Following further careful consideration of the
environmental sensitivities in and around the site, the
new plans are for up to 500 new homes, rather than the
2,000 originally proposed.
Prior to the submission of a planning application,
Homes England will develop the masterplan proposals in
more detail, which will be presented as part of a
public consultation. It will also continue to promote
the site through Medway Council’s Local Plan process.
Ken Glendinning, Head of Strategic Land, at Homes
England said:
“We remain committed to creating new homes at Lodge
Hill in line with the government’s policy on use of
surplus land, and we have always been aware of the
sensitivities surrounding the important environmental
elements of this development. After careful
consideration, we believe that this approach will avoid
any impact on the SSSI, while still making an
appropriate contribution to Medway’s housing need for
local people.
“We are grateful to all of our stakeholders and
partners, including Natural England, for their support
and advice to date.”
Homes England will look to consult on development
proposals for the site in 2019 through contact with
stakeholders including local residents.
