Medway, Public Notices

Medway Council

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(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 noisy manhole frame and cover repairs to be carried out -

Lower Rainham Road, Gillingham - to be closed to all vehicular traffic from the junction with Gadds Hill and Yokosuka Way to the junction with Station Road. Pedestrian traffic will not be affected. An alternative route will be available via Yokosuka Way, High Street and Station Road in both directions.

This Order will come into force on Monday, 31 August 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 Monday, 31 August 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, 27 August 2026

(OLD ROAD, CHATHAM)

(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC) ORDER 2026

Notice is hereby given that Medway Council has made an Order the effect of which will be to impose the following temporary prohibitions or restrictions on traffic to enable a new water connection to be made -

Old Road, Chatham - to be closed to all vehicular traffic between its junction with The Mount to its junction with Gibraltar Hill. Pedestrian traffic will not be affected. An alternative route will be available via (a) North-eastbound traffic: Gibraltar Hill, Railway Street Roundabout, Gibraltar Hill and New Road; and (b) all other traffic: New Road and Gibraltar Hill.

This Order will come into force on Tuesday, 1 September 2026 and may remain in force for a maximum period of 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the sooner. The works are expected to commence on or after that date and are programmed for completion within 7 days. The restrictions will apply only while the appropriate traffic signs are 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, 27 August 2026

(GODDINGTON ROAD, STROOD)

(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 flow meter readings to be monitored to prevent flooding and sewage entering the watercourse -

Goddington Road, Strood - to be closed to all vehicular traffic fully across its junction with Hillside Avenue. Pedestrian traffic will not be affected. An alternative route will be available via (for Goddington Road traffic): Cliffe Road and Frindsbury Road in both directions; (for Hillside Avenue and Honeypot Close traffic): Mill Road in both directions.

This Order will come into force on Wednesday, 9 September 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, 9 September 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, 27 August 2026

(GRANGE ROAD, STROOD)

(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 flow meter monitoring equipment to be replaced -

Grange Road, Strood - to be closed to all vehicular traffic between its junctions with Grove Road and Weston Road. Pedestrian traffic will not be affected. An alternative route will be available via Grove Road, Frindsbury Road and Vicarage Road in both directions.

This Order will come into force on Thursday, 10 September 2026 and may remain in force for a maximum period of 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the sooner. The works are expected to commence on or after that date and are programmed for completion within 1 day. The restrictions will apply only while the appropriate traffic signs are 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, 27 August 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;

MC/26/1503 7 Ordnance Terrace, Chatham, Medway, ME4 6PT

Reason 2

Replacement of window to match existing material, style and fenestration; upgrading from single glazed to double glazed.

MC/26/1504 7 Ordnance Terrace, Chatham, Medway, ME4 6PT

Reason 2

Listed building consent for window replacement to match existing material, style and fenestration; upgrading from single glazed to double glazed.

MC/26/1529 Little London Farm, Lower Twydall Lane, Twydall, Gillingham

Reason 2

Reason 1

Construction of 3 bay carport and enlargement of gravel driveway, addition of doors and solar panels to existing carport.

MC/26/1530 Little London Farm, Lower Twydall Lane, Twydall, Gillingham

Reason 1

Reason 2

Listed building consent for construction of 3 bay carport and enlargement of gravel driveway, addition of doors and solar panels to existing carport.

MC/26/1515 Land Adjacent to Keppers Barn and The Cottage, Upper Bush Road, Cuxton, Rochester

Reason 1

Conversion of two agricultural buildings to create three dwellings and the demolition of an existing agricultural building and the construction of three residential dwellings in its stead together with access, parking, drainage, landscape and other works.

MC/26/0855 81 High Street, Rochester, Medway, ME1 1LX

Reason 2

Reason 1

Listed building consent for the internal refurbishment of the shop front display areas, works include: the removal and replacement of the window display flooring. Installation of a new wooden flooring to both window display areas. Removal of the existing floor coverings. Replacement and Installation of Internal Wall Panelling. Removal of the peg board and prepare existing wall surfaces. Installation of new timber wall panelling to both display areas. Ceiling Repairs, Re-Plastering and Redecoration. Removal of loose or damaged plaster. Full re-plastering of the ceiling areas. Replacement and Upgrade of Lighting Infrastructure.

MC/26/1157 161 Maidstone Road, Rochester, Medway, ME1 1SF

Reason 1

Reason 2

Listed Building Consent for replacement of 1 lower sash in first floor front bedroom to match original, single glazed; replacement of both sashes and sill in rear first floor bedroom to match original, double glazed; replacement of 2 non-original windows (Ground floor 1 and First floor 3) with double glazed timber sashes to match original; replacement of non-original rear double doors from lower ground extension to garden area; replacement of modern timber velux window in loft room; insulation of loft space; rebuilding of the front parapet wall in alignment; repairs to stone lintels above first floor windows and stone string course

MC/26/1448 Boot Fair, Upnor Road, Upnor, Rochester

Reason 3

Reason 4

Change of use of field for an additional 7 bootfairs a year (21 in total in any one calender year)

MC/26/1454 120 Maidstone Road, Chatham, Medway, ME4 6DQ

Reason 1

Retrospective change of use of C3 dwellinghouse to C2 care home for a maximum of 5 residents

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, 27 August 2026

(HAROLD ROAD, CUXTON)

(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 telecommunications works to be carried out -

Harold Road, Cuxton - to be closed to all vehicular traffic in Harold Road from the junction with Reginald Avenue for a distance of 30 metres. Pedestrian traffic will not be affected. No alternative route is available. Access for emergency vehicles will be maintained at all times.

This Order will come into force on Friday, 25 September 2026 and may remain in force for a maximum period of 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the sooner. The works are expected to commence on or after that date and are programmed for completion within 5 days. The restrictions will apply only while the appropriate traffic signs are 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, 27 August 2026

(VARIOUS ROADS, MEDWAY)

(COMMUNITY EVENTS) (TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC) (NO. 3) ORDER 2026

UNDER SECTION 14(1)(B) OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984

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 the construction and removal of structures required for the holding of public community events, or because of the likelihood of danger to the public whilst an event is taking place –

Traffic Management - To facilitate the holding of the events mentioned in column (1) of the Table, on the dates and between the times set out in the corresponding columns (2) and (3), the traffic management provisions detailed in the Schedule identified in the corresponding column (4) will apply. These provisions will be in force as indicated in the Schedule below.

Pedestrian traffic will not be affected. Alternative routes for through traffic will be signed locally. Access to premises will be maintained where possible.

This Order will come into force on Sunday, 20 September 2026 and will cease to have effect on Sunday, 29 November 2026. The Order will only be effective when the appropriate signs are displayed.

The schedule for the closure may be viewed online at: www.medway.gov.uk

Schedule RSR26-3: Road Closures and Traffic restrictions

• Castle Hill from its junction of Esplanade to its junction with Epaul Lane, to include Castle Hill Court – to include suspension of one-way operation to allow resident/event vehicle access.

• Epaul Lane from its junction of Castle Hill to its junction with Boley Hill – to include suspension of no entry and one-way operation to allow resident/event vehicle access.

• High Street Rochester from its junction of Corporation Street bus lane to its junction with Star Hill – to include suspension of one-way operation for authorised vehicles only.

• Almon Place at its point 35m northeast of High Street to its junction with High Street.

• Bishops Walk - its entire length.

• Eastgate Court at its junction with High Street.

• Eastgate Terrace at its junction with High Street.

• Crow Lane from its junction of High Street to its junction with Vines Lane.

• Blue Boar Lane from its junction of Blue Boar Lane car park entrance to its junction with High Street.

• La Providence at its junction with High Street.

• Northgate from its western junction of Cathedral car park to its junction with High Street.

• Cathedral Car Park at its junction with High Street.

• Boley Hill from its junction of St Margaret’s Street to its junction with High Street, to include its junction with Priors Gate Road.

• Priors Gate Road from its junction of Boley Hill to its junction of Minor Canon Row.

• College Yard at its junction of Priors Gate Road to its junction with High Street.

• Almon Place suspension of southbound only working and allow two-way traffic operation.

• Boley Hill at its junction of High Street, suspension of prohibited left or right turn for authorised vehicles only – ‘Live’ event days 24/7.

• Corporation Street eastbound (Chatham bound) no vehicle is permitted to right turn into Northgate.

Schedule RSC26-3: Road Closures and Traffic restrictions

• Richard Street from its junction with Meeting House Lane to its junction with Rhode Street.

• Rhode Street from its junction with Claremont Way to its junction with High Street.

• James Street - its entire length.

• Clover Street - its entire length.

• High Street Chatham from its junction with Rhode Street to its junction with Waterfront Way.

• Waterfront Way from its junction with Glode Lane to its junction with Best Street.

• Best Street at its junction with Railway Street.

• Railway Street from its junction with High Street to its junction with Ordnance Terrace.

• Ordnance Terrace from its junction with Railway Street to its junction with Fort Pitt Street.

• Albany Terrace from its junction with Fort Pitt Street to its junction with Boundary Road.

• Fort Pitt Hill from its junction with Boundary Road to its junction with Cressy Court.

• Fort Pitt Street at its junction with Albany Terrace.

Schedule RSG26-3: Road Closures and Traffic restrictions

• Mill Road from its junction with High Street to its junction with Saunders Street.

• Brompton Road from its western junction with Mill Road to its junction with High Street.

• Arden Street junction with Fox Street to its junction with High Street.

• Britton Street at its junction with High Street.

• Marlborough Road at its junction with Lock Street to its junction with High Street.

• High Street Gillingham from its junction with Mill Road to its junction with Canterbury Street/Skinner St.

Schedule RSRm26-3: Road Closures and Traffic restrictions

• A2 High Street Rainham from its junction with Holding Street to its junction with Mierscourt Road including junction with Orchard Street, Station Road, Ivy Street, Pudding Road and Stratford Lane.

• Station Road from its junction with A2 High Street to its southwestern junction with Longley Road.

Schedule HEMP-3:

• Hempstead Road from its northern junction with Dukes Meadow Drive/Pine Grove roundabout to its southern junction with Harrow Road.

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, 27 August 2026

www.medway.gov.uk