Arches Local, the group allocated for the Medway region as part of the Big Local programme, has launched a survey for their Community Economic Development (CED) plan regarding the future of the Luton Road Shopper's Car Park. As discussed at a Cabinet meeting on June 7, 2016, Medway Council conducted a review of Council-owned land, including car parks, across Medway for sites that may be suitable for development. The Luton Road Shopper's Car Park was identified as one of the 7 sites that are earmarked to be disposed and developed in the future. Picture Credit: Google Maps The Luton Road Shopper's Car Park is currently a public car park located off Magpie Hall Road with 56 spaces allowing visitors to park for free up to 20 hours.
The proposals outline three options; the development of housing and community space, the exclusion of a public car park in the first option, and a further option to retain public car parking facilities and develop housing. It was also proposed that the site can be retained in its current form. Arches Local have stated that they would prefer to see the car park retained for public use, but introduce a new community market which can be periodically held. Local residents can submit their views and opinions regarding the future development of the car park by completing Arches Local's survey online. A paper version is also available which must be returned to the Magpie Community Centre, Magpie Hall Road, Chatham, ME4 5NE. It has been confirmed that there is no set deadline for this survey. Comments are closed.
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