Developers Await Medway Council to Remove Lamppost from New Balcony

In an unusual construction scenario, developers in Gillingham, Kent, have built a balcony around a street lamppost at a new block of flats. The four-storey accommodation on Jeffery Street features a lamppost protruding from the middle of the balcony. A spokesperson from the developing company, Afaad Ltd, explained that this was a necessary design decision to meet their tight construction deadline while awaiting the necessary permissions from Medway Council. Residents have made light of the situation, jokingly suggesting that the lamppost could save electricity costs or even serve as an emergency exit. Afaad Ltd confirmed that plans are in place to have the lamppost removed once the council executes the necessary action. Medway Council has acknowledged the building control issues related to these flats and indicated that an inspection is currently underway to address these concerns, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.