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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:
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/26/0878 First and second floor of 70 And 70A High Street, Rochester, Medway, ME1 1JY
Reason 1 
Reason 2 
Change of use of the first and second floors into two separate flats together with the removal of the external rear metal spiral staircase with platform kept to form a new balcony: existing first floor rear door to be replaced with a glazed door and the removal of one roof light and replacement of three existing rooflights.
MC/26/0906 12 Star Hill, Rochester, Medway, ME1 1XB
Reason 1 
Reason 2 
Change of use from residential and theatre (Class C3 and Sui Generis) to five residential units (Class C3) together with construction of three residential townhouses - demolition of existing 20th century addition.
MC/26/0936 Waterside Cottage, Barrack Hill, Upnor, Rochester
Reason 1 
Reason 2 
Listed building consent for a new underground parking to rear of garden and rebuilding of boundary wall and metal railings, insertion of new garage door, adjustment of access steps position and new landscaping.
MC/26/0967 The Brook Theatre, Old Town Hall, The Brook, Chatham
Reason 1
Reason 2
Listed building consent for refurbishment and upgrading works including structural repairs and fire safety.
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, 4 June 2026

MIERSCOURT 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 enable to enable water supply works to be carried out -
Mierscourt Road, Rainham - to be closed to all vehicular traffic between the junction with Bayswater Drive and the junction with Sandringham Road. Pedestrian traffic will not be affected. An alternative route will be available via Bayswater Drive and Mierscourt Road in both directions.
This order will come into force on Monday, 6 July 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, 6 July 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, 4 June 2026

LOWER RAINHAM 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 a new electrical connection to be carried out -
Lower Rainham Road, Gillingham - to be closed to all vehicular traffic across the frontage of 792 Lower Rainham Road. Pedestrian traffic will not be affected. An alternative route will be available via Station Road, High Street, Otterham Quay Lane and return.
This order will come into force on Saturday, 13 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 Saturday, 13 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, 4 June 2026

GORST 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 utility company to trench and joint bay to customer’s meter box -
Gorst Street, Gillingham - to be closed to all vehicular traffic across the frontage of Alan Clark Joinery. Pedestrian traffic will not be affected. An alternative route will be available via Balmoral Road, Duncan Road and Trafalgar Street in both directions.
This order will come into force on Monday, 6 July 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, 6 July 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, 4 June 2026

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