Dockyard plan turned down
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Councillors have unanimously refused a controversial
application for a development at Sheerness Docks.
Planners had recommended the scheme for
approval but members of the Swale council planning committee voted
against it last night.
The plan was put forward by George Demetriou,
director of Dockyard Buildings.
The revised application included plans to
restore and convert various properties within the yard into 23
residential units as well as building a new development of 40 flats
with 76 parking bays and landscaping.
One of the most controversial aspects proved
to be the idea of closing the existing vehicle and pedestrian
access from Garrison Road to create a new access onto High Street,
Blue Town, through the listed dockyard wall.
The proposal had attracted opposition from
residents as well as local and national heritage groups.
- For the full story and reaction, see
next week’s Sheerness Times Guardian.
Friday, July 23 2010
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