Medway Council launched a public consultation for the new Local Plan today, which will replace the existing 2003 Medway Local Plan. The document outlines the vision for the future of Medway, an urban conurbation made up of five towns, providing a detailed overview of the needs and challenges that will need to be addressed for the largest dynamic urban area in the South East. It mainly highlights the needs for employment opportunities, housing, economic growth and environmental impacts, as well as supporting infrastructure including transport links and education & health services, which will all be required for the rapid population growth up to the year 2035. It is envisioned that Medway will be transformed into a 'leading waterfront university city', with its population set to rise from 276,000 to 330,000 people. With this in mind, 29,463 new homes will have to be constructed to meet the growing demand for housing. Picture Credit: Alan Denney The Local Plan also describes the 'negative perceptions' associated with Medway that local residents have, stating that these should be challenged by adding economic value that Medway, as a city, should be providing. Medway Council will continue to pursue the ambition to establish Chatham as the 'city centre' for wider Medway. Urban regeneration of the town will provide new retail and leisue facilities, transforming it into an attractive destination and a vibrant hub for the community. The key proposals for Chatham are featured below: The public consultation is open from January 16 2017 to March 6 2017. Residents are urged to share their views and provide feedback to construct a suitable approach to the growth of Medway for future generations.
What are your thoughts? Find out further information and view the Local Plan documents by visiting www.medway.gov.uk/futuremedway. Comments are closed.
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