Medway, Public Notices

Medway Council

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(STAKE LANE, JADE HILL AND ESSEX ROAD, HALLING)

(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 raised-table construction and junction improvement works to be carried out -

Stake Lane, Jade Hill and Essex Road, Halling - Stake Lane will be closed between Kent Road and Essex Road; Jade Hill between Kent Road and Essex Road; and Essex Road between Kent Road and Stake Lane. The closures will operate in turn, with only one road closed at any time. The one-way restriction in Essex Road will be suspended while its closure is in operation. Pedestrian traffic will not be affected. Traffic will be diverted via Kent Road and adjoining local roads as indicated by traffic signs.

This order came into force on Friday, 16 October 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 were due to commence on or after Friday, 16 October 2026 and are planned for completion by Monday, 30 November 2026. 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, 22 October 2026

(CREEK ROAD, UPPER STOKE)

(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 connection works to be carried out.

Creek Road, Upper Stoke - the level crossing to be closed to all vehicular traffic. 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 Sunday, 22 November 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 expected to commence on or after that date 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, 22 October 2026

(CLIFFE ROAD AND MARTIN 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 the decommissioning of 210 metres of large-diameter gas main and transfer of services works to be carried out -

Cliffe Road, Strood - to be closed to all vehicular traffic from its junction with Frindsbury Road to outside No. 29 Cliffe Road. Martin Road, Strood - to be closed to all vehicular traffic at its junction with Cliffe Road. Pedestrian traffic will not be affected. An alternative route will be available via Frindsbury Road, Coddington Road, Wykeham Road, Brompton Road, All Road and Cliffe Road as appropriate.

This order will come into force on Monday, 23 November 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, 23 November 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, 22 October 2026

(GRANGE ROAD, STROOD)

(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC) (NO. 2)

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 defective manhole frame and cover to be replaced.

Grange Road, Strood - to be closed to all vehicular traffic from its junction with Grove Road to 46 Grange Road. Pedestrian traffic will not be affected. An alternative route will be available via Vicarage Road, Frindsbury Road and Grove Road in both directions.

This order will come into force on Friday, 30 October 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 expected to commence on or after that date and are programmed for completion within one day, between 8.30am and 6.30pm. 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, 22 October 2026

(ST MARGARETS STREET, 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 a defective manhole frame and cover to be replaced.

St Margarets Street, Rochester - to be closed to all vehicular traffic between its junctions with King Edward Road and Roebuck Road. Pedestrian traffic will not be affected. An alternative route will be provided and signed via King Edward Road, Maidstone Road and Roebuck Road in both directions.

This order will come into force on Thursday, 19 November 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 expected to commence on or after that date and are programmed to take place overnight from 5.30pm on 19 November to 5.30am on 20 November 2026. 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, 22 October 2026

(HEMPSTEAD ROAD, GILLINGHAM)

(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 sunken manhole frame and cover to be replaced.

Hempstead Road, Gillingham - to be closed to all vehicular traffic between its junction with Hempstead Valley Drive and a point in line with 43A Hempstead Road between 7pm on 29 October and 5.30am on 30 October 2026. Pedestrian traffic will not be affected. An alternative route will be provided and signed via Hempstead Valley Drive, Pear Tree Lane, Capstone Road, Ash Tree Lane, Watling Street and Hoath Way in both directions.

This order will come into force on Thursday, 29 October 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 expected to commence on or after that date and are programmed for completion within one night, by 30 October 2026. 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, 22 October 2026

(WELLINGTON ROAD, GILLINGHAM)

(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 installed.

Wellington Road, Gillingham - from its junction with Canterbury Street for 30 metres in a north-easterly direction to be closed to all vehicular traffic. Pedestrian traffic will not be affected. An alternative route will be provided and signed via Seaview Road, Gillingham Road and Canterbury Street in both directions.

This order will come into force on Monday, 2 November 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 expected to commence on or after that date and are programmed for completion within three days, by 4 November 2026. 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, 22 October 2026

(FRINDSBURY ROAD AND SURROUNDING ROADS, WAINSCOTT)

(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 carriageway resurfacing, joint sealing and associated patching works to be carried out -

Frindsbury Road and surrounding roads, Wainscott - during Phase 1, Hasted Road and Wulfere Way will be closed and lane closures will operate on Four Elms Hill and Four Elms Roundabout. During Phase 2, Frindsbury Roundabout and all its approaches and exits, Frindsbury Road at Frindsbury Roundabout, Berwick Way and Wulfere Way will be closed, with lane closures in Hasted Road, Four Elms Hill and Four Elms Roundabout. The restrictions will be introduced in stages and will not all operate at once. Pedestrian traffic will not be affected. Traffic will be diverted via surrounding local roads as indicated by traffic signs.

This order will come into force on Monday, 2 November 2026 and will be valid for a maximum period of 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the sooner. Phase 1 is due to commence on or after Monday, 2 November 2026 and Phase 2 on or after Wednesday, 4 November 2026. The works are programmed for completion within six nights. The restrictions will operate between 8pm and 6am and 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, 22 October 2026

(ORDNANCE STREET, CHATHAM)

(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC) ORDER 2026

Notice is hereby given that Medway Council has made an order under sections 14(1)(a) and (b) and 15(2) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, the effect of which will be to impose the following temporary restriction:

Ordnance Street, Chatham - to be closed to all vehicular traffic at St John Fisher RC Secondary School. Pedestrian traffic will not be affected. An alternative route will be available via Grosvenor Avenue, Boundary Road, Old Pattens Lane, A229 City Way, A2 New Road, New Cut, Railway Street and Ordnance Terrace in both directions.

The order is necessary to enable gas disconnection works to be carried out. It will come into force on Monday, 26 October 2026 and will remain in force until the works have been completed, which is expected to be Sunday, 1 November 2026.

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, 22 October 2026

(NORTH DANE WAY AND ADJOINING ROADS, CHATHAM)

(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC) ORDER 2026

Notice is hereby given that Medway Council has made an order under sections 14(1)(a) and (b) and 15(2) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, the effect of which will be to impose the following temporary restrictions:

North Dane Way and adjoining roads, Chatham - (1) the right turn from Shawstead Road into North Dane Way will be prohibited from 26 October 2026 to 10 April 2027; (2) the left turn from Heron Way into Princes Avenue will be prohibited for the same period; and (3) North Dane Way will be closed to all vehicular traffic from approximately 50 metres south of Shawstead Road to approximately 100 metres north of Princes Avenue from 7 April 2027 to 10 April 2027. For the Shawstead Road restriction, traffic will proceed south to the mini roundabout near Judkins Close and return north. For the Heron Way restriction, traffic will proceed north to Capstone Road and return south. During the full closure, the principal diversion will be via Capstone Road, Luton High Street, Luton Road, Chatham Hill, New Road, Maidstone Road, Horsted Way, A229, Maidstone Road, Walderslade Woods and Lords Wood Lane, and vice versa. Eastbound traffic will use Heron Way, Swallow Rise, Princes Avenue and Robin Hood Lane to join the northbound diversion.

The order is necessary to enable major section 278 highway works, including removal of the existing roundabout and traffic islands, installation of new traffic islands, resurfacing and road marking. It will come into force on Monday, 26 October 2026 and the restrictions are expected to end on Saturday, 10 April 2027.

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, 22 October 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;

3. The application is for a Major Development;

MC/26/1898 109 High Street, Chatham, Medway, ME4 4DH

Reason 1

Change of use from performing arts studio (former Class D2) to education (Class F1(a)), with internal alterations and new fascia signage.

MC/26/1935 317 High Street, Rochester, Medway, ME1 1BU

Reason 1

Change of use from dwelling (C3) to 6 person HMO (C4).

MC/26/1908 Land West Of Grain Road And South Of West Lane, Medway Power Station, Grain Road, Isle Of Grain

Reason 3

Landfill remediation works comprising investigation, excavation and remediation of landfill margins, construction of an engineered clay containment trench, installation of a continuous capping system, drainage infrastructure, restoration soils and seeding, and associated works.

MC/26/1894 Former Kingsnorth Power Station, Power Station Access Road, Hoo St Werburgh, Rochester

Reason 3

Application for approval of reserved matters being Access, Appearance, Landscape, Scale and Layout for part of the site-wide infrastructure including spine road, associated landscaping, drainage and lighting pursuant to Outline Planning Permission ref. MC/21/0979 for the construction of flexible EG (iii)/B2/B8 use class buildings, sui generis uses for energy uses and a lorry park, together with servicing, parking, landscaping, drainage, remediation, demolition and earthworks.

MC/26/1900 Doctors Surgery, 7 Railway Street, Gillingham, Medway

Reason 1

Variation of condition 2 on planning permission MC/26/0055 to allow a minor material amendment to facilitate a conversion of the front roof space to one additional flat, including the insertion of three conservation roof-lights.

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, 22 October 2026

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