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Planning Applications in
Medway

Medway has a population of approximately 279500 and is part of the South East region. Search any postcode in Medway to see recent planning applications near you — including extensions, new builds, demolitions, and change of use applications.

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Search any Medway postcode above, then save it to a free PlanWatch account so it is ready next time. Paid plans add instant email alerts for new applications near a saved postcode.

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Planning Application Types in Medway

Based on 1199 applications tracked between 2025-04-06 and 2026-09-02.

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Full

351 applications

29% of all applications

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Householder

252 applications

21% of all applications

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Demolition

149 applications

12% of all applications

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Change of Use

143 applications

12% of all applications

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Tree Works

95 applications

8% of all applications

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Listed Building

49 applications

4% of all applications

bar_chart Medway Planning Statistics

1199

Applications tracked

768

Unique locations

Full

Most common type

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Application categories

Data period: 2025-04-06 to 2026-09-02 · Updated 2 September 2026

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What PlanWatch Is Tracking in Medway

PlanWatch currently holds 1,199 Medway planning records across 768 unique postcode locations, with tracked application dates from 2025-04-06 to 2026-09-02. The most common categories in this dataset are Full (351), Householder (252), Demolition (149).

Use this page to start with a postcode search, then open the official council record for the decision notice, drawings, consultation deadline and any later conditions. That matters because a short application description rarely shows the details neighbours and buyers care about: side windows, roof forms, access, drainage, tree works, opening hours or amended plans.

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Planning Battles in Medway

Notable planning controversies and disputes that have shaped development in the Medway area.

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Medway Local Plan 2041

2025

Controversial plan to deliver 24,450 homes by 2041; heated council meeting with accusations of 'betrayal'; submitted for examination Dec 2025

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Why this matters: Major strategic plan; internal Labour divisions emerged with councillors raising 'red flags' over scale

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Chatham Docks Redevelopment

2025

Plan for 2,200 homes on historic docks; campaigners 'Save Chatham Docks' opposed loss of maritime heritage; High Court dismissed judicial review

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Why this matters: Heritage vs regeneration clash; industrial land loss concerns; legal challenge ongoing

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Hoo Peninsula 134 Homes

2025

Rural Hoo St Werburgh faced 134-home development; parish council and locals opposed over inadequate infrastructure

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Why this matters: Rural peninsula infrastructure limits; cumulative development pressure

Major Developments to Watch in Medway

Large-scale projects and developments that are shaping the future of Medway.

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Target: 24,450 homes by 2041; potential exceedance to 26,000 units; housing land supply critical

Key Areas in Medway

Chatham Rochester Gillingham Strood Hoo Peninsula

Unitary authority in Kent delivering 24,450 homes by 2041; significant brownfield and green belt tensions

Recent Planning Applications in Medway

Latest applications submitted to Medway council.

MC/26/1660 2026-09-02

Proposed a detached dwelling with associated parking

18 Houghton Avenue Hempstead Gillingham Medway ME7 3RY

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MC/26/1656 2026-09-01

Change of use of the upper floors from a residential (Class C3) use to a flexible ancillary (Class E )commercial use associated with the ground-floor shop, for storage, office, staff welfare and operational support, customer-facing ancillary (Class E) purposes such as retail display, small-scale seating, tastings, events or a customer/subscriber 'clubroom'.

154 High Street Rochester Medway ME1 1ER

Registered

MC/26/1659 2026-09-01

Details pursuant to conditions 4 (Landscaping), 12 (Cycle parking), 21 (Lighting) and 23 (Noise) on planning permission MC/24/0221 for construction of a Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Secondary Free School together with associated hard/soft landscaping, including multi-use games area (MUGA), car/cycle parking, secure line fence/boundary enclosures and associated means of access.

Land To East Of Woodlands Cemetery Cornwallis Avenue Gillingham Medway ME7 2DL

Registered

MC/26/1653 2026-08-31

Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) for the conversion of an existing C3 dwellinghouse HMO) into a 5 bedroom, up to 5 adults and up to 2 support staff, supported living accommodation within (C3b Use Class).

101 Balmoral Road Gillingham Medway ME7 4QG

Registered

MC/26/1649 2026-08-29

Construction of a single storey extension to rear, two storey extension to side and single extension to side

5 Beverley Close Rainham Gillingham Medway ME8 9HG

Registered

Objecting to a Planning Application in Medway

Medway Council can only weigh objections that raise a material planning consideration. Personal disputes, loss of a view and property value are not material and are set aside. These are the grounds that do count, with what Medway's planning officers will expect you to evidence for each.

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Then write the objection letter, or check what counts as a material consideration before you start. Objections normally have to reach Medway Council inside the 21-day consultation window.

Frequently Asked Questions — Medway Planning

How do I check planning applications in Medway? expand_more

Enter your postcode on PlanWatch to instantly see all recent planning applications in Medway. We show applications within a 1-mile radius, including extensions, new builds, and change of use applications.

How do I object to a planning application in Medway? expand_more

To object to a planning application in Medway, you need to submit your comments during the public consultation period (usually 21 days). Visit the Medway council planning portal or write to their planning department. Your objection must be based on material planning considerations such as impact on privacy, traffic, or character of the area.

How long does planning permission take in Medway? expand_more

Most planning applications in Medway are decided within 8 weeks for minor applications and 13 weeks for major developments. However, complex applications or those requiring committee decisions can take longer. You can track the status of any application on PlanWatch.

Can I get alerts for new planning applications in Medway? expand_more

You can search and save a postcode for Medway in PlanWatch. Paid PlanWatch plans add instant email alerts for new applications near a monitored postcode.

What planning applications don't need permission in Medway? expand_more

Some developments in Medway fall under "permitted development rights" and don't need planning permission. This includes certain small extensions, loft conversions, outbuildings, and changes of use. However, if you're in a conservation area, listed building, or AONB, additional restrictions may apply. Always check with Medway council before starting work.

Can planning applications affect my property value in Medway? expand_more

Planning applications near your home in Medway may affect how you use or assess a property. PlanWatch helps you find the application and link to the official council record; check the drawings, consultation dates and planning decision before making any property decision.

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Planning Guides for Medway Residents

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How to Object to a Planning Application

Your rights as a neighbour

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Permitted Development Rights Explained

What you can build without permission

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Planning Permission Process

Complete guide from application to decision

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Conservation Areas & Planning

Extra restrictions and protections

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Party Wall Act Explained

Building near a shared boundary

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Planning Enforcement

When rules are broken

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How to Appeal a Planning Decision

Your options after a refusal

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Planning Permission Costs

2025 fee schedule and what to expect

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How Long Does Permission Take?

Timescales from application to decision

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Material Planning Considerations

What councils must and can't consider

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Can Permission Be Refused?

Common reasons and what to do next

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Retrospective Planning Permission

Applying after building without consent

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How to View Planning Applications Near You

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Do I Need Planning Permission For...?

🏠 Conservatory 🏘️ Extension 🏡 Loft Conversion 💼 Garden Office 🚗 Garage 🏚️ Shed 🪵 Fence 🚪 Porch 🅿️ Driveway 🛣️ Dropped Kerb 🪵 Decking ☀️ Solar Panels ♨️ Heat Pump 🔌 EV Charger 🏗️ Carport 🧱 Cladding

Specialist Topics

🔄 Change of Use 🏛️ Listed Buildings 🏢 Flats & HMOs 🌳 Trees & TPOs 🏕️ Mobile Homes & Caravans 📋 Section 106 Agreements

Common Planning Situations

🏗️ Building Too Close to Boundary ☀️ Extension Blocking My Light 🛑 Can I Stop a Planning Application? 🏘️ New Housing Development Near Me 🏢 Commercial in Residential Area ⚠️ Built Without Permission 📡 Phone Mast Near Me 🏡 Garden Room & Outbuilding 🔄 Pub/Shop Converting to Flats ✋ How to Stop a Planning Application 🔨 Neighbour Building Extension

Data Sources

Planning application data: planning.data.gov.uk
Medway council planning portal — publicaccess1.medway.gov.uk
Planning Inspectorate (PINS) appeal decisions
Data last refreshed: 2 September 2026

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