C&A Consulting Engineers Assessments for Cliffe Woods Development Receive Planning Permission

Medway Council has granted planning permission for the next phase of residential development at Oakleigh Fields in Cliffe Woods. The project, commissioned by Redrow Homes, includes the construction of an additional 44 residential units, bringing the total number of homes in the area to 227. C&A Consulting Engineers played a crucial role in securing this approval, successfully preparing both a Transport and Accessibility Statement and Flood Risk Assessment to support the planning application for the additional phase of residential development.

Transport and Accessibility Assessment

The Transport Statement evaluated existing conditions at the site, with a focus on accessibility to local amenities and sustainable transport options. It highlighted the area’s connectivity through established bus routes, cycling paths, and pedestrian access. Building on these existing networks, the proposed development includes plans to enhance accessibility through the implementation of a Residential Travel Plan, in line with the original planning approval.

It was concluded that the additional traffic demand resulting from the proposed development resulted in a minimal and non-severe residual impact on the surrounding highway network.

Flood Risk Assessment and Drainage Strategy

The Flood Risk Assessment confirmed that the development will meet the non-statutory national standards for sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) and comply with guidelines from Medway Council and Kent County Council (KCC), acting as the Lead Local Flood Authority (LLFA).

The preliminary surface water drainage strategy proposed sustainable drainage techniques to manage surface water run-off effectively. These measures are designed to enhance the site’s overall drainage system and reduce downstream flood risks.

The implementation of the SuDS scheme is expected to improve the site’s flood risk profile and is likely to reduce any risk of downstream flooding contributing to greater environmental sustainability.