Client:  Medway Development Company

Description:  The proposal was for the redevelopment of the Former Civic Centre, Strood Waterfront in Rochester.  The Site is located in a prominent location, on the bank of the River Medway directly opposite the Historic Rochester Conservation Area with its grade I listed castle and the listed Rochester Bridge which bordered the Site.  The Proposed Development was for the construction of 195 homes and a mix of uses, including new public realm to the waterfront, a café and flood defences.

HCUK Group involvement: Townscape and Visual Appraisal (TVA), Heritage Impact Assessment, Archaeology, Visualisations.

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Summary

 

HCUK provided townscape and visual appraisal, heritage impact assessment, archaeological desk based assessment and accurate visual representations (AVRs) to support the planning application.  The provision of high quality AVRs was key to testing a range of sensitive views that helped secure the planning consent in 2024, including from the castle and castle grounds and the waterfront promenade in the conservation area.    ​​​