Farthing Corner, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Farthing Corner, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
About Farthing Corner
Medway is a service area located on the M2 motorway, just south of Medway and near Junction 4 in Kent, southeast England. Managed by Moto, this service area was formerly known as Farthing Corner, named after the nearby settlement, making it a key point of interest for those researching planning applications in the region.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £306,380 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Medway
- Parliamentary constituency: Gillingham and Rainham
- LSOA: Medway 025E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Farthing Corner.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Farthing Corner.
- 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 Farthing Corner based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
12 planning applications found near Farthing Corner.
- - 561 Mierscourt Road Rainham Gillingham Medway ME8 8RB
Construction of a single storey side and rear extension together with the construction of an extension to existing porch and dormer to front.
Type: Full | Council: Medway | Date: 2026-04-15
View full details - - 15 Sandgate Court Parkwood Gillingham Medway ME8 8TQ
T69 - 2 Ash Tree- coppiced. 2 trunks. reduce overall height to 20m, reduce crown radius in an asymmetrical manner to 6m. Also a crown lift to 5m and removal of dead wood where located on tree.
Type: Trees | Council: Medway | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - Moto Services Farthing Corner Motorway Services Area Rainham Gillingham Medway ME8 8PQ
Construction of a new substation and maintenance access bay to support expansion of existing EV charging hub facility.
Type: Full | Council: Medway | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - 50 Ferrier Close Parkwood Gillingham Medway ME8 9JL
T1 - Oak - Reduce radial crown spread from 2.5m to no less than 0.5m west (toward Deanwood Drive); from 2.5m to no less than 0.5m north; from 2.5m to no less than 0.5m east & 2.5m to no less than 0.5m
Type: Trees | Council: Medway | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - Land Opposite Of 8 And 13 Cragie Walk Parkwood Gillingham ME8 9JH
Ash, Common (T1) CW001 - Reduce West to Northwest facing crown to a retained lateral spread of 6m to alleviate biomechanical stress by reducing both the leverage and the sail area of the tree, Field M
Type: Trees | Council: Medway | Date: 2025-10-15
View full details - - BC Vehicles Matts Hill Farm Matts Hill Hartlip Kent ME9 7UY
Adjoining Authority Consultation - From Medway Council to Swale Borough Council : Retrospective application for Storage unit/work shop
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2025-09-30
View full details - - 11 Sandgate Court Parkwood Gillingham Medway ME8 8TQ
T71 - Hornbeam -Remove basal/epicormic growth to 5 metres; cut back from property to leave a clearance of 3 metres; Thin crown by no more than 50% and whole crown reduction to 12 metres above ground l
Status: Unresolved | Type: Trees | Council: Medway | Date: 2024-08-23
View full details - - 1 Sandgate Court Parkwood Gillingham Medway ME8 8TQ
T1 - Multi Stem Ash - Remove or reduce secondary branches to provide up to 2.5m clearance from the roof and walls
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Medway | Date: 2024-06-26
View full details - - 618 Mierscourt Road Rainham Gillingham Medway ME8 8RG
Change use of land from amenity to residential garden with a new boundary fence
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Medway | Date: 2024-02-24
View full details - - Land Adjacent To 44 Tyler Drive Parkwood Gillingham Medway
T1 - URN 18128 - Cutback to allow 0.5m clearance from telephone wires.
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Medway | Date: 2024-02-02
View full details - - Kanuka 638 Mierscourt Road Rainham Gillingham Medway ME8 8RG
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) for the construction of a single storey detached pool house to rear with tennis court and vehicular parking
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Medway | Date: 2023-12-21
View full details - - 598 Mierscourt Road Rainham Gillingham Medway ME8 8RQ
Raising of the roof height and construction of a single storey extension to the front/side and rear together with photo voltaic panels to side and rear of 598 Mierscourt Road, together with the constr
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Medway | Date: 2023-01-08
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A brief summary of Farthing Corner in Kent
Medway is a service area located on the M2 motorway, just south of Medway and near Junction 4 in Kent, southeast England. Managed by Moto, this service area was formerly known as Farthing Corner, named after the nearby settlement, making it a key point of interest for those researching planning applications in the region.
Property prices in Farthing Corner show an average sale price of £306,380, 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 Farthing Corner a particularly low-crime area.
Farthing Corner has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Meresborough, No data available for publication by HE. 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 Farthing Corner includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Queendown Warren SSSI, Purple Hill SSSI; 20 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Kent Downs; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Queendown Warren. 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, Farthing Corner 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 Farthing Corner
In the last 24 months, 32 planning applications were submitted near Farthing Corner. Of these, 67% 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 Farthing Corner.
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 Farthing Corner were tree works (16), full planning applications (10), outline applications (4). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
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Related Planning Guides
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- 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.