Publication Draft Core Strategy - August 2011
Policy CS28: Chatham The centre of Chatham will be developed as a regional hub and as the city centre for Medway in accordance with the principles of the Chatham Centre and Waterfront Development Framework and Development Brief and the regeneration, economic and retail policies of the core strategy. This will include the development of: •
Greatly improved shopping facilities
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A world class waterfront
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Major environmental improvements
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Accessibility improvements to and within the centre
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New employment floorspace and housing reflecting the five masterplans covering the centre.
Initiatives will continue to reduce deprivation in the more disadvantaged neighbourhoods and beyond the town centre the following local centres will be safeguarded and promoted as neighbourhood centres: •
Chatham Maritime
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Brompton High Street
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Luton Road
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Luton High Street
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Princes Park
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Wayfield
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Shirley Avenue
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Walderslade Village
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Kestral Road
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Admirals Walk
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Silverweed Road
Local employment opportunities will be encouraged, including through reinvestment in established employment areas.
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