A developer has put forward plans for new homes and commercial space in front of Anchorage House in Chatham High Street. Chatham Homes Ltd is seeking planning permission to build 12 flats and six ground floor commercial units on the car park of the former office block. The proposals will create six one-bedroom and six two-bedroom flats, which will have their own private terraces. No car parking spaces and 28 cycle parking spaces will be provided. The proposed block is located within the Sun Pier to Star Hill Conservation Area, and is designed with bricks, slate roofing and zinc dormers. Planning documents say the design "adopts a contemporary design approach that nevertheless references its context, and the local distinctiveness of this part of the conservation area." The documents also say the scheme "would be a significant improvement compared to the current car parking use" and have a "highly positive impact upon the character and appearance of the Sun Pier to Star Hill Conservation Area." Chatham Homes Ltd also owns Anchorage House itself, which is currently in the final stages of being converted to 81 flats after work started nearly two years ago.
The 11-storey block, built in the 1960s, was bought by the developer for £5.2 million in July 2021. It was previously used as offices for the government's HM Revenue and Customs department before closing in around 2016. The office block was then occupied by various organisations such as legal firms and training providers. The latest plans are due to be decided by Tuesday, 21 March. View and comment on the plans by clicking here to visit Medway Council's Planning Portal. Comments are closed.
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