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Planning in Farthing Corner

Approved
81%
39 of 47 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Farthing Corner in the last 24 months, from Medway Council's planning register.

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Around Farthing Corner

Postcode districts

ME9 289 applications in the last 12 monthsME8 286 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Medway Council

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About Farthing Corner

Medway is a service area located on the M2 motorway in southeast England, positioned near Junction 4 and managed by Moto. The facility was previously known as Farthing Corner, a name derived from the nearby settlement of the same name. This strategic location serves as an important stopping point for motorway users in the Kent region.

Property prices in Farthing Corner show an average sale price of £323,000, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Farthing Corner 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 (May 2026). This makes Farthing Corner a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Farthing Corner has 24 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Farthing Corner, 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, 71 planning applications were submitted near Farthing Corner. Of these, 81% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 days.

The most common types were tree works (20), full planning applications (17), outline applications (8).

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Farthing Corner?
In the last 24 months, 71 planning applications were submitted near Farthing Corner. The approval rate is 81%.
How long do planning decisions take near Farthing Corner?
The average planning decision time near Farthing Corner is 59 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Farthing Corner?
The planning approval rate near Farthing Corner is 81%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Farthing Corner?
The most common type of planning application near Farthing Corner is tree works applications, with 20 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Farthing Corner?
You can search and track planning applications near Farthing Corner on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.