Conserving Cellar Hill and Greenstreet
Published
Tuesday 12 August, 2025
Updated
Tuesday 12 August, 2025
People can once again have their say on the Cellar Hill and Greenstreet Conservation Area.
Swale Borough Council has been reviewing the existing conservation area of Cellar Hill and Greenstreet as part of their commitment to deliver their adopted heritage strategy.
Cellar Hill and Greenstreet Conservation Areas run parallel to the old Roman Watling Street and during the 18th and 19th centuries it provided rest and refreshment for people travelling to and from London.
Consultations are now open on the conservation area, and the replies will be used to see if its boundaries should be made bigger.
This could include increasing the area to the west to include London Road and to the north to include Station Road.
The council's character appraisal and management plans for conservation areas are used to inform planning decisions, planning policy making and proposals that enhance or regenerate the conservation area.
Cllr Mike Baldock, Swale Borough Council’s Heritage Champion, said:
“Cellar Hill and Greenstreet offers a glimpse back to Roman times, as its streets are shaped by ancient road builders who carved a path towards London.
“As Britain urbanised, it later became the home of many workers who made their living as part of the thriving brick-making industry within the area.
"We are routinely reviewing our conservation areas to make sure our management of these historically important streets, buildings and towns are always up to date and relevant.
“Our management plans are important tools we can use to guide sustainable and responsible development and regeneration in these areas.
“We as a council are committed to protecting our important local heritage so that future generations can enjoy, value and learn from our past.
“We are looking for your views on how we maintain and manage the conservation area, including a possible expansion, so please read through our plans and have your say.”
The consultation will end on Friday 19 September.
Click here to read the draft plan and have your say.
