Agenda

To approve the record of the meeting held on 22 October 2025.

The Chairperson will announce any late items which do not appear on the main agenda but which he/she has agreed should be considered by reason of special circumstances to be specified in the report. 

Members are invited to disclose any Disclosable Pecuniary Interests or Other Significant Interests in accordance with the Member Code of Conduct. Guidance on this is set out in agenda item 4.

This technical guidance outlines the requirements and best practices for Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SuDS) in planning applications and condition discharge submissions within Medway, ensuring alignment with national policy and local flood risk strategies. It provides detailed expectations for SuDS design, implementation, verification, and maintenance across various development types, supporting improved surface water management and flood resilience.

Rainham South East Ward

T1- Oak - fell to ground and treat the stem to stop regrowth.

Fort Pitt Ward

Demolition of existing buildings and structures and construction of a new food retail store (Use Class E(a)), with access, car and cycle parking, landscaping and associated works.

Construction of a terrace of four dwellings with associated parking and landscaping.

Cuxton, Halling and Riverside Ward

Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) to allow for a minor material amendment to planning permission MC/22/2915 for the addition of loft floors to all units except unit 6 and the provision of an entrance gate.

Lordswood and Walderslade Ward

Reserved Matters application for Phase 2 (for the construction of 36 residential units together with associated access, parking, landscaping, open space, infrastructure and earthworks) pursuant to Outline application MC/19/0765 (APP/A2280/W/21/3280915) - Outline application (with all matters reserved except access) 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 with an associated road link between North Dane Way and Pear Tree Lane and other road infrastructure, open space and landscaping.

Lordswood and Walderslade Ward

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)pursuant to Outline application MC/19/0765 (APP/A2280/W/21/3280915) - Outline application (with all matters reserved except access) 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 with an associated road link between North Dane Way and Pear Tree Lane and other road infrastructure, open space and landscaping.

Lordswood and Walderslade Ward

Reserved Matters application for Phase 4 (for the construction of 198 residential units including affordable housing together with associated access, parking, landscaping, open space, infrastructure and earthworks) pursuant to Outline application MC/19/0765 (APP/A2280/W/21/3280915) - Outline application (with all matters reserved except access) 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 with an associated road link between North Dane Way and Pear Tree Lane and other road infrastructure, open space and landscaping.

This report is presented to the Planning Committee informing Members on current planning performance and the Local Plan.  The report covers the period from 1 July to 30 September 2025.

This report informs Members of appeal decisions.  The summary of appeal decisions for those allowed or where decisions were made by the Committee contrary to Officer recommendation is listed by ward in Appendix A.

This report informs Members on the amount of Section 106 funding received between July to September 2025 and sets out what the contributions must be spent on according to the Section 106 agreements. This report is submitted for information to assist the Planning Committee in monitoring the contributions which developers have agreed to as part of new development schemes.

This report summarises the content of agenda item 21 (Derelict Buildings: 1 April 2025 – 30 September 2025 Report) which, in the opinion of the proper officer, contains exempt information within one of the categories in Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972. It is a matter for the Committee to determine whether the press and public should be excluded from the meeting during consideration of document.

This technical guidance outlines the requirements and best practices for Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SuDS) in planning applications and condition discharge submissions within Medway, ensuring alignment with national policy and local flood risk strategies. It provides detailed expectations for SuDS design, implementation, verification, and maintenance across various development types, supporting improved surface water management and flood resilience.