Proposed Submission: Gravesham Local Plan Core Strategy

Basin was a maritime hub and, as such, is within the Gravesend RiversideConservation Area. Any proposals will need to preserve and / or enhance thecharacter or appearance of the conservation area.4.5.11 Canal Road Industrial Site and Canal Road Gasholders (sub-area2.2) comprises an area of land immediately south of the Canal BasinRegeneration Area. It is primarily in employment use. The presence of thegasholders is a major constraint on the potential redevelopment of the area asthey have health and safety implications. It is understood that these are likelyto remain in-situ over the plan period.4.5.12 The Council considers that this area is likely to remain in activeemployment use over the plan period and the presence of the gasholderswould largely preclude the introduction of residentially-led mixed useregeneration.4.5.13 Riverside Industrial Area East of Canal Basin and MetropolitanPolice Site (sub-area 2.3) comprises an extensive tract of riverside landextending 1,300 metres east of the Canal Basin Regeneration Area alongWharf Road and to the east of Mark Lane, north of the alignment of the formerThames and Medway Canal. It is currently well occupied by a range ofbusiness and other uses.4.5.14 Denton Slipways is a significant river-related facility which should beretained as it provides a range of services supporting water-borne transportand business on the wider River Thames. The Metropolitan Police TrainingCentre at Mark Lane and the Port of London's Denton Wharf also providefacilities that are strategically important. Clubb's Wharf is also considered tobe an important facility for the importation of marine dredged aggregates.4.5.15 The Council's approach is that the current role of the area shouldcontinue over the plan period and support will be given to proposals thatimprove the environment of the area. Strategic uses will be given protectionfrom the encroachment of sensitive uses that may impede their operation.4.5.16 It is understood that the Port of London Authority is currentlyconsidering the possibility of creating a Centre of Marine Excellence based onDenton Wharf and adjoining land. This could help to deliver further river-76