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Planning applications in ME5

We hold 405 planning applications for the ME5 postcode area, 150 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, Mid Kent, Tonbridge.

405
applications held
150
in the past year
85%
approved
56 days
median decision

Councils covering ME5

Medway (337)Mid Kent (34)Tonbridge (34)

Recent applications in ME5

Pending
24 Sept 2026MC/26/1830
Luciera 156 Walderslade Road Walderslade Chatham Medway ME5 0PQMedway

Installation of bi-folding doors to front along with the addition of a log burner with external flue

Pending
23 Sept 2026MC/26/1842
Morrsions 1 Dove Close Princes Park Walderslade Chatham Medway ME5 7PQMedway

Relocation of existing charity bins, creation of an EV charging zone with canopy, construction of covered jet wash bays, sub-station enclosure, LV panel, meter cabinet, plant room and associated works

Pending
21 Sept 202626/503607/TPOA
3 Malus Close Boxley Kent ME5 9SUMid Kent

TPO application to cut back one Mature Ash by 2m from the dwelling and lift from roof by 2m. Current limb lengths 5m (TP0 1 of 1969).

Pending
21 Sept 2026MC/26/1533
Morrisons 1 Dove Close Princes Park Chatham Medway ME5 7PXMedway

The erection of valeting bays with associated forecourt works to install air/vac facilities and additional flood lighting

Pending
14 Sept 2026TPA/26/1773
159 Dargets Road Walderslade Chatham Medway ME5 8RGMedway

T1 - Oak - Reduce height and radial spread by 2m (Current height 16m leaving at 14m and Current radius 10m leaving at 8m)

Pending
11 Sept 2026MC/26/1747
64 Sundridge Drive Walderslade Chatham Medway ME5 8HTMedway

Construction of a porch to front and conversion of garage into habitable room - demolition of existing porch

Pending
7 Sept 2026MC/26/1709
4 Rosemary Close Weeds Wood Chatham Medway ME5 0SNMedway

Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) for the construction of a dormer to rear to facilitate living accommodation within the roof space

Pending
4 Sept 2026MC/26/1691
14 Hurstwood Horsted Chatham Medway ME5 0XJMedway

Change of use from dwellinghouse (Class C3) to children's home (Class C2)

Pending
3 Sept 2026MC/26/1682
61 Farley Close Lordswood Chatham Medway ME5 8UEMedway

Conversion and extension of existing garage and front access improvements.

Pending
3 Sept 2026TPA/26/1676
76 Clandon Road Lordswood Chatham Medway ME5 8URMedway

T1. Oak - Remove economic growth on the main stem to 6m. Crown thin by 20%. T2. Oak - Remove 1 x lowest branch causing ongoing issues with hitting the property roof. Crown thin by 20%. any deadwood to be removed

Pending
2 Sept 2026MC/26/1675
218 King George Road Weeds Wood Chatham Medway ME5 0PHMedway

Construction of an attached dwelling with associated parking and hard and soft landscaping

Pending
28 Aug 2026MC/26/1641
Highbury Rochester Road Rochester Medway ME5 9SBMedway

Change of use from dwellinghouse (Class C3) to children's home (Class C2)

Pending
28 Aug 2026MC/26/1658
110 Upper Luton Road Luton Chatham Medway ME5 7BQMedway

Prior approval for the enlargement of a dwelling by construction of an additional storey. The maximum height proposed is 7.5m.

Pending
19 Aug 202626/01555/RD
49 Hallsfield Road Chatham Kent ME5 9RSTonbridge

Details of conditions 5 (Operational management plan), 7 (Privacy Screening), 8 (Waste storage) and 9 (External lighting) pursuant to planning permission TM/25/00855/FL (Ground floor rear extension and retrospective change of use from use class C3 residential dwelling to C2 residential institution designed to provide accommodation and personal care for up to five individuals)

Permitted
11 Aug 202626/503018/TPOA
45 Forestdale Road Boxley Kent ME5 9NBMid Kent

TPO Application to one (T1) mature Hornbeam to reduce limb lengths from 4-6m to 3m after pruning to previous points and to remove one (T2) Pear and one (T3) Silver birch to low stumps due to trees being a significant size in a small garden to allow more . .useable space. Subject to W8 of TPO 1 of 1969

Pending
6 Aug 202626/502993/TDC
Land Adjacent To Carn Brae Boxley Road Walderslade Kent ME5 9JDMid Kent

Technical Details Consent application pursuant to 25/504953/PIP for the erection of a detached self-build dwelling.

Permitted
6 Aug 202626/503025/TPOA
7 Galena Close Boxley Kent ME5 9NEMid Kent

Tree Preservation Order Application: Hornbeam - Reduce height to 6m above ground level and spread to 2m

Pending
Small
Advertisement Consent
5 Aug 2026MC/26/1478
387 Maidstone Road Chatham Medway ME5 9SEMedway

Advertisement consent for the installation of externally non-illuminated signage: Item 01 - 2450 refurbish ASDA letters, Item 02 - George roundel, Item 03 - 2450 refurbish ASDA letters, Item 04 - George roundel, Item 05 - PFS totem refurb, Item 06 - Cash machine signage, Item 07 - Transom vinyl, Item 08 - Opening times, Item 09 - Window graphics. Item 10 - Window graphics, Item 11 - Directional signage, Item 12 - Opening Hours, Item 13 - Opening Hours, Item 14 - Parent & Child, Item 15 - Parent & Child, Item 16 - Recycling, Item 17 - Rototek head REFURB signage, Item 18 - Rototek head REFURB signage, Item 19 - Rototek head REFURB signage, Item 20 - Rototek head REFURB signage. Item 21 - Rototek head REFURB signage, Item 22 - Rototek head REFURB signage, Item 23 - Rototek head REFURB signage, Item 24 - Wall mounted disk, Item 25 - Parking disclaimer, Item 26 - Parking disclaimer, Item 27 - CCTV signage, Item 28 - Trolley bay signage, Item 29 - Trolley bay signage, Item 30 - Outdoor living vinyls, Item 31 - Grocery collection canopy, Item 32 - S/S display case, Item 33 - Grocery Collection Insert, Item 34 - S/S display case, Item 35 - Trolley sign, Item 36 - PFS refurbishment,

Pending
Small
TPO Prune and/or Fell Trees
28 Jul 2026TPA/26/1426
34 Concord Avenue Horsted Chatham Medway ME5 9TRMedway

T1 - Ash - fell of tree standing in rear garden at approx 14m tall, upon a steep incline.

Permitted
Small
Variation of condition
28 Jul 2026MC/26/1424
4 Mayweed Avenue Weeds Wood Chatham Medway ME5 0PXMedway

Variation of condition 2 (Approved Drawings) and 3 (Matching materials) on planning permission MC/25/1014 to change the approved plans to (Mixed drawings 1992 V2) and the approved materials to - Walls - external finish cement board cladding, lower 40% red brick cladding, upper 60% white cladding -Windows - external finish uPVC in grey anthracite -Doors - external finish uPVC in grey anthracite -Roof - external materials single layer epdm rubber

Pending
Small
Certificate of Proposed Use
27 Jul 2026MC/26/1416
Protea 7 Kit Hill Avenue Walderslade Chatham Medway ME5 9EUMedway

Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) for the construction of a single storey rear extension, with roof skylights.

Pending
Small
Full Application
27 Jul 2026MC/26/1415
3 Hunters Way West Darland Chatham Medway ME5 7HNMedway

Change of use from a residential dwelling (Class C3) to a children residential home (Class C2)

Permitted
Small
Householder
24 Jul 2026MC/26/1408
20 Boxley Road Walderslade Chatham Medway ME5 9LFMedway

Construction of a single story extension with a flat roof to rear; installation of a dormer to rear to facilitate a conversion to habitable rooms

Pending
Small
Full
23 Jul 202626/502704/FULL
16 Greensands Boxley Kent ME5 9DQMid Kent

Erection or a first floor front extension and changes to fenerstration.

Pending
Small
Discharge Condition
22 Jul 2026MC/26/1396
Morrisons Princes Avenue Walderslade Chatham ME5 7PXMedway

Details pursuant to condition 4 (Acustic Assessment) and 5 (Noise Impact Assessment) on planning permission MC/24/0915- Installation of 4 Electric Vehicle charging points with canopy over, 3 new covered jet washes, together with a sub-station, low voltage (LV) enclosures, plant room and associated works

Pending
Medium
App for Non-Material Amendments
20 Jul 2026MC/26/1370
Ambulance Station Star Mill Lane Darland Chatham Medway ME5 7HEMedway

Application for a non-material amendment to planning permission MC/23/2814 for alteration and removal of windows and brickwork detailing across the 14 dwellings

Pending
Small
App for Non-Material Amendments
20 Jul 2026MC/26/1375
25 Savage Road Walderslade Chatham Medway ME5 8DZMedway

Application for a non-material amendment to planning permission MC/26/1028 for change of external materials from cream coloured render to mid grey coloured cement board cladding

Permitted
16 Jul 202626/01338/TPOC
9 Sadlers Close Chatham Kent ME5 9RRTonbridge

1 x Oak (applicants ref. T1) - Reduce as indicated in annotated photographs attached to agents email dated 3rd August 2026. Standing in Woodland W4 of Tree Preservation Order.

Permitted
16 Jul 2026MC/26/1352
48 Amethyst Avenue Horsted Chatham Medway ME5 9TUMedway

Installation of carport over part of the existing block paved driveway to provide shelter for a single vehicle.

Permitted
15 Jul 2026MC/26/1351
Robin Hood Filling Station 430 Walderslade Road Walderslade Chatham Medway ME5 9LLMedway

Construction of a single storey extension to side/rear

Pending
Small
Tree Preservation Order Application
3 Jul 202626/502394/TPOA
5 Sandstone Rise Boxley Kent ME5 9DHMid Kent

TPO application to remove one Ash (TPO 1 of 1969).

Pending
Medium
Full Application
1 Jul 2026MC/26/1255
Land South Of Innovation Centre Medway Maidstone Road Chatham Medway ME5 9FDMedway

Construction of an 80-bed care home and 11 adult social care units (Class C2) together with associated access, parking and hard and soft landscaping

Pending
Small
TPO Prune and/or Fell Trees
30 Jun 2026TPA/26/1250
37 Chestnut Avenue Walderslade Chatham Medway ME5 9AHMedway

T12 - Sweet chestnut - Crown lift to 6 M above ground level to main branches, removal of tree suckers and removal of any deadwood or diseased wood

Pending
Small
Tree Preservation Order Application
30 Jun 202626/502519/TPOA
18 Greensands Boxley Kent ME5 9DQMid Kent

TPO application: T001 - Cut back to boundary trees overhanging rear fence into garden and cut back foliage overhanging public footpath to edge of path. T002 & T003 (2no. Ash trees) - Reduce heights from 15m to 10m.

Pending
28 Jun 202626/01250/TPOC
259 Robin Hood Lane Blue Bell Hill Chatham Kent ME5 9QUTonbridge

1 x twin-stemmed Sweet Chestnut (applicants ref. T3) Reduce dead stem to a safe height (3m) and remove dead top of remaining stem only. 1 x Sweet Chestnut (applicants ref. T4) Remove deadwood as specified and dead hung up Ash limb only. Standing in Woodland W1 of Tree Preservation Order.

Pending
Small
Householder
26 Jun 2026MC/26/1227
9 Ashmead Close Lordswood Chatham Medway ME5 8NYMedway

Construction of a first floor extension to side elevation

Permitted
Small
Householder
26 Jun 2026MC/26/1220
15 Rother Vale Lordswood Chatham Medway ME5 8PNMedway

Retrospective application for construction of a single storey extension to front

Permitted
26 Jun 202626/01212/TPOC
16 Falkland Place Chatham Kent ME5 9HRTonbridge

1 x Silver Birch (applicants ref. T1) - Reduce as indicated in annotated photographs attached to agents email dated 3rd August 2026. Lift to 2.5 metres from ground level. Standing in Woodland W6 of Tree Preservation Order

Pending
Small
Full Application
23 Jun 2026MC/26/1192
44 Beacon Hill Luton Chatham Medway ME5 7DBMedway

Construction of two detached dwellings with associated parking - demolition of existing dwelling

Pending
Small
Householder
18 Jun 2026MC/26/1161
2 Court Bushes King George Road Weeds Wood Chatham Medway ME5 0AZMedway

Construction of a dormer window to rear and installation of a roof light to front to provide additional living accommodation within roof space

Pending
Small
Variation of condition
17 Jun 2026MC/26/1148
33 Arundel Close Lordswood Chatham Medway ME5 8UZMedway

Variation of condition 2 on MC/23/1983 to scale down the proposed works from the previously approved extensions, having less of an impact on neighbours & the street scene in comparison to the previously approved design. Omit the approved two storey side extension, retain the existing garage and keep the previous approved single storey flat roof rear extension. Amend the previously proposed openings on the rear elevation of the existing garage from a window to a set of French doors the same width as the existing window.

Permitted
Small
TPO Prune and/or Fell Trees
12 Jun 2026TPA/26/1120
14 Moonstone Drive Walderslade Chatham Medway ME5 8ENMedway

T1 - Mature Beech - Reduce height from 18m to 16m, Reduce Northern radial spread from 7.5m to 5.5m, Reduce Eastern radial spread from 9.5m to 7.5m, Reduce Southern radial spread from 7.5m to 5.5m, Reduce Western radial spread from 6.5m to 4.5m and Lift 3.5m to 4.5m from ground level

Permitted
Small
Full Application
12 Jun 2026MC/26/1121
92-94 Park House, Age Uk Hopewell Drive Princes Park Chatham Medway ME5 7PYMedway

Change of use from a class B2 to class E(f) to be used as a community day centre for people living with dementia. (Previously planning permission for change of use was granted for units 4 & 5, but this expired in 2019 MC/09/2078 - change of use B1 to D1). No changes will be carried out with the current layout.

Permitted
Small
Certificate of Proposed Use
11 Jun 2026MC/26/1105
17 Mafeking Road Walderslade Chatham Medway ME5 9HGMedway

Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) for the conversion of the garage into habitable living space, including insertion of a window to the front.

Pending
Small
Householder
10 Jun 2026MC/26/1094
10 Malta Avenue Wayfield Chatham Medway ME5 0JTMedway

Construction of a single storey side extension with associated minor rear projection, front porch extension and internal alterations to an existing dwellinghouse. - Demolition of existing side lean-to

Pending
Small
Tree Preservation Order Application
9 Jun 202626/502101/TPOA
Woodland R/O 43 Orbit Close Boxley Kent ME5 9NFMid Kent

Tree Preservation Order application (1 of 1969) - 1 x Chestnut - reduce height by approx 3m from 12m and reduce lateral spread from 3m to match top and suitable growth points. It has been cut previously so maybe back to that lop and top point. Lower crown height would be lifted to 2m clearance where suitable growth points exist to presume tree health.

Pending
Small
Tree Preservation Order Application
8 Jun 202626/502193/TPOA
9 Malus Close Boxley Kent ME5 9SUMid Kent

Tree Preservation Order Application: T1 and T2 Hornbeam - Reduce crowns by approximately 20-30%. This includes reducing the approximate height from 36.5ft to roughly 26ft-29ft, and proportionally reducing the lateral spread (bringing the sides in by approximately 1.5-2 metres) to maintain a natural, balanced shape. Selectively thin throughout the crowns and raise/lift to approximately 2.4 metres above ground level.

Pending
Small
Full Application
8 Jun 2026MC/26/1074
102 Rainham Road Gillingham Medway ME5 7ELMedway

Change of Use from a 6-Person House in Multiple Occupation (Use Class C4) to 7-Person House in Multiple Occupation (Sui Generis) and a extension/cycle storage to the rear of the dwelling, bin storage to the front of the property.

Pending
Small
Tree Preservation Order Application
5 Jun 202626/501468/TPOA
11 Micawber Close Boxley Kent ME5 9JZMid Kent

Tree Preservation Order application: (1 of 1969) Sweet Chestnut - Remove all trunk / stem suckers to the first main branch (approximately 6m from ground level). Reduce the lower span of the crown from 9.4m branches to 5.8 metres.

Pending
Small
Householder
4 Jun 2026MC/26/1057
23 Lambourn Way Lordswood Chatham Medway ME5 8PUMedway

Construction of a first floor extension, rear single storey extension and garage conversion.