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Planning application documents: what to read first
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Application overview
Details pursuant to condition 44 for phases 1,2,3,4,5,7 and the school phase only (Post Excavation Assessment Report) on planning permission MC/22/2241 (original ref no MC/17/2333) Hybrid planning application seeking outline permission for the erection of up to 1,400 no. dwellings including a primary school and nursery (D1 use), up to 1,200sqm of commercial floor space (A1/A2/A3/A4/B1/D1 and D2 uses) together with a pedestrian footbridge, parking, open space and landscaping. Full permission for phase 1, 2 and 3 of the development consisting of the erection of 534 no. dwellings (of the 1,400 no. total), the provision of a hotel (use Class C1), 885sqm of commercial floor space (A1/A2/A3/A4/B1/D1 and D2 uses) along with site access spine road, parking, open space and landscaping.
Proposal details
- Reference
- MC/26/1002
- Alternative references
- PP-14780267
- Ward
- Rochester West & Borstal
- Agent
- DHA Planning
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Phases 1,2,3,4,5,7 And The School Phase Only Rochester Riverside Rochester ME1 1NH
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| COVER LETTERSupporting Documents · PDF | 9 Jun 2026 | View |
| AMENDED APPLICATION FORMApplication Form · PDF | 9 Jun 2026 | View |
| PROJECT DESIGN REPORTSupporting Documents · PDF | 9 Jun 2026 | View |
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Decision & conditions
Planning conditions
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