Appeal Lodged for New Homes and Public Spaces at Pump Lane, Rainham

Appeal

AC Goatham & Son is challenging Medway Council's refusal to grant outline planning permission for significant redevelopment on land they own at Pump Lane, Rainham and has now lodged an appeal with the Planning Inspectorate.

Medway Council's refusal

In June 2020, Medway Council refused outline planning application MC/19/1566 for the redevelopment of land off Pump Lane, Rainham to include residential development comprising of approximately 1,250 residential units, a local centre, a village green, a two-form entry primary school, a 60 bed extra care facility, an 80 bed care home and associated access.

Outline planning application MC/19/1566 including Medway Council's letter of refusal and new appeal documents can be viewed at: https://bit.ly/2Yu27QN

The plans

The site is located south of Lower Rainham Road, centred upon Pump Lane and extending, in part to Lower Bloors Lane to the east and Lower Twydall Lane to the west. The southern most boundary is formed of the railway. The site is currently used as commercial fruit orchards.

The proposals are for a residential development of up to 1,250 homes with landscaped areas, open spaces and other community benefits.

It is proposed that at the heart of the development there will be a village green that will integrate with existing pedestrian routes.

A new primary school with playing fields is planned for space at the rear of the existing houses on Lower Rainham Road.

Access to the development will be from Lower Rainham Road and Pump Lane.

Representations to the appeal

Representations to the appeal to the Planning Inspectorate, to be submitted by Monday 16th November 2020 can be made online at: https://appeals.planninginspectorate.gov.uk using the case reference number: APP/A2280/W/20/3259868.

Upchurch Matters

Kent Police and Crime Commissioner Business Crime Survey 2020

Bosses invited to tell PCC about business crime.

For the first time, Kent’s elected Police and Crime Commissioner Matthew Scott has created a survey specifically to understand the impact of business crime in the county.

Questions include:

How safe do you feel the area is where your business is based?

Has your business experienced crime in the past year?

What, if anything, has dissuaded you from reporting business crime in the past?

The responses received will help Mr Scott understand attitudes towards policing and other crime prevention initiatives across Kent.

At first glance, it may appear this isn’t relevant to the rural community but 40% of the responses so far have been from people working in farming. The survey covers rural, coastal and urban businesses and is an opportunity for you to have your say.

You can complete the survey at: www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/R0ZGIV

Upchurch Matters

AMENDMENT: Speed Limit Reduction - High Street, Newington

It will be necessary to put a temporary speed limit of 10MPH on the High Street, Newington from Friday 23rd October 2020 for up to 3 nights.

The restriction will be in place from the junction of Callaways Lane to Boyces Hill.

This is to allow the safe use of convoy working with two way traffic lights.

It is planned that the speed restriction will be in place between 20:00hrs and 05:00hrs each night.

This is to enable carriageway repairs to be carried out by Kent County Council.

The restriction will be lifted as soon as works are completed, and it is safe to do so.

Kent County Council 24hr Contact Centre:

03000 418181 (9:00am - 5:00pm)

03000 419191 (5:00pm - 9:00am)

For details of roadworks see: www.kenttraffic.info

Kent County Council - Highways, Transportation & Waste

Enjoy Fireworks Responsibly - Stay Safe This Autumn

Fireworks can hurt and frighten people and animals - always follow the firework code.

For everything you need to know about firework safety, visit ROSPA (the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents) at: www.rospa.com/home-safety/Advice/Fireworks-Safety

Kent Community Messaging

Sorry, No Trick or Treat Poster

Click the A4 poster to download it and print it out.

If you are worried about people coming to your door during Halloween - particularly after dark or late in the evening remember, you don’t have to answer the door.

You can make this clear by displaying this poster on your front window or door.

If you have young children:

• Never let young children go trick or treating on their own.

• Make sure they only visit people known to your family.

If you have teenagers:

• Make sure they are not going to be using alcohol, flour or eggs.

• Make it clear that if a ‘no trick or treat’ sign is displayed, they should leave straight away.

• Make sure they do not travel alone and never go into the home of someone they do not know.

• Make sure they understand they must not frighten people.

If anyone calls at your door and their behaviour worries you, let a neighbour know. Alternatively, you can contact Kent Police.

In an emergency, if a crime is in progress or life is in danger call 999

Report a non-urgent crime online at: www.kent.police.uk/report

Kent Community Messaging

Your Invitation to Medway and Swale ICP Virtual Community Engagement Events

Dear Medway/Swale resident,

You are invited to a virtual gathering to discuss the priorities of the Medway and Swale Integrated Care Partnership.

The Integrated Care Partnership (ICP) for Medway, Sittingbourne and Sheppey brings together health and care organisations to agree how to plan and deliver our services together for the benefits of our local community.

Two community engagement events are planned and you are invited to attend the one which is most convenient for you. These events will continue discussions between leaders from health and care services in Medway and Swale, clinicians such as GPs and local people to make sure that our plans are shaped by what matters most to local residents.

Please register to attend your chosen event in advance. The events are being held on:

Wednesday 11th November, 18:00 - 20:30

Thursday 12th November, 14:00 - 16:30

The meetings will be held using the Zoom platform and we will send some background information and a link to the meetings prior to the events. Support will be provided if you have any difficulties using Zoom.

The online events will operate as an open discussion forum led by you. There will be no formal presentations - as a participant, you will decide what you want to talk about and who you want to talk to from the representatives available.

I am the senior responsible officer for ICP. Together with Harvey McEnroe, strategic commander for the ICP and senior managers and clinicians from Medway Community Healthcare, Medway Maritime Hospital and Kent and Medway Clinical Commissioning Group I will answer questions, listen to residents’ views and talk with you about delivering care services in the changing circumstances brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic. At the moment four areas are priorities for the ICP - experts and clinicians will attend to cover these topics:

• Providing more care services within local communities.

• Delivering outpatient services in the future.

• Transforming primary care - services delivered within GP practices.

• Improving urgent and emergency care.

We would really welcome your thoughts, questions and feedback. To register at either of the events please click on one of the following links:

11th November 2020: www.eventbrite.com/e/medway-and-swale-icp-open-space-engagement-event-tickets-125872559213

12th November 2020: www.eventbrite.com/e/medway-and-swale-icp-open-space-engagement-event-tickets-125868523141

If you have any queries about these events please contact: medch.pmo.medwayswaleicp@nhs.net

I look forward to seeing you next month,

Yours

Martin Riley

Managing Director, Medway Community Healthcare