Decision details

To take forward proposals for Chatham Centre and Waterfront.

The Cabinet approved the Chatham Centre and Waterfront Development Framework as supplementary planning guidance informed by decisions 287/2004 and 288/2004 below. The Cabinet agreed that the Director of Development and Environment, in consultation with the Leader and Portfolio Holder for Planning and Economic Development, be authorised to agree the final document to reflect changes proposed by Cabinet prior to publication.

The Cabinet approved the preparation of development briefs for the major developments as the next step, including site options for the development of the new Chatham library, civic facilities and performing arts space.

The Cabinet approved the commission of further transport capacity testing and highway design work ahead of major highway infrastructure changes.

The project is a critical driver in the regeneration of Medway and Medway Waterfront, and the regeneration of Chatham is pivotal to the future health and success of Medway. Without it, Medway's economic base and its future stability and sustainability will be severely undermined. These decisions seek to ensure that the framework is in place to enable regeneration in Chatham to take place.