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20 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Borstal · updated daily · Medway Council

Showing 1 to 5 of 20 · received or decided in the last 90 days

11 Cowdrey Close Borstal Rochester Medway ME1 3NUAwaiting decisionConstruction of a first-floor side and front extension above the existing garage and entrance porch; construction of a single-storey rear extension together with alterations to existing fenestration, including a new first-floor Juliet balcony to the front.Received 22 Oct 2026MC/26/1994
12 Goddings Drive Rochester Medway ME1 3BAAwaiting decisionConstruction of a two-storey side extension and single-story rear extension, replacement of windows throughout the existing dwelling, together with associated internal alterations.Received 12 Oct 2026MC/26/1864
Former Priestfields Allotments, Land Adjoining King School Playing Fields Rochester Medway ME1 3BDAwaiting decisionT1 - Sycamore - Reduce height by 2m leaving at 14m, remove large epicormic growth that grows from the base of the tree through the fence and over the neighbouring building to source and major deadwood and Ivy to be removedReceived 12 Oct 2026TPA/26/1951
The Vicarage 76 Borstal Street Borstal Rochester Medway ME1 3HLAwaiting decisionChange of use from C3 (dwelling) to C2 (children's care home)Received 28 Sep 2026MC/26/1785
Land Adjacent Former Riverview Lodge Guest House 88 Borstal Road Rochester Medway ME1 3BDAwaiting decisionVariation of condition 7 (Parking) of planning permission MC/23/0156 to remove the parking spaces to the front and provide 2x parking bays to the rear of the detached property and rearrangement of the ground floorReceived 24 Sep 2026MC/26/1845

Planning in Borstal

Approved: 84%; 32 of 35 decided
Decision time: about 8 weeks; on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Borstal in the last 24 months, from Medway Council's planning register.

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Around Borstal

Postcode districts

ME1 238 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

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Planning authority: Medway Council

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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. It sits within the Medway district.

There are currently no active flood warnings for the Borstal area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Borstal a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Borstal has 4 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Borstal, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 55 planning applications were submitted near Borstal. Of these, 84% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (18), discharge of conditions (7), outline applications (4).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Borstal?

In the last 24 months, 55 planning applications were submitted near Borstal. The approval rate is 84%.

How long do planning decisions take near Borstal?

The average planning decision time near Borstal is 56 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Borstal?

The planning approval rate near Borstal is 84%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Borstal?

The most common type of planning application near Borstal is full planning applications, with 18 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Borstal?

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