Broad Street (ME3), Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Broad Street (ME3), Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
Planning applications in Broad Street (ME3) are administered by Medway Council. View the full Medway Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Broad Street (ME3)
Hollingbourne is a picturesque village and civil parish situated in the borough of Maidstone, Kent, nestled on the southern slopes of the North Downs, just east of Maidstone. With a population of approximately 900 residents, the parish boasts three conservation areas, including Upper Street in the village centre and the nearby hamlets of Broad Street and Eyhorne Street, making it a key location for planning applications focused on preserving its historical character and natural landscape.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £347,190 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Medway
- Parliamentary constituency: Rochester and Strood
- LSOA: Medway 002A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Broad Street (ME3).
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Broad Street (ME3).
- 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 Broad Street (ME3) based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near Broad Street (ME3).
- - Rutland 19 Elm Avenue Chattenden Rochester Medway ME3 8LY
Loft conversion including changes to existing roof shape & rear facing roof terrace, new entrance porch and a single storey extension to rear
Type: Full | Council: Medway | Date: 2026-06-23
View full details - - 11 Broadwood Road Chattenden Rochester Medway ME3 8LX
Construction of a single storey rear extension and a dormer window to side to provide additional living accommodation within roof space
Type: Full | Council: Medway | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - 11 Broadwood Road Chattenden Rochester Medway ME3 8LX
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) for single storey rear extension with two rooflight and dormer extension in side roof slope
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Medway | Date: 2026-02-06
View full details - - 9 Riverbourne Way Chattenden Rochester Medway ME3 8GX
Construction of a rear outbuilding.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Medway | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - 10 Searchlight Heights Hoo St Werburgh Rochester Medway ME3 8NF
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) for the construction rear dormer with Juliet balcony and rooflight to front to facilitate a loft conversion to create bedroom and ensuite
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Medway | Date: 2025-10-20
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A brief summary of Broad Street (ME3) in Kent
Hollingbourne is a picturesque village and civil parish situated in the borough of Maidstone, Kent, nestled on the southern slopes of the North Downs, just east of Maidstone. With a population of approximately 900 residents, the parish boasts three conservation areas, including Upper Street in the village centre and the nearby hamlets of Broad Street and Eyhorne Street, making it a key location for planning applications focused on preserving its historical character and natural landscape.
Property prices in Broad Street (ME3) show an average sale price of £347,190, 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 Broad Street (ME3) a particularly low-crime area.
Broad Street (ME3) has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Chatham Historic Dockyard, Upnor. 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 Broad Street (ME3) includes 3 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Chattenden Woods and Lodge Hill SSSI, Medway Estuary and Marshes SSSI, Tower Hill to Cockham Wood SSSI; 2 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Medway Estuary & Marshes; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Medway Estuary & Marshes. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Broad Street (ME3)
In the last 24 months, 25 planning applications were submitted near Broad Street (ME3). Of these, 33% were approved, with an average decision time of 52 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 Broad Street (ME3).
The average decision time of 52 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Broad Street (ME3) were full planning applications (16), listed building and heritage (4), outline applications (3). Full planning applications account for 64% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 1 medium-scale application, 23 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
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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.