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Planning applications in ME4

We hold 368 planning applications for the ME4 postcode area, 164 of them submitted in the past year. 85% of decided applications here were approved. A decision typically takes 56 days. The area is covered by Medway.

368
applications held
164
in the past year
85%
approved
56 days
median decision

Towns and villages in ME4

Councils covering ME4

Medway (368)

Recent applications in ME4

Pending
24 Sept 2026MC/26/1852
39 Railway Street Chatham Medway ME4 4RHMedway

Construction of a two storey building to rear for use as trading and storage area with associated access from The Paddock, parking and cycle/bin storage

Pending
24 Sept 2026MC/26/1839
2 The Avenue St Marys Island Chatham Medway ME4 3AEMedway

Retrospective application for construction of two raised planters, timber decking, timber garden shed, one new fence and alterations to back garden

Pending
22 Sept 2026MC/26/1818
Holcombe Grammar School Holcombe 103 Maidstone Road Chatham Medway ME4 6JBMedway

Prior Notification under Schedule 2 Part 11 Class B of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) for the demolition of DT Block at Holcombe Grammar School

Pending
21 Sept 2026MC/26/1787
Land At Former St John Fisher Catholic School Off Of Scotteswood Avenue Chatham ME4 6DPMedway

Construction of a care home (Class C2) with associated access, car parking, ancillary structures and and landscaping

Pending
18 Sept 2026MC/26/1795
4 Batchelor Street Chatham Medway ME4 4BJMedway

Details pursuant to condition 4 (Noise - external) and condition 5 (Acoustic - sound insulation) on planning permission MC/23/0686 for construction of a new mixed-used development comprising ground floor commercial (Use Class E) and 2no. 1 Person Studio Flats above (Use Class C3) - demolition of existing single storey building

Pending
16 Sept 2026MC/26/1789
4 Batchelor Street Chatham Medway ME4 4BJMedway

Details pursuant to condition 5 (Acoustic Assessment) on planning permission MC/23/2821 - Prior notification for a proposed change of use of rear of premises from Commercial, Business and Service (use class E) to 4x studio flats (use class C3)

Pending
13 Sept 2026MC/26/1765
44A Luton Road Luton Chatham Medway ME4 5ABMedway

Advertisement consent for retainment of one externally installed illuminated fascia sign, and one internally illuminated hanging projection sign (Retrospective)

Pending
11 Sept 2026CAN/26/1754
Admirals Offices Main Gate Road Historic Dockyard Chatham Medway ME4 4TZMedway

T1 - Oak - 1m reduction from railway line to prevent train hitting tree branch. 2.5m crown lift (from ground level) around whole tree to allow sufficient head room for site users. T2 - Beech- 5m crown lift over Main Gate Road to prevent lorry's hitting branches. 3m crown lift over public foot path. T3 - Platanus- 3m crown lift over public foot path.

Pending
11 Sept 2026MC/26/1756
239 High Street Chatham Medway ME4 4BQMedway

Retrospective - Retention of a retractable awning and roller shutter to the front elevation of the existing shop.

Pending
10 Sept 2026MC/26/1750
Unit 32-34 Dockside Outlet Centre Maritime Way Chatham Maritime Chatham Medway ME4 3EDMedway

Advertisement consent for White 'McDonald's' letterset on 9 patio umbrellas (4no. letterset on each, 36 in total).

Pending
8 Sept 2026TPA/26/1731
242 Maidstone Road Chatham Medway ME4 6JNMedway

T20 London Plane. Repollard to uppermost pollard heads at approximately 6.5m above ground level. Pollard heads not to be damaged, but all branches above pollard heads to be removed. T21 Lime. Repollard to uppermost pollard heads at approximately 6.0m above ground level. Pollard heads not to be damaged, but all branches above pollard heads to be removed. T22 Lime. Repollard to uppermost pollard heads at approximately 6.5m above ground level. Pollard heads not to be damaged, but all branches above pollard heads to be removed.

Pending
4 Sept 2026MC/26/1711
Barclays Bank 263 - 265 High Street Chatham Medway ME4 4BZMedway

Prior notification of a proposed change of use from office (Class E) to dwelling (Class C3) at second floor level for five units

Pending
3 Sept 2026MC/26/1683
Land At Gillingham Gate Road Chatham Waters Gillingham Medway ME4 4FQMedway

Application for a non-material amendment to planning permission MC/21/3014 for relocation of proposed signage

Pending
3 Sept 2026MC/26/1672
18 High Street Chatham Medway ME4 4EPMedway

Application for non-material amendment to planning permission MC/23/1644 for K render to be applied to the rear elevation, change of loft dormer windows to UPVC Sash style window ( the front windows will not be visble from the street scene) Change of windows to rear elevation to UPVC Sash style window / Removal of window from Rear elevation.

Pending
2 Sept 2026MC/26/1648
Council Office Gun Wharf Dock Road Chatham Medway ME4 4TRMedway

Variation of condition 2 (Approved Plans) on planning permission MC/25/2464 To replace drawing MWGUN-BPG-01-ZZ-D-A-3215-Proposed Window Elevations North Elevation with an updated version which includes a section of curtain walling to be removed and reinstalled during construction to facilitate installation of a scaffold hoist

Pending
Small
Householder
28 Aug 2026MC/26/1642
19 Samphire Way St Marys Island Chatham Medway ME4 3SAMedway

Retrospective - Construction of a wooden pergola to rear, installation of bi-fold doors. New windows, paving to front and rear gardens,

Permitted
27 Aug 2026MC/26/1637
The Mast And Rigging Gillingham Gate Road Chatham Docks Gillingham Medway ME4 4FTMedway

Details pursuant to condition 14 (Drainage Verification Report ) on planning permission MC/21/3014 for (Construction of a residential care home (class C2) together with ancillary facilities, access, parking, amenity space and associated works)

Pending
25 Aug 2026MC/26/1624
62 New Road Chatham Medway ME4 4QRMedway

Details pursuant to condition 3 (Materials) and 4 (Cycle Storage) on planning permission MC/26/0414 for change of Use of Ground Floor from Hairdresser Class (E) to a Self-contained 1 Bedroom Flat Class (C) along with external changes to front

Pending
19 Aug 2026MC/26/1592
Land To The West Of The Police Section House East Road Historic Dockyard Chatham Medway ME4 4AFMedway

Formation of access road, footpath, disabled parking, lighting columns and associated works.

Permitted
17 Aug 2026MC/26/1565
Police Section House East Road Historic Dockyard Chatham Medway ME4 4AFMedway

Details pursuant to condition 11 (Materials) on planning permission MC/25/0604 for Variation of condition number 2 (Drawings) on planning permission MC/23/1834 for a non-material amendment to facilitate the relocation and reduction in size of the digital studio including minor external changes to comply with scheduled monument consent.

Pending
14 Aug 2026MC/26/1551
Old Town Hall, The Brook Theatre The Brook Chatham Medway ME4 4SEMedway

Listed Building Consent for the refurbishment and upgrading of Brook Theatre, including structural repairs and fire safety works. Additional items required redesigning from the original planning application.

Pending
14 Aug 2026MC/26/1548
144 Rochester Street Chatham Medway ME4 6RSMedway

Details pursuant to condition 4 (Cycle Storage) and 5 (Refuse Storage) on planning permission MC/26/0708 for Change of use from a residential dwelling (Class C3) to a residential youth care home (Class C2)

Permitted
12 Aug 2026MC/26/1525
The Brook Multi Storey Car Park The Brook Chatham Medway ME4 4LAMedway

Prior Notification under Schedule 2 Part 11 Class B of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) for the demolition of The Brook Multi Storey Car Park

Permitted
7 Aug 2026MC/26/1498
267 Dale Street Chatham Medway ME4 6QRMedway

Application for a Lawful development Certificate (Proposed) for loft conversion with an L shape rear dormer and one roof light to the front roof slope.

Pending
Small
Full Application
1 Aug 2026MC/26/1455
25 King Edward Road Chatham Medway ME4 6EAMedway

Change of use from a C3 dwellinghouse to a C2 care home for a maximum of 4 residents. (Retrospective)

Pending
30 Jul 2026MC/26/1449
St John Fisher School 79 Maidstone Road Chatham Medway ME4 6DPMedway

Details of Biodiversity Gain Plan pursuant to planning permission MC/25/0753 for Demolition of existing buildings and structures and construction of a new food retail store (Use Class E(a)), with access, car and cycle parking, landscaping and associated works.

Pending
Small
Commercial to Residential
28 Jul 2026MC/26/1436
Doctors Surgery 29 Bryant Street Chatham Medway ME4 5QSMedway

Prior notification for the change of use from doctors surgery to 9x residential flats (use class C3)

Permitted
Small
Householder
27 Jul 2026MC/26/1420
47 Maidstone Road Chatham Medway ME4 6DPMedway

Construction of a single storey rear extension - demolition of existing conservatory

Permitted
Small
Discharge Condition
24 Jul 2026MC/26/1413
Kitchener Barracks Dock Road Chatham Medway ME4 4UGMedway

Details pursuant to condition 16 (Refuse Storage) on planning permission MC/21/0412 (partical discharge blocks D and H only) for Redevelopment of blocks D, E, F & G and Zone H of the former Kitchener Barracks to provide residential development (Use Class C3), car parking, cycle parking, servicing, associated landscaping/amenity space, plant and refuse areas.

Permitted
Small
Householder
20 Jul 2026MC/26/1374
11 Starboard Crescent Chatham Medway ME4 4GAMedway

Retrospective application for the construction of a singles torey rear extension

Pending
Small
Full Application
20 Jul 2026MC/26/1376
The Joiners Shop Main Gate Road Historic Dockyard Chatham Medway ME4 4TZMedway

Change of use of the Engineers Workshop from educational accommodation (Class F1) to commercial office accommodation (Class E(g)(i)) with associated internal alterations

Pending
Small
Householder
19 Jul 2026MC/26/1371
29 Woodrush Place St Marys Island Chatham Medway ME4 3BBMedway

Installation of Solar Panels to the south facing roof of the house and garage

Pending
17 Jul 2026MC/26/1347
104 Chatham Grove Chatham Medway ME4 6LZMedway

Change of use of existing dwellinghouse (Class C3) to children's care home for 8-18 year olds (Class C2) with associated bin and cycle store

Permitted
16 Jul 2026MC/26/1356
31 Second Avenue Luton Chatham Medway ME4 5AUMedway

Advertisement consent for installation of two internally-illuminated fascia signs and one internally-illuminated free-standing sign

Pending
Small
Full Application
8 Jul 2026MC/26/1302
Land Of 73 High Street Chatham Medway ME4 4EEMedway

Construction of five storey block of 6 flats with associated cycle storage; and office space on both lower and ground floor levels (re-submission of applications MC/18/3379 and MC/23/1882)

Pending
Small
Householder
7 Jul 2026MC/26/1291
17 And 19 Castle Road Chatham Medway ME4 5HQMedway

Construction of a part single / part double storey rear extension to both properties

Permitted
Small
Full Application
3 Jul 2026MC/26/1281
31 Second Avenue Luton Chatham Medway ME4 5AUMedway

Change of use from storage/distribution (Class B8) to an indoor gym (Class E(d)), including internal alterations and windows openings.

Pending
Small
Discharge Condition
1 Jul 2026MC/26/1256
The Brook Theatre Old Town Hall The Brook Chatham Medway ME4 4SEMedway

Details pursuant to conditions 6(d) (Details of the replacement rear lift shaft), 15(c) (Details of the permanent repair works) and 15(d) (Details of the repairs to the roof structure for the Ground Floor Stairs) on planning permission MC/24/0336 - Listed Building Consent for the refurbishment and upgrading of Brook Theatre, including structural repairs and fire safety works

Pending
Small
Listed Buildings Alterations
26 Jun 2026MC/26/1230
The Brook Theatre Old Town Hall The Brook Chatham Medway ME4 4SEMedway

Listed building consent for refurbishment and upgrading of Brook Theatre, including structural repairs and fire safety works; reposition of the ASHP to 2nd floor roof; lift overrun size increased in height due to structural construction and design

Pending
Small
Householder
26 Jun 2026MC/26/1232
18 Woodlark Road St Marys Island Chatham Medway ME4 3NUMedway

Retorperspective application for construction of new white UPVC windows, new front door, roller shutter garage door, alterations to back garden including one new fence, decking to side garden and concrete pad

Pending
Small
Advertisement Consent
22 Jun 2026MC/26/1187
Aldi Stores Ltd 79 Maidstone Road Chatham ME4 6DGMedway

Advertisement consent for six signage: two corporate logo wall mounted showcase signs, one vinyl information sign mounted on glazing, one totem with a double-faced corporate logo showcase sign, a double-faced opening hours showcase sign and a double-faced store services showcase sign.

Pending
Small
Larger Home Extensions
21 Jun 2026MC/26/1178
178 Magpie Hall Road Chatham Medway ME4 5XHMedway

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 6m The maximum height of the proposed extension from the natural ground level is 3.0m The height at eaves level of the proposed extension measured from the natural ground level is 2.80m

Pending
Small
Certificate of Proposed Use
21 Jun 2026MC/26/1179
178 Magpie Hall Road Chatham Medway ME4 5XHMedway

Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) For a hip to gable roof, dormer to rear with roof lights to front to facilitate living accommodation within the roof space

Pending
Small
Householder
17 Jun 2026MC/26/1153
9 Albany Terrace Chatham Medway ME4 6THMedway

Construction of a single storey extension to rear - demolition of existing lean-to

Pending
Small
TPO Prune and/or Fell Trees
15 Jun 2026TPA/26/1128
167 Maidstone Road Chatham Medway ME4 6JGMedway

T4 - Oak - reduce height to fork at 2m above primary failure point (approx.14m), reduce radial spread from approximately 10m down to 7m to shape. The tree has suffered failure of a major primary branch, which resulted in the loss of s second lower primary branch, resulting in the loss of approx. 30% of the canopy to the south, leaving a large opening that exposes the canopy structure to a significant increase in failure risk. The work is considered to be required to address current very high risk safety concerns within a residential garden setting.

Permitted
12 Jun 2026MC/26/1110
9 Woodrush Place St Marys Island Chatham Medway ME4 3BBMedway

Construction of single storey rear extension and internal alterations -Demolition of existing conservatory

Pending
Small
Discharge Condition
12 Jun 2026MC/26/1118
St John Fisher School 79 Maidstone Road Chatham Medway ME4 6DPMedway

Details pursuant to condition 14 (Landscape management plan) on planning permission MC/25/0753 for demolition of existing buildings and structures and construction of a new food retail store (Use Class E(a)), with access, car and cycle parking, landscaping and associated works

Permitted
Small
Discharge Condition
12 Jun 2026MC/26/1114
14 Ordnance Terrace Chatham Medway ME4 6PSMedway

Details pursuant to condition 6 (Parking Management Plan) on planning permission MC/25/2242 for change of use of C3 dwellinghouse to sui generis 8 bedroom 8 person HMO, construction of a dormer, first floor rear extension and, ground floor rear extension

Pending
Small
TPO Prune and/or Fell Trees
10 Jun 2026TPA/26/1092
Johnson Avenue Chatham Maritime Gillingham Medway ME4 4HZMedway

Tree group 03 - 13x mixed species trees and shrubs along road edge. Cut all overhang back to roadside and clear lamp column. Tree group 04 - 30x mixed species trees with more understory shrubs. Lift crowns to 3-4m over road and cut lower vegetation back to curb line.

Pending
Small
Householder
10 Jun 2026MC/26/1095
10 Walderslade Road Walderslade Chatham Medway ME4 6NXMedway

Construction of a porch to front, two storey extension to rear and alteration to side projection roof height with modifications to fenestration.