Medway Council’s Local Plan
Medway Council’s local plan was approved by Councillors last week at a special meeting.
The public has six weeks from Monday, 30 June to 11th August 2025 to review Medway’s final draft of its Local Plan and comment on its legal compliance and soundness, against national planning policy.
The plan and accompanying documents will then be submitted to the Secretary of State following the final public consultation, as part of Regulation 19. It is anticipated, following central Government-led examination, Medway’s Local Plan will be adopted by December 2026.
The Local Plan can be viewed here.
The public events will give you the chance to look at the proposals and speak to members of Medway Council’s Planning team. There will also be copies of the consultation booklet available to take (on a first come, first served basis).
All residents are welcome to attend – no booking is required:
- Rochester – Corn Exchange – Monday, 30 June, 4-7pm
- Stood – St Nicholas Church – Tuesday, 1 July – 10am-1pm
- Chatham – Pentagon Shopping Centre in former Wilko unit – Thursday, 3 July, 11am-2pm
- Hoo St Werburgh – Hundred of Hoo Academy – Tuesday, 8 July, 5.30-8.30pm
- Gillingham – Medway Park Sports Centre – Thursday, 10 July, 4-7pm
- Lordswood – leisure centre – Tuesday, 15 July, 4-7pm
- Rainham – St Margaret’s Millennium Centre – Wednesday, 16 July, 5-8pm
Visit the consultation portal.
You can feedback your comments on the plan by emailing: Alternatively you can write to: Planning Service, Medway Council, Gun Wharf, Chatham ME4 4TR.
