Issue details

Rural Design Guidance

Summary
This report will ask the Cabinet to agree planning guidance to support residential applications in the rural area and enhance the quality.

 

Access to Information
The report together with any other documents being considered (unless they contain exempt information) will be available for inspection 5 clear days before the decision is taken by the Cabinet. Copies are available on the Council's website or requested from Democratic Services Medway Council, Gun Wharf, Dock Road, Chatham, Kent, ME4 4TR or email democratic.services@medway.gov.uk. If you wish to submit information to the Cabinet about the item please also contact Democratic Services.

Decision type: Key

Decision status: For Determination

Notice of proposed decision first published: 24/08/2026

Decision due: 17 Nov 2026 by Cabinet

Lead member: Councillor Simon Curry, Portfolio Holder for Climate Change and Strategic Regeneration simon.curry@medway.gov.uk

Lead director: Adam Bryan

Contact: Duncan Berntsen, Senior Urban Design Officer Email: duncan.berntsen@medway.gov.uk Tel: 01634 331705, Dave Harris, Chief Planning Officer Email: dave.harris@medway.gov.uk Tel: 01634 331575, Lisa Maryott, Business Development Specialist and Team Manager Email: lisa.maryott@medway.gov.uk Tel: 01634 331102.

Relevant Overview and Scrutiny Committee:: Regeneration, Culture and Environment