Our new Local Plan will replace the 2003 Medway Local Plan. It will:
- guide the development and use of land in Medway up to 2041
- address the needs of our growing population.
Local Plan consultation
We're committed to getting a new Local Plan in place for autumn 2025 which looks at where growth should take place. Our plan will help Medway to be an even greater place to live, work, learn and visit for years to come.
We had a consultation so you could tell us what you want to see in our new Local Plan.
The consultation closed at 11.59pm on Tuesday 31 October 2023.
Find out more about:
- the Regulation 18 consultation
- our past consultation events
- what the plan could mean for residents
- the roadmap to deliver our new Local Plan
- land availability assessment.
You can:
![Image of St Marys Island Chatham overlooking the marina with apartments behind.](http://www.medway.gov.uk/images/Azure_St_Marys_Island_reflection_2.jpg)
More information about the Local Plan
You can register for regular updates about our work on our Local Plan.Register for updates on our Local Plan
Topic areas of our Local Plan evidence base
![Housing Options](http://www.medway.gov.uk/images/Housing_Options_1.jpg)
Housing
Ways we are planning for our housing development in Medway.
![Innovation studios](http://www.medway.gov.uk/images/Innovation_Studios_4.jpg)
Employment
Our Local Plan will inform decisions in Medway about employment in Medway.
![Bee and butterfly](http://www.medway.gov.uk/images/Infrastructure.jpg)
Infrastructure
Our documents include how we plan to support our local plan, including things like water and power.
![Rochester high street](http://www.medway.gov.uk/images/Rochester_high_street.jpg)
Retail and centres
Get more information on our plans for retail in our town centres.
![Image of an electric vehicle charging](http://www.medway.gov.uk/images/electriccar.jpg)
Transport
Find out more about our transport plans for Medway including parking.
![image of construction and building](http://www.medway.gov.uk/images/builtenvironment.jpg)
Built environment
We have a variety of documents relating to buildings and building design in Medway.
![Photograph of a man packing lunch.](http://www.medway.gov.uk/images/Healthy_diet.jpg)
Health and community
Our documents include information about the health and wellbeing of our communities in Medway.
![Image of natural environment](http://www.medway.gov.uk/images/naturalenvironment.jpg)
Natural environment and green belt
Our documents include our air quality action plan and plans for Medway's landscape.
![Image of a boat overlooking the River Medway](http://www.medway.gov.uk/images/Image_of_a_boat_overlooking_the_River_Medway.jpg)
Strategic Flood Risk Assessment
Our documents include information on all known sources of flooding that may affect existing or future development within our area.
![Litter bin](http://www.medway.gov.uk/images/image2_5.jpg)
Waste needs assessment
Find out more about our waste needs assessment plan in Medway.
![Image of solar panels](http://www.medway.gov.uk/images/minerals_1.jpg)
Minerals, waste and energy
Our documents include information on waste management, how minerals are extracted and energy supplies in Medway.