, and Listmas Road in both directions. This Order will come into force on Friday, 29 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 Friday, 29 May 2026 and are programmed for completion within 1 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, 21 May 2026

(JAMES 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 carriageway resurfacing and associated works to be carried out -

James Street, Gillingham - to be closed to all vehicular traffic between its junctions of 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 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, 21 May 2026

(MARLEY WAY, 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 carriageway resurfacing and associated works to be carried out -

Marley Way, Rochester - to be closed to all vehicular traffic between its junctions with The Tideway and Dorrit Way. Pedestrian traffic will not be affected. An alternative route will be available via Dorrit Way, Fleet Road, The Fairway and The Tideway in both directions.

This Order will come into force on Saturday, 23 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 Saturday, 23 May 2026 and are programmed for completion within 1 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, 21 May 2026

(MARTIN ROAD, 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 laying of new gas service -

Martin Road, Rochester - to be closed to all vehicular traffic between the junction with Brompton Road and for a distance of 50 metres. Pedestrian traffic will not be affected. An alternative route will be available via Wykeham Street and Cross Street.

This Order will come into force on Monday, 15 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 commence on or after Monday, 15 June 2026 and are programmed for completion within 8 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, 21 May 2026

(PUBLIC FOOTPATH RS72, CLIFFE WOODS)

(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 construction of public right of way -

Public Footpath RS72, Cliffe Woods - to be closed from its junction with Round Top Close heading in a south-westerly direction for 200 metres.

This Order will come into force on Monday, 25 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, 25 May 2026 and are programmed for completion within 21 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, 21 May 2026

(WARDEN ROAD, 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 communication pipe replacement works to be carried out -

Warden Road, Rochester - to be closed to all vehicular traffic (a) in Warden Road, between points 50 metres each side of the junction with Bridge Road and (b) in Bridge Road from the junction with Warden Road for a distance of 25 metres. Pedestrian traffic will not be affected. An alternative route will be available via Maidstone Road and Breton Road in both directions.

This Order will come into force on Tuesday, 26 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 Tuesday, 26 May 2026 and are programmed for completion within 4 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, 21 May 2026

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