Introduction
Since Homes England took ownership of the Lodge Hill and Chattenden Military Camps in 2018, we have considered if those parts of the site that were built on previously could be brought back into use.
We have identified the land formerly utilised by Chattenden Barracks as having potential to be brought back into use and make a positive contribution to Chattenden.
We have worked with stakeholders to develop our understanding of the site and wider area and how proposals could be beneficial to the needs and aspirations of the local community.
Chattenden Barracks boundary
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Containing the neighbourhood plan areas: Southmead, Horfield, Stoke Bishop, Windmill Hill.
Have your say
Attend our Saturday event
A big thank you to everyone who attended our public engagement event yesterday. Your feedback is invaluable in shaping the future of Chattenden Barracks. If you couldn't attend yesterday’s event, there is still an opportunity to attend our second engagement event.
Comment on planning application
This is an example activity for demonstration purposes only. This site is operated by Delib Ltd and submitted responses will be discarded. MC/26/0436 | Outline planning permission (all matters reserved except for access) for up to 450 new dwellings (Class C3) and small-scale Class E use, together with associated open space and infrastructure and ancillary works (this application is accompanied by an Environmental Statement). | Chattenden Barrack And Lodge Hill Recreational Chattenden...
Project timeline
Stage 1 engagement: Key considerations and initial ideas
February to March 2025
The project team introduced (and sought inputs on) site characteristics and emerging concept ideas to stakeholders. Helpful feedback was provided through a variety of communication channels.
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Stage 2 engagement: Consider feedback, draft master plan
June - July 2025
Using feedback provided at Stage One, further engagement material was presented including a draft vision and emerging masterplan concepts. Further helpful feedback was provided by stakeholders on this material and on preferences around Social Value impacts.
Find out more about your feedback
Submission of outline planning application
February 2026
An Outline Planning Application has now been submitted to Medway Council. The proposals are available to view on Medway Council’s Planning Portal under the reference: MC/26/0436. You will have the opportunity to comment on the proposals as part of the statutory consultation.
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Determination of Outline Planning Application
Summer 2026
Subject to discussions with Medway Council officers and approval from Medway Council's planning committee.
Potential commencement of development
Summer 2028
Potential commencement of development subject to reserved matters applications being approved.
Related content
EIA scoping report
We have now submitted to Medway Council an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Scoping Report for a scheme of development at Chattenden Barracks. The EIA Scoping Report summarises the work we have done to understand the environmental characteristics of the site so far, as well as detailing further studies and assessments we believe we need to carry out. It draws on the thorough site consideration process we have undertaken to date and considers topics such as ecology, traffic &...
Document library: First and second stage of engagement
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