Single home proposed as 8-person shared house with rear extension in historic area

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Summary

The owner wants to change a family home on Franklin Road into a shared house for up to 8 people. This includes building a new first-floor addition to the rear, adding a balcony window to the side, and knocking down the existing conservatory. Cycle and bin storage would also be added to the rear garden. The street sits within a protected historic part of town — the Railway Street area — which means the look and feel of the buildings and surroundings is given special consideration by the council. Gillingham train station is just a couple of minutes' walk away, and several primary schools are a few minutes' walk from the site. This is a resubmission, meaning a similar or identical application was made previously. The area is among the most deprived in England, and there are many active businesses registered at this postcode. The high level of crime recorded locally — over 1,300 incidents in the past year — includes anti-social behaviour as the most common type.

What you can do

You can comment on this application via Medway Council's planning website. The council can consider things like noise, parking, the look of the building, and the impact on the historic area. They cannot take into account personal opinions about the future occupants. Quote reference MC/26/0322 when submitting your comments.