Plans to regenerate the former Gillingham Gas Works site on Pier Road have received unanimous approval from Medway Council’s Planning Committee, unlocking one of the most significant regeneration projects in Kent for decades.
The scheme will transform the heavily contaminated former gas works site into a new sustainable waterfront neighbourhood delivering up to 500 new homes alongside a further 140 bed later living building and a range of commercial, community and retail uses.
The development includes a new foodstore, a new training, office and depot facility for SGN, and extensive public realm improvements unlocking the Medway waterfront.
Urban greening, play areas and improved access along the waterside will also allow for a new sailing clubhouse for Segas Sailing Club and provide extensive remediation of the failing sea wall and de-contaminate the brownfield site.
Ian Perrell, Group Director at The Harris Partnership, said:
“Securing unanimous approval from the planning committee is fantastic news for Gillingham and the continued regeneration of the Medway waterfront.
What is particularly rewarding is hearing councillors speak positively about the design, height and placemaking strategy proposed. From the outset we wanted to create something that is not simply housing on a brownfield site, but a bold piece of waterfront community led regeneration that establishes a new landmark for Gillingham.
Blueberry Homes have shown real ambition in bringing forward a design led approach that will transform this challenging former gas works into a vibrant new community for the future.”
The development represents a major private sector investment in Gillingham and will play an important role in shaping the future of the Medway waterfront.
