People are being invited to have their say over plans to demolish a set of buildings in a historic high street and replace them with new housing.

The proposals for up to 75 homes in part of Rochester High Street have been made open to the public at a consultation event taking place today (April 22).

The event at Eastgate House, Rochester, is being hosted by Parkland Estates Limited to give locals the chance to view and give their thoughts on the proposals.

It will showcase the proposed designs and representatives will be on hand to answer questions.

Part of the site is within the Star Hill to Sun Pier conservation area and is a location Medway Council are prioritising for regeneration.

The designs of the townhouses on Rochester High Street have been specifically designed to fit in with the local streetface and enhance the look of the area.

Parkland Estates Ltd want to sell the land to a developer but have found none want to take on the site without pre-approved planning permission.

The designs are currently in the development stage and are subject to change depending on public response, planning department guidance, and market conditions.

A planning application was submitted in January for a screening opinion to demolish a set of buildings and replace them with two blocks of flats and a row of townhouses.

The event today is to field the opinions of residents on plans as they are developed and finalised before Parkland Estates Limited submit them to the council in the summer.

The site, 320 to 346 High Street, Rochester, includes the Thai Market, the Pizza Hut which was formerly a pub designed by architect George Bond, and The Flippin’ Frog micro pub, however the demolition of these buildings are not included in the plans.

An empty factory building towards the back of the site and RockChurch Kent, who had a temporary agreement for their building and are being relocated, will be demolished to make room for a block and new buildings along the front of Rochester High Street.

Suggested plans already submitted ask for up to 75 residences but the designs hold only 64 homes, composed of eight townhouses for up to nine people each, two houses, and 54 flats.

The full application for the site, with any changes suggested by members of the public, is predicted to be submitted in summer with a decision being made by autumn.

The event started earlier today and will finish at 7.45pm.