The development proposed for an outline application (with all matters reserved except access) for the erection of up to 450 market and affordable dwellings, nursery and supporting retail space up to 85sqm, with provision of main access to Ham Lane; estate roads; cycle and pedestrian routes; residential and community open space and landscaping; new junction for Lidsing Road/Hempstead Road and realignment and widening of Lidsing Road. Off site related highway works to Westfield Sole Road, Shawstead Road, Hempstead Road, Chapel Lane, Hempstead Valley Drive, Hoath Way roundabout, Hoath Way and M2 Junction 4 has been dismissed.
The appeal is made by F D Atwood and Partners against the decision of The Medway Council.
The application Ref MC/19/0336, dated 25 January 2019, was refused by notice dated 21 January 2021
Gibraltar Farm, Ham Lane, Hempstead, Gillingham, Kent