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Main retail areas within Medway

Development which would involve the loss of existing formal open space, informal open space, allotments or amenity land will not be permitted unless conditions as defined in 2003 Local Plan have been met.

Attractive landscapes of countywide significance are classified as Special Landscape Areas (SLAs) under policy ENV4 of the Kent structure plan

Development will be permitted in and alongside the undeveloped coast when conditions as defined in 2003 Local Plan have been met.

Dataset contains areas identified as country parks within Medway. It does not denote authority ownership.

Dataset contains areas identified as managed natural land in Medway. It does not denote authority ownership.

Dataset contains areas identified having as recreation facilities available to young people such as Multi Use Games Areas, Skateboard Parks and Basketball Courts. It does not denote authority ownership.

Dataset contains areas identified as Parks and Gardens. It does not denote authority ownership.

Locations of Schools within Medway administrative boundary - point dataset

Allotments within Medway

Dataset contains areas identified as civic spaces – public areas where communities interact. It does not denote authority ownership.

Location of NOX tubes in Medway

Dataset contains areas identified as having facilities for sport such as football pitches, tennis courts, playing fields, etc. It does not denote authority ownership.

A smoke control area is an area set by the council where smoke is not allowed to escape from chimneys, including domestic chimneys.

Small grouping usually comprising a newsagent, a general grocery store, a sub-post office and occasionally a pharmacy, a hairdresser and other small shops of a local nature.

Areas within Medway identified as being urban.

Development will be permitted in and alongside the developed coast when conditions as defined in 2003 Local Plan have been met.

Dataset contains areas identified as having cemeteries and churchyards. It does not denote authority ownership.

Main shopping areas within Medway

Areas of landscape that enhance local amenity and environmental quality, providing an attractive setting to the urban area and surrounding villages