Borstal, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Borstal, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
About Borstal
Borstal, located within the Medway unitary authority in Kent, is an area that has evolved from a village near Rochester into a part of the expanding town. Notably, it is home to a youth prison that inspired the Borstal reform school system, making it a significant site for those researching planning applications related to educational and correctional facilities in the region.
District: Medway
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £344,956 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Medway
- Parliamentary constituency: Rochester and Strood
- LSOA: Medway 014B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Borstal.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Borstal.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Borstal based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
10 planning applications found near Borstal.
- - St Matthews C Of E Infant School Borstal Street Borstal Rochester Medway ME1 3HJ
Details pursuant to condition 3 (Materials) on planning permission MC/25/2044 for Construction of a single storey rear extension, dormer windows to rear and installation of roof lights to front to pro
Type: Conditions | Council: Medway | Date: 2026-05-06
View full details - - 30 Manor Lane Borstal Rochester Medway ME1 3JN
Part retrospective application for the construction of single storey rear extension
Type: Full | Council: Medway | Date: 2026-04-17
View full details - - 10 Priestfields Rochester Medway ME1 3AG
Construction of a detached garage to front
Type: Full | Council: Medway | Date: 2026-04-01
View full details - - Priestfield Bungalow Priestfields Rochester Medway ME1 3AD
Conversion of the existing former nurseryman's bungalow into a multi facility building providing individual referee changing rooms, a physiotherapy room and gymnasium.
Type: Full | Council: Medway | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - 67 Borstal Street Borstal Rochester Medway ME1 3HJ
Construction of a single storey extension to side/ rear and installation of a dormer to side/ rear with Juliet balcony and front roof lights to facilitate a loft conversion with associated internal re
Type: Full | Council: Medway | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - 30 Manor Lane Borstal Rochester Medway ME1 3JN
Application for a Lawful development Certificate (Existing) for construction of single storey rear extension
Type: Amendment | Council: Medway | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - 70 Valley View Road Rochester Medway ME1 3NX
Construction of a single storey extension to rear (demolition of existing conservatory)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Medway | Date: 2025-12-16
View full details - - 3 Priestfields Rochester Medway ME1 3AG
Replacement of existing conservatory roof with associated external alterations to main house
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Medway | Date: 2025-05-07
View full details - - 38 Manor Lane Borstal Rochester Medway ME1 3JN
Driveway vehicle access/hardstanding (block paving and tarmac) to existing front garden.
Type: Full | Council: Medway | Date: 2024-10-05
View full details - - 10 Sir Evelyn Road Rochester Medway ME1 3NB
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 d
Status: Rejected | Council: Medway | Date: 2023-07-21
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A brief summary of Borstal in Kent
Borstal, located within the Medway unitary authority in Kent, is an area that has evolved from a village near Rochester into a part of the expanding town. Notably, it is home to a youth prison that inspired the Borstal reform school system, making it a significant site for those researching planning applications related to educational and correctional facilities in the region. It sits within the Medway district.
Property prices in Borstal show an average sale price of £344,956, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Borstal a particularly low-crime area.
Borstal has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: Watts Avenue and Roebuck Road, Star Hill, Rochester, Historic Rochester, Star Hill to Sun Pier. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Borstal includes 3 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Kent Downs. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Borstal planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Borstal
In the last 24 months, 24 planning applications were submitted near Borstal. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 49 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Borstal.
The average decision time of 49 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Borstal were full planning applications (15), discharge of conditions (4), outline applications (3). Full planning applications account for 63% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 23 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.