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Planning applications.
Explore collected planning applications and decisions for Medway Council. Search an address, application reference or proposal to find a record.
Collected application statistics
Collected records · All available dates12,509Searchable applications
0Recorded as pending
87%Approval rate · 9,015 approved or refused records
1,150Refused applications
7,865 approved · 1,150 refused · 593 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 16 May 2013 to 13 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 15 Oct 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.
Local planning information
Council sources checked 14 Sept 2026Planning information PlanningLocal plan Planning policyPre-application advice Pre-application adviceConservation areas Conservation areas and listed buildingsArticle 4 directions Article 4 Directions
Conservation areas and Article 4 directions
Explore published planning boundaries and follow their source records for designation details. Coverage varies: an empty map does not mean there are no restrictions. Check the council’s current maps and documents before relying on a boundary.
Conservation areas24 mapped area records
Article 4 direction areas47 mapped area records0 identified HMO area records; remaining records unclassified
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Data downloaded 14 Sept 2026. Display boundaries are simplified and indicative. Map record counts are not a complete count of designations or directions.
Sources: Planning Data conservation areas and Article 4 direction areas. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
More application records
- Not publishedMC/24/2564
Change of use from retail (Class E) to Arcade incorporating Bingo (Sui Generis)
211 High Street Chatham Medway ME4 4BG
Received 18 Dec 2024 - Not publishedMC/24/2565
Installation of replacement shopfront and perforated roller shutter with housing.
116 High Street Chatham Medway ME4 4BY
Received 18 Dec 2024 - Not publishedMC/24/2566
Details pursuant to condition 4 (Acoustic assessment) on planning permission MC/24/1904 for Installation of 2 new air conditioning units with associated pipework and electrical fixtures on existing framework on roof of building - Removal of 4 no existing air conditioning units
139 - 141 High Street Chatham Medway ME4 4DH
Received 18 Dec 2024 - Not publishedMC/24/2567
Details pursuant to condition 22 (Archaeological Field Evaluation Works) on planning permission MC/21/2483 - Application for non-material amendment to planning permission MC/19/3015 - to enable amendments to the wording of the decision notice to clarify points regarding phasing for discharge of conditions.
Land West Of Grain Road And South Of West Lane Medway Power Station Grain Road Isle Of Grain Rochester Kent
Received 18 Dec 2024 - Not publishedMC/24/2568
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) for construction of a detached outbuilding for use as an annexe, gym, games and hobby room
Kanuka 638 Mierscourt Road Rainham Gillingham Medway ME8 8RG
Received 18 Dec 2024 - Not publishedMC/24/2569
Installation of a partial Bailey Bridge
Royal Engineers Museum Prince Arthur Road Brompton Gillingham Medway ME7 1UR
Received 18 Dec 2024 - Not publishedMC/24/2570
To replace the existing 3 windows at the front of the property with wooden, double glazed sash windows to the same design
7 High Street Upnor Rochester Medway ME2 4XG
Received 19 Dec 2024 - Not publishedMC/24/2571
Neighbourhood consultation application for the construction of a single storey extension to rear.The details submitted are as follows:The extension will extend beyond the rear wall of the original dwelling by 8mThe maximum height of the proposed extension from the natural ground level is 3.80mThe height at eaves level of the proposed extension measured from the natural ground level is 2.40m
24 Ravenswood Avenue Strood Rochester Medway ME2 3BX
Received 19 Dec 2024 - Not publishedMC/24/2572
Neighbourhood consultation application for the construction of a single storey extension to rear.The details submitted are as follows:The extension will extend beyond the rear wall of the original dwelling by 8mThe maximum height of the proposed extension from the natural ground level is 4mThe height at eaves level of the proposed extension measured from the natural ground level is 2.4m
24 Ravenswood Avenue Strood Rochester Medway ME2 3BX
Received 19 Dec 2024 - Not publishedMC/24/2574
Application For a Lawful Development Certificate for a hip to gable roof and the construction of a dormer to the rear and roof lights to front to facilitate living accommodation within the roof space
9 Kesteven Close Halling Rochester Medway ME2 1LZ
Received 19 Dec 2024 - Not publishedMC/24/2575
External changes to the East and South elevations to the ground floor flat 110b and the first floor flat 110a together with the construction of a brick built first floor pitched roof extension to replace the existing conservatory to flat 110a Luton Road
110A And 110B Luton Road Luton Chatham Medway ME4 5AB
Received 19 Dec 2024 - Not publishedMC/24/2576
Installation of a porcelain patio, limestone cobble setts, soft wood timber pergola with cedar detail, cedar fence cladding, artificial lawn, irrigation system and landscape lighting and installation of a steel louvrered pergola on 2nd floor balcony
151 Edgewater St Marys Island Chatham Medway ME4 3AS
Received 19 Dec 2024 - Not publishedMC/24/2577
Details pursuant to condition 22 (Climate Change Verification) on planning permission MC/23/1151 for Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) of planning permission MC/18/1595 for the proposed revision of approved floor plans to include new basement areas and the addition of a fifth bedroom.
Broom Hill Reservoir Gorse Road Strood Rochester Medway
Received 19 Dec 2024 - Not publishedMC/24/2579
Discharge of condition 6 (a-c) (details of radiators vents and light fittings) on application MC/24/2386 (variation of original approval MC/24/0336 - Listed Building Consent for the refurbishment and upgrading of Brook Theatre including structural repairs and fire safety works
The Brook Theatre Old Town Hall The Brook Chatham Medway ME4 4SE
Received 19 Dec 2024 - Not publishedMC/24/2580
Construction of a rear extension; a loft conversion with side dormers and roof lights; and a entrance door relocation to the side, along with new fenestration and front roof canopy (Demolition of existing conservatory and side outbuilding)
16 Gerrard Avenue Rochester Medway ME1 2RN
Received 19 Dec 2024 - Not publishedMC/24/2582
Details pursuant to condition 9 (Suds) and 10 (CSWMP) on planning permission MC/24/1289 for Construction of 34 dwellings together with access, parking, landscaping, open space and associated infrastructure and earthworks
Land West Of Edinburgh Road Isle Of Grain Rochester Medway
Received 20 Dec 2024 - Not publishedMC/24/2583
Details pursuant to condition 4 (Noise and Vibration) for Unit B of the retail unit 32-34 on planning permission MC/24/1682
Unit 32-34 Dockside Outlet Centre Maritime Way Chatham Maritime Chatham Medway ME4 3ED
Received 20 Dec 2024 - Not publishedCAN/24/2584
T1 - Sycamore - Crown reduction or reshape - Lateral prune to clear building by approx 2-3m. Current height is 12 metres and spread is 8 metres, after tree works spread will be approximately 5-6 metres. Following findings from a tree survey - overhangs railway boundary and building.
Adjacent To 5 Five Bells Lane Rochester Medway ME1 1BW
Received 20 Dec 2024 - Not publishedMC/24/2587
Installation of 2x additional EV Charging Stations and upgrade of existing equipment within the car park of Mcdonalds Medway City Estate
Mcdonalds Anthonys Way Medway City Estate Rochester Medway ME2 4DW
Received 20 Dec 2024 - Not publishedMC/24/2588
Construction of a first floor extension to existing bungalow to create a new first floor to include habitable rooms within the roof. Construction of a pair of semi-detached residential dwellings, with associated works. Demolition of existing garages and outbuildings
46 Woodlands Road Gillingham Medway ME7 2BT
Received 20 Dec 2024 - Not publishedMC/24/2589
Details pursuant to condition 23 (Foundation Design) on planning application MC/19/3015 For Outline planning permission with some matters reserved (appearance landscaping layout and scale) for the construction and operation of converter station, substation, associated plant, equipment, cables and boundary treatment as part of an interconnector to create a link between the Great British and German electricity networks
Land West Of Grain Road And South Of West Lane Medway Power Station Grain Road Isle Of Grain Rochester Kent
Received 20 Dec 2024 - Not publishedMC/24/2590
Construction of a single storey front extension and increase to the size of existing hardstanding area
17 Sandown Drive Rainham Gillingham Medway ME8 9DT
Received 20 Dec 2024 - Not publishedMC/24/2591
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (existing) to confirm implementation of planning permission ref. MC/21/3125 (granted on appeal Ref: APP/A2280/W/22/3310119) in line with the requirements of Condition 1. Please see cover letter for details.
Land North Of Moor Street Rainham Gillingham Medway
Received 20 Dec 2024 - Not publishedMC/24/2592
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) for the conversion of two separate flats to a single three bedroom dwellinghouse Use Class (C3)
106 Shakespeare Road Gillingham Medway ME7 5QA
Received 21 Dec 2024
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What these statistics cover
These figures describe applications collected by PlanningTrack for Medway Council, across all dates currently available. They are a partial dataset, rather than an authority-wide performance measure. The date range does not establish continuous historical coverage.
The approval percentage is approved records divided by approved plus refused records. Pending, withdrawn and unknown outcomes are excluded. No percentage is shown until there is an approved or refused record.
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