Please object to the planning application to demolish the Royal Oak BEFORE Thursday 21 Apr 2016 The link to object is here: https://publicaccess.medway.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=details&keyVal=_MEDWA_DCAPR_141396 When writing your objection it can only be based on ‘material considerations’ e.g: • The design of a development. The design should be high quality and in keeping with the original property and street scene • The effect on historic buildings, conservation areas and protected trees • The potential effect on homes nearby, including loss of light, loss of outlook, closeness, loss of privacy and noise disturbance • Any effect on vehicle, pedestrian or cycle safety. • Loss of amenity the value to the community of having a pub and the potential for employment provided • The fact the pub is still viable and only closed as sold to developer not the landlord • The fact the pub is being considered for listing by Historic England and as an Asset of Community value More guidance on writing an objection can be found here http://www.rtpi.org.uk/media/1065644/commenting_on_planning_applications.pdf and from CAMRA here http://www.camra.org.uk/documents/10180/21105/dealing_with_planning_applications__short_guide_.pdf/e1733499-2a74-4d93-a6c3-464733d24598 We need your help! The more objections the more seriously the council will look at saving the pub. Tell your friends! We are now also @saveoak on Twitter.