263 homes and local shop at Land At East Hill, Chatham

“This proposal follows approval of an Outline Permission for the erection of up to 800 dwellings with a primary school, supporting retail space of up to 150sqm and a community or nursery facility. This is Phase 3 of the scheme, which will consist of 6 phases and a separate school phase.”

“The scheme the subject of this application is a Reserved Matters application for Phase 3, for the construction of 263 dwellings including houses, apartments, convenience store together with associated access, parking, landscaping, open space, infrastructure and earthworks and the provision of allotments pursuant to Outline application MC/19/0765.”

“The application has been advertised on site and by individual neighbour notification to the owners and occupiers of neighbouring properties.”

“Increased traffic – already busy area Lack of GP and Dentist Loss of green space Habitats for wildlife being lost. Need to protect woodland. Changing area beyond recognition…”

“The Committee discussed the application in detail, and a Member drew attention to the new Spine Road in the development and whether it would be wide enough to accommodate more traffic which would include large refuse lorries going to the local household waste and recycling centre which was located on Shawstead Road. The Highways Consultant confirmed that he had reviewed the tracking of larger refuse vehicles, and they would fit within the designated road network.”

“The Principal Planner confirmed that this was a challenging site due to the topography. Most of the houses within this phase would be 2 - 2 ½ storeys high with pitched roofs. There would be a few flat blocks which would be 3 storey with a flat roof to reduce their prominence, while the commercial block with residential above would be 4 storey with a ridged roof but this was considered acceptable due to its location and to highlight its public use.”

“Approved with conditions 1 to 6 as set out in the report for the reasons stated in the report.”