Cliffe, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Cliffe, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
About Cliffe
Cliffe is a quaint village located in the civil parish of Cliffe and Cliffe Woods within the borough of Medway, Kent. Nestled on the Hoo Peninsula, it is accessible via the B2000 road and boasts picturesque views of the Thames marshes, Southend-on-Sea, and London. Historically significant, Cliffe was home to a wooden church dedicated to St Helen built in 774 by Offa, King of Mercia. The area had a population of 2,239 in 1961 and was reconstituted in 1997, now forming part of Cliffe & Cliffe Woods.
District: Cliffe and Cliffe Woods
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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 001D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Cliffe.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Cliffe.
- 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 Cliffe based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Cliffe.
- - 9 Chesterton Road Cliffe Rochester Medway ME3 7QX
Construction of a single storey extension to rear.
Type: Full | Council: Medway | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - 157 Church Street Cliffe Rochester Medway ME3 7QB
Application for a non-material amendment to planning application MC/25/2503 for alterations to the internal arrangement, not affecting the exterior. The internal changes re-route the way through the b
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: Medway | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - 157 Church Street Cliffe Rochester Medway ME3 7QB
Part change of use of ground floor storage area and shower/wc to extended beauty salon (Class E) with associated external alterations
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Medway | Date: 2025-12-19
View full details - - 65 Reed Street Cliffe Rochester Medway ME3 7UJ
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: Conditions | Council: Medway | Date: 2025-02-21
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A brief summary of Cliffe in Kent
Cliffe is a quaint village located in the civil parish of Cliffe and Cliffe Woods within the borough of Medway, Kent. Nestled on the Hoo Peninsula, it is accessible via the B2000 road and boasts picturesque views of the Thames marshes, Southend-on-Sea, and London. Historically significant, Cliffe was home to a wooden church dedicated to St Helen built in 774 by Offa, King of Mercia. The area had a population of 2,239 in 1961 and was reconstituted in 1997, now forming part of Cliffe & Cliffe Woods. It sits within the Cliffe and Cliffe Woods district.
Property prices in Cliffe 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 Cliffe a particularly low-crime area.
Cliffe has one conservation area within its boundaries: Cliffe. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Cliffe includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): South Thames Estuary and Marshes SSSI; 4 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Thames Estuary & Marshes; 4 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Thames Estuary & Marshes. 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, Cliffe 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 Cliffe
In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Cliffe. The average decision time was 41 days.
The average decision time of 41 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Cliffe were full planning applications (4), outline applications (1), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 57% 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, 6 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
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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.