Policy information sourced from the Medway Local Plan 2003

L11 Riverside Path and Cycleway

A riverside path for use by pedestrians and cyclists will be developed between the following locations:

  1. on the south side of the River Medway, linking Gillingham Riverside Country Park to the Historic Dockyard, Rochester Riverside, the Esplanade and Baty’s Marsh, Borstal;
  2. on the north side of the River Medway, linking Hoo, Upnor and Temple Marsh to Halling.

Development on sites fronting the river will not be permitted unless the proposals include a riverside walkway and cycleway, or it can be demonstrated that the operational needs of the development would prevent this. The walkway or cycleway should provide continuity for users by connecting to, or facilitating future connections to, walkways on adjoining sites. The riverside footpath and cycle facility should be designed and routed to minimise the impact on ecology, nature conservation and landscape and take into account the integrity and operational requirements of flood defences.

For more information please see the Medway Local Plan 2003