Search Chatham planning applications
10 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Chatham · updated daily · Medway Council
- Thinking Schools Academy Trust New Horizons Childrens Academy Park Crescent Chatham Medway ME4 6NRAwaiting decisionT89.1 Remove & re-plant (due to continued decline and presence of fungal fruiting bodies) T31 as per attached report T67 as per attached report T75 as per attached report T83 as per attached report T102 as per attached report T162 as per attached reportReceived 4 Nov 2026TPA/26/2117
- 27 Walderslade Road Walderslade Chatham Medway ME5 0JAAwaiting decisionApplication for a Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) for construction of an outbuilding.Received 4 Nov 2026MC/26/2007
- 271 Lordswood Lane Lordswood Chatham Medway ME5 8JUAwaiting decisionNeighbourhood 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 8 m The maximum height of the proposed extension from the natural ground level is 2.9 m The height at eaves level of the proposed extension measured from the natural ground level is 2.8 mReceived 26 Oct 2026MC/26/2055
- Silverbank Centre Churchill Avenue Wayfield Chatham Medway ME5 0LBAwaiting decisionConstruction of a prefabricated timber cabin to provide a forest school classroom building including associated access and external worksReceived 7 Oct 2026MC/26/1829
- Silverbank Centre Churchill Avenue Wayfield Chatham Medway ME5 0LBAwaiting decisionApplication for a Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) for demolition of the existing classroom building and construction of a replacement timber prefabricated building for educational useReceived 5 Oct 2026MC/26/1828
Planning in Chatham
- Approved
- 82%
- 28 of 31 decided
- Decision time
- about 9 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Chatham in the last 24 months, from Medway Council's planning register.
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ME5 211 applications in the last 12 monthsME4 236 applications in the last 12 months
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About Chatham
Chatham, located in the Medway unitary authority of Kent, England, is part of a conurbation that includes Gillingham, Rochester, Strood, and Rainham. As of 2020, the town boasts a population of 80,596, making it a significant area for planning applications and development within the region. The town has a population of approximately 76,792 (2011 estimate). It sits within the Medway district.
Property prices in Chatham show an average sale price of £330,474, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Chatham 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 Chatham a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Chatham has 4 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Chatham 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.
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To comment on or object to a planning application near Chatham, 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, 47 planning applications were submitted near Chatham. Of these, 82% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (21), discharge of conditions (3), outline applications (1). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.