Proposed Redevelopment of Clark’s Lodges and Marina on Land at Woodgers Wharf, Upchurch

The plans

A planning site notice has been posted in Horsham Lane for major development on land at Woodgers Wharf, Horsham Lane, Upchurch, ME9 7AP, for: Phase 1 redevelopment of Marina, including 10 no. 2 and 3 bedroomed static holiday lodges (Use Class C1), boat fabricating building (Use Class B2), site office, gym (Use Class D2), café (Use Class A3) and associated parking, access and landscaping.

The proposed scheme seeks planning permission for the redevelopment of Clark’s Lodges and Marina on the site directly fronting Otterham Creek, to re-establish the site as a working marina with 39 houseboats, and boat fabricating building as well as the construction of 10 static holiday lodges and gym, café and restaurant to support this use.

The site is currently used as a scaffolders yard with areas of storage and hardstanding. The proposal is for Phase 1 which will create a mix of 10 no. 2 and 3 bedroomed lodges to be accessed from the existing entrance off Horsham Lane, at the corner by Plantation Cottages.

Planning application summary

19/502687/FULL | Phase 1 redevelopment of Marina, including 10no. 2 and 3 bedroom static holiday lodges (Use Class C1), boat fabricating building (Use Class B2), site office (Use Class B1), gym (Use Class D2), cafe (Use Class A3) and associated parking, access and landscaping. | Land At Woodgers Wharf Horsham Lane Upchurch Sittingbourne Kent ME9 7AP.

The application can be viewed online at: https://pa.midkent.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=summary&keyVal=PRYQ4BTYIUE00

Or by visiting:

Sheppey Gateway, 38 - 42 High Street, Sheerness, Kent, ME12 1 NL

Alexander Centre, 15 Preston Street, Faversham, Kent, ME13 8NZ

Swale Borough Council, Swale House, East Street, Sittingbourne, Kent ME 10 3HT 

To make comments about this application, you should either submit them online at: https://pa.midkent.gov.uk/online-applications

Or write to: MK Planning Support Service, Maidstone House, King Street, Maidstone, ME15 6JQ

The deadline to submit comments is Friday 9th August 2019 (remember to quote the planning application number).

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