Policy information sourced from the Medway Local Plan 2003

R8 Rochester City Centre

The Core Area of Rochester city centre is defined on the proposals map. Within the Core Area, use Classes A1, A2 and A3 uses and other uses appropriate to the form of the centre, will be permitted provided they support the vitality and viability of the centre as a whole. Such uses should be compatible with the specialist and tourism related character of the centre or cater specifically for the day to day needs of the local residential population.

A very high quality of design and layout will be required reflecting the unique historic character of the centre.