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Petition launched against plans for apartments at Medway Bridge Marina, Borstal, Rochester

A petition has been set up opposing plans for riverside flats on a caravan site.

Developers want to build a four-storey apartment building at Medway Bridge Marina in Borstal, Rochester.

An aerial view of plans for 40 apartments at Medway Bridge Marina. Picture: Guy Hollaway Architects
An aerial view of plans for 40 apartments at Medway Bridge Marina. Picture: Guy Hollaway Architects

Under the plans, the building would include 40 two-bedroom apartments and an underground car park.

Ground Projects Ltd, which is behind the development, is proposing a new access road from the existing marina entrance and a total of 46 parking spaces.

In February last year, members of the public were invited to have a look at the plans at a presentation at Cleave Warne Hall in Borstal.

Last month, an application was put forward to build a cafe and an office, both with storage units in the ground floor, as well as a new boat shed at the marina.

A change.org petition has been set up calling on the council to oppose the plans for the apartments.

An artist's impression of flats at Medway Bridge Marina. Picture: Guy Hollaway Architects
An artist's impression of flats at Medway Bridge Marina. Picture: Guy Hollaway Architects

The petition lists the reasons for rejecting the plans including its possible impact on traffic, the character of the village, noise and pollution, saying it is a "potential planning disaster".

The council has previously rejected an application to develop the land in 2016 when a plan for 36 flats was refused due to concerns of over development, however, the Planning Inspectorate made a decision to allow the resubmission of the plans following a successful appeal.

The plans are due to be considered by Monday, May 24.

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