Cliffe Woods, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Cliffe Woods, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
About Cliffe Woods
Cliffe Woods is a small village located on the Hoo Peninsula in the Medway unitary authority area of South East England. Previously part of Kent until 1998, it retains ceremonial ties to the county. Cliffe Woods is included in the parish of Cliffe and Cliffe Woods, making it a relevant area for those researching planning applications and local developments.
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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 003E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Cliffe Woods.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Cliffe Woods.
- 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 Woods based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
10 planning applications found near Cliffe Woods.
- - 1 Buxus Close Cliffe Woods Rochester Medway ME3 8UU
Construction of a single storey extension to rear
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Medway | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - 91 View Road Cliffe Woods Rochester Medway ME3 8UG
Construction of a single storey front extension and garage conversion
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Medway | Date: 2026-01-14
View full details - - 4 Woodside Green Cliffe Woods Rochester Medway ME3 8JZ
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) for construction of a single storey extension to rear
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Medway | Date: 2025-10-02
View full details - - Land At Town Road Cliffe Woods Rochester Medway ME3 8JL
Variation of condition 1 (approved plans) on planning permission MC/24/0430 - amended layout to allow for three additional market dwellings to be introduced into the scheme
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Medway | Date: 2025-07-30
View full details - - Ashlyns Mortimers Avenue Cliffe Woods Rochester Medway ME3 8JT
Alteration and extension to existing dwelling
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Medway | Date: 2025-07-18
View full details - - 2 Milton Avenue Cliffe Woods Rochester Medway ME3 8JS
Construction of a single storey rear and side extension (internal refurbishment)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Medway | Date: 2025-02-04
View full details - - 14 Tennyson Avenue Cliffe Woods Rochester Medway ME3 8JF
Construction of single storey extensions both sides and rear, open porch to side, alterations to existing double garage to front, demolition of existing conservatory and construction of a replacement
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Medway | Date: 2024-11-12
View full details - - 18 Parkside Cliffe Woods Rochester Medway ME3 8JP
Two storey rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Medway | Date: 2024-11-08
View full details - - Land South Of View Road Cliffe Woods Rochester Kent
Details pursuant to condition 33 (Climate Change Verification Report) of planning permission MC/21/1694 - Construction of 68 residential dwellings including affordable housing, associated vehicular pa
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Medway | Date: 2024-03-22
View full details - - 30 Brookmead Road Cliffe Woods Rochester Medway ME3 8HJ
Raising the roof height of the existing double garage to accommodate new roller doors with recessed fittings
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Medway | Date: 2024-03-22
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A brief summary of Cliffe Woods in Kent
Cliffe Woods is a small village located on the Hoo Peninsula in the Medway unitary authority area of South East England. Previously part of Kent until 1998, it retains ceremonial ties to the county. Cliffe Woods is included in the parish of Cliffe and Cliffe Woods, making it a relevant area for those researching planning applications and local developments.
Property prices in Cliffe Woods 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 Woods a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Cliffe Woods includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Chattenden Woods and Lodge Hill SSSI, South Thames Estuary and Marshes SSSI; 3 Ancient Woodland sites; 2 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Thames Estuary & Marshes; 2 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 Woods 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 Woods
In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Cliffe Woods. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 54 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Cliffe Woods may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 54 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 Woods were full planning applications (8), outline applications (1), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 80% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 8 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.