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Planning applications in ME8

We hold 715 planning applications for the ME8 postcode area, 224 of them submitted in the past year. 88% of decided applications here were approved. A decision typically takes 56 days. The area is covered by Medway, Mid Kent, Havering.

715
applications held
224
in the past year
88%
approved
56 days
median decision

Councils covering ME8

Medway (699)Mid Kent (13)Havering (3)

Recent applications in ME8

Pending
23 Sept 2026CAN/26/1832
19 Farriers Court Rainham Gillingham Medway ME8 8PYMedway

G1 - Group of Maple and Holm Oak - to lift the lower canopy over the drive to 3.5 metres. Selectively reduce back the remaining overhanging canopy by approx. 2 metres.

Pending
21 Sept 2026MC/26/1727
5 Devon Close Rainham Gillingham Medway ME8 7LGMedway

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

Pending
18 Sept 2026MC/26/1804
3 Boot Hill Drive Rainham Gillingham Medway ME8 7FDMedway

Construction of a summerhouse and shed to rear together with hardstanding area to side

Pending
16 Sept 2026MC/26/1788
46 Pump Lane Rainham Gillingham Medway ME8 7ADMedway

Application for a Certificate of Lawful Development (Proposed) for a single storey extension to rear - demolition of existing conservatory

Pending
16 Sept 2026MC/26/1786
Land To The Rear Of Berengrave Lane Rainham ME8 7FGMedway

Details pursuant to condition 15 (sustainable drainage) on Planning permission MC/25/0371 for Construction of thirty three dwellings with associated access road, landscaping and car parking

Pending
16 Sept 2026TPA/26/1784
32 Middleton Close Parkwood Gillingham Medway ME8 9LRMedway

T1 - goat willow -whole crown reduction to 5m above ground level and back to the boundary fences this would be a reduction between a 1m-1.5 around the whole of T1 which would reduce the overall size and shape of the tree and back with the boundary of number 32. We are also proposing a crown lift to remove the lower branches in number 32 which are currently covering the garden in number 32 and touching the ground.we would like to lift the crown to around 2m off the ground.

Pending
15 Sept 2026MC/26/1777
21 Bedford Avenue Rainham Gillingham Medway ME8 7EPMedway

Construction of a single-storey side extension to provide additional residential accommodation - Demolition of existing detached garage

Pending
15 Sept 2026MC/26/1778
219 London Road Rainham Gillingham Medway ME8 7HHMedway

Construction of a detached dwelling with associated access, parking, cycle/refuse storage, landscaping and drainage works

Pending
11 Sept 2026MC/26/1759
Land South Of Lower Rainham Road Rainham ME8 7UDMedway

Details pursuant to condition 9 (energy efficiency) on planing permission MC/24/2039 for Variation of condition 11 (Vehicle Link) on planning permission MC/22/1474 to provide a link as a permanent pedestrian and cycleway to function as an emergency vehicle link

Pending
10 Sept 2026TPA/26/1726
16 Barlow Close Parkwood Gillingham Medway ME8 9NFMedway

T1 - Conifer - fell to ground T2 - Conifer - fell to ground. The replacement trees will be some ornamental Acer

Pending
10 Sept 2026MC/26/1753
34 Queendown Avenue Parkwood Gillingham Medway ME8 9NUMedway

Construction of a part two storey part single storey front extension and conversion of garage into habitable room with new pitched roof

Pending
9 Sept 2026MC/26/1738
373 Maidstone Road Rainham Gillingham Medway ME8 0HXMedway

Advertisement consent for installation of a non-illuminated fascia sign to front

Permitted
9 Sept 2026MC/26/1737
Land To The East Of Seymour Road And North Of London Road ME8 6YXMedway

Application for non-material amendment to planning permission MC/23/2466 for the amendment to Plot 44 in relation to the garage doors to bi fold doors and parking arrangements.

Pending
9 Sept 2026TPA/26/1710
114 Bredhurst Road Wigmore Gillingham Medway ME8 0QTMedway

T1 - Sweet Chestnut -fell to ground T2 - Beach Tree - fell to ground

Pending
8 Sept 2026MC/26/1729
10 Sylvan Road Rainham Gillingham Medway ME8 0ADMedway

Construction of a single storey side extension

Pending
7 Sept 2026TPA/26/1714
Land Fronting 27 Lubbock Walk Parkwood Gillingham Medway ME8 9QSMedway

URN 15637 (T1) Oak - Crown lift to 3m from ground level to provide sufficient clearance over the footpath URN 15640 (T2) - Oak - Crown lift to 3m from ground level to provide sufficient clearance over the footpath

Pending
4 Sept 2026TPA/26/1694
8 Dixwell Close Parkwood Gillingham Medway ME8 9TBMedway

T1. Oak - Reduce height and radial spread by 2m. Current height 16m leaving at 14m. Current radius 9m leaving at 7m. The tree recent hard a large limb failure which subsequently hit and ripped out a further two large limbs which fell into the garage and on top of the adjacent garage. The loss of these branches has left a large hole in the canopy. It looks as though the tree has recently been crown thinned.

Pending
2 Sept 2026MC/26/1669
98 Wigmore Road Wigmore Gillingham Medway ME8 0TAMedway

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 3.5m The maximum height of the proposed extension from the natural ground level is 4m The height at eaves level of the proposed extension measured from the natural ground level is 2.5m

Pending
1 Sept 2026MC/26/1649
5 Beverley Close Rainham Gillingham Medway ME8 9HGMedway

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

Pending
Small
Certificate of Proposed Use
28 Aug 2026MC/26/1640
4 Middleton Close Parkwood Gillingham Medway ME8 9LRMedway

Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) for the conversion of the existing integral garage to habitable accommodation (study), including removal of the existing garage door and infilling of the opening with external wall construction incorporating a new window, and internal alterations.

Pending
Large
Conditions
27 Aug 2026MC/26/1633
Land South Of Lower Rainham Road Rainham Gillingham Medway ME8 7UDMedway

Details pursuant to condition 26 (remediation implementation) on planning permission MC/18/1796 - Outline planning application (all matters reserved except access) for the development of up to 202 residential dwellings (Use Class C3), open space, landscaping (including Sustainable Urban Drainage), access, up to 455 car parking spaces and associated works.

Pending
Medium
Conditions
26 Aug 2026MC/26/1628
Land North Of Moor Street And East Of Otterham Quay Lane Westmoor Farm Moor Street Rainham Gillingham Medway ME8 8QFMedway

Details pursuant to condition 3 (provide tree protection fencing) on planning application MC/25/0614 - Development of 39 residential dwellings, together with open space, landscaping, drainage, access, parking and associated works.

Pending
Small
Conditions
25 Aug 2026MC/26/1625
8 Abbey Road Gillingham ME8 6APMedway

Variation of condition 2, and 3 on MC/22/1567 /Appeal Ref: APP/A2280/D/22/3305549 for the uPVC panel to the flank elevation adjoining the attached neighbour constructed in facing brickwork to comply with Part B4 of the Building Regulations, as this elevation sits on the boundary and requires 60 minutes fire resistance. The brickwork matches the existing dwellinghouse rather than the uPVC-clad outbuilding, therefore conditions 2 and 3 both require variation.

Pending
Small
Certificate of Proposed Use
22 Aug 2026MC/26/1610
48 Eastcourt Lane Twydall Gillingham Medway ME8 6EYMedway

Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) for a loft conversion with construction of a dormer to rear and roof lights to front

Pending
Small
Householder
22 Aug 2026MC/26/1609
48 Eastcourt Lane Twydall Gillingham Medway ME8 6EYMedway

Construction of a single storey rear extension, and a front porch. Demolition of Existing Garage, removal/replacement of chimney.

Pending
19 Aug 202626/503181/FULL
3 Gills Terrace Otterham Quay Lane Upchurch Kent ME8 7UYMid Kent

Erection of single storey rear extension, and addition of 1no. window on side elevation.

Pending
14 Aug 2026MC/26/1559
120 Lonsdale Drive Rainham Gillingham Medway ME8 9JAMedway

Construction of a single storey extensions to the front and rear of the dwelling, with provision of dormer to front elevation, internal alterations, and conversion of existing garage.

Undecided
14 Aug 2026MC/26/1555
75 William Street Rainham Gillingham Medway ME8 8HWMedway

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 4 m The maximum height of the proposed extension from the natural ground level is 2.90 m The height at eaves level of the proposed extension measured from the natural ground level is 2.90 m

Pending
14 Aug 2026MC/26/1552
38 Ellison Way Rainham Gillingham Medway ME8 7PLMedway

Construction of a pitched roof front extension and garage conversion

Pending
14 Aug 202626/503136/NMAMD
Christine London Road Upchurch Kent ME8 8PTMid Kent

Non-material amendment application to have the word "disabled" removed from the description. The new description to read: "Change of use from C3 Dwelling House to C2 Residential Institution for the care of children" in relation to planning permission 24/505305/FULL.

Pending
14 Aug 2026MC/26/1563
20 Hoath Lane Rainham Gillingham Medway ME8 0SWMedway

Construction of a single storey rear extension - Demolition of existing conservatory.

Pending
11 Aug 202626/503092/FULL
10 Woolbrook Close Upchurch Kent ME8 8STMid Kent

Erection of a single storey rear extension, partial garage conversion and fenestration changes to side elevation

Pending
7 Aug 2026MC/26/1496
6 Station Road Rainham Gillingham Medway ME8 7PHMedway

Change of use from retail (Class E(a)) to pharmacy (Class E(e)) together with construction of a single storey extension to rear and new shop front

Pending
5 Aug 2026MC/26/1479
Land To The Rear Of Berengrave Lane Rainham ME8 7FGMedway

Details pursuant to condition 24 ( Method Statement and Tree Protection) on planning permission MC/25/0371 - Construction of thirty three dwellings with associated access road, landscaping and car parking

Pending
Small
Householder
4 Aug 2026MC/26/1475
97 Eastcourt Lane Twydall Gillingham Medway ME8 6HJMedway

Part retrospective application for the construction of an L shaped dormer over first floor flat roofed extension and rear roof slope to include juliet balcony and false canopy on the rear facade cladding to be removed and replaced with grey concrete tiles to match front roof elevation.

Pending
Large
Scoping Opinion
4 Aug 2026MC/26/1472
Pump And Bloors Farm, Lower Rainham ME8 7ATMedway

Town and Country Planning Act (Environmental Impact Assessment) (England and Wales) Regulations 2017 (as amended) - Request for a scoping opinion for an outline planning application comprising: a mixed-use development, including up to 825 residential dwellings (Use Class C3), with affordable housing, 15no. units temporary accommodation; a local centre with retail floorspace (Use Class E(a)); community facilities (Use Class F2(b) (hall or meeting place) and (medical or health services)), a care home (Use Class C2), a primary school (Use Class F1(a)), a secondary school (Use Class F1(a)) and public open space, with all matters reserved except for access from Lower Rainham Road, Lower Bloors Lane and Pump Lane.

Permitted
Small
Householder
3 Aug 2026MC/26/1464
616A Maidstone Road Rainham Gillingham Medway ME8 0JYMedway

Construction of a part single part two storey rear extension and installation of an additional window to the side elevation

Pending
Small
Householder
29 Jul 2026MC/26/1441
58 Locarno Avenue Gillingham Medway ME8 6ESMedway

Construction of raised patio accessible to wheelchair user

Pending
Small
Full Application
28 Jul 2026MC/26/1429
Avenue Tennis Featherby Road Gillingham Medway ME8 6ANMedway

Replacement of existing outdoor areas; courts, car parking with external spa garden, pool terrace with outdoor pool with lounge terrace, kids play, 4 padel courts, and additional parking.

Pending
Small
TPO Prune and/or Fell Trees
24 Jul 2026TPA/26/1410
40 Tyler Drive Parkwood Gillingham Medway ME8 9LUMedway

T1 - Oak - removal of deadwood and crown reduce lateral from 13m to 10m, height from 22m to 16.5m

Permitted
Small
Discharge Condition
23 Jul 2026MC/26/1405
8 Salisbury Avenue Rainham Gillingham Medway ME8 0BHMedway

Details pursuant to condition 8 (Boundary treatments) and condition 10 (Verification of climate change mitigation measures) on planning permission MC/25/1970 -Part retrospective application for the construction of a 4-bedroom detached dwelling with associated parking

Permitted
Small
Discharge Condition
23 Jul 2026MC/26/1398
Land To The Rear Of Berengrave Lane Rainham ME8 7FGMedway

Details pursuant to condition 8 (boundary treatment) 14 (travel plan) on planning permission MC/25/0371 - Construction of thirty three dwellings with associated access road, landscaping and car parking

Pending
Small
TPO Prune and/or Fell Trees
20 Jul 2026TPA/26/1379
1 Sherlodge Mews Wigmore Gillingham Medway ME8 0FFMedway

T1 - Hornbeam - Reduce the overhang to the side back to the boundary removing 2m off of the lateral branches

Pending
Small
Discharge Condition
20 Jul 2026MC/26/1372
Land To The Rear Of Berengrave Lane Rainham ME8 7FGMedway

Details pursuant to informative 8 (BNG) on planning permission MC/25/0371 for construction of thirty three dwellings with associated access road, landscaping and car parking

Permitted
Small
Certificate of Proposed Use
17 Jul 2026MC/26/1368
25 Chestfield Close Rainham Gillingham Medway ME8 7DRMedway

Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) for construction of rear dormer and installation of 2 roof windows to facilitate loft conversion

Pending
Small
TPO Prune and/or Fell Trees
10 Jul 2026TPA/26/1310
349 Maidstone Road Rainham Gillingham Medway ME8 0HUMedway

T001 - Cherry (Prunus avium) - Fell T002 - Ash (Fraxinus excelsior) - Fell

Pending
Small
Certificate of Proposed Use
8 Jul 2026MC/26/1295
25 Asquith Road Rainham Gillingham Medway ME8 0JDMedway

Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) for construction of a single side and rear extension - demolition of existing rear projection

Pending
Small
Variation of condition
6 Jul 2026MC/26/1285
The Brethren Meeting Room 236A Wigmore Road Wigmore Gillingham Medway ME8 0TWMedway

Variation of condition 12 (Hours of operation) on planning permission MC/13/2801 - to remove restriction on condition 12 (Restriction on the hours of operation of the meeting hall)

Permitted
Small
Discharge Condition
3 Jul 2026MC/26/1277
Land To The Rear Of Berengrave Lane Rainham ME8 7FGMedway

Details pursuant to condition 17 (Construction surface water management plan) on planning permission MC/25/0371 for construction of thirty three dwellings with associated access road, landscaping and car parking

Permitted
Small
Householder
3 Jul 2026MC/26/1278
21 Lyndhurst Avenue Rainham Gillingham Medway ME8 0HEMedway

Construction of a single storey front and side extension to existing dwelling