Medway Council's Portfolio Holder for Strategic Regeneration has commented following the High Court's decision to dismiss a judicial review.
The planning application to revelop land at Chatham Docks Industrial Estate South Side was given initial approval by Medway Council's Planning Committee on 30 May 2024.
Cllr Simon Curry, Medway Council’s Portfolio Holder cover Planning, said: “We welcome the High Court’s decision to dismiss the judicial review. This reaffirms that the decision of our Planning Committee, and detailed and thorough approach from our officers, was sound and correct.
“It is important to note that the application from Peel Waters will see this land remain as employment use, and it has the potential to create new jobs, opportunities and economic growth for Medway.
“Excitingly, the plans also include a new cycle and footpath which will help to open up the area alongside the River Medway and improve public access. I look forward to seeing how the development takes shape over the coming years.”