Fenn Street, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Fenn Street, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
About Fenn Street
High Halstow is a village and civil parish located on the Hoo Peninsula within the Medway unitary authority in South East England. Once part of Kent until 1998, it retains ceremonial ties to the county. The parish has experienced steady population growth, rising from 1,781 in 2001 to 1,807 in 2011, making it a relevant area for those considering planning applications in a developing community.
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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 Fenn Street.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Fenn Street.
- 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 Fenn Street based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near Fenn Street.
- - Fenn House Farm Fenn Street St Mary Hoo Rochester Medway ME3 8QT
Detail pursuant to condition 8 (CEMP), 9 (Sustainable Drainage Principle), 10 (Sustainable Construction Method), 11(Tree Protection Plan), 12 (Details of tree cellular), 13 (Construction Surface Water
Type: Conditions | Council: Medway | Date: 2026-02-03
View full details - - Land Adjacent Fenn Street And Ratcliffe Highway St Mary Hoo Rochester Medway ME3 8RF
Details pursuant to condition 18 (Energy Statement) on planning permission MC/24/0291 - full planning application for 44 new homes (use class C3) with the provision of associated parking, open spaces,
Type: Conditions | Council: Medway | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - Fenn House Farm Fenn Street St Mary Hoo Rochester Medway ME3 8QT
Construction of a detached triple garage to front
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Medway | Date: 2025-09-19
View full details - - Land Adjacent Fenn Street And Ratcliffe Highway St Mary Hoo Rochester Medway ME3 8RF
Details pursuant to condition 16 (boundary treatment) on planning permission MC/24/0291 for Full planning application for 44 new homes (use class C3) with the provision of associated parking, open spa
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Medway | Date: 2025-01-23
View full details - - Land Adjacent Fenn Street And Ratcliffe Highway St Mary Hoo Rochester Medway ME3 8RF
Details pursuant to condition 11 (Electric charging points) on planning permission MC/24/0291 - Full planning application for 44 new homes (use class C3) with the provision of associated parking, open
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Medway | Date: 2024-12-10
View full details - - Land Adjacent Fenn Street And Ratcliffe Highway St Mary Hoo Rochester Medway ME3 8RF
Details pursuant to condition 5 (Archeological works) on planning permission MC/24/0291 - Full planning application for 44 new homes (use class C3) with the provision of associated parking, open space
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Medway | Date: 2024-12-10
View full details - - Land Adjacent Fenn Street And Ratcliffe Highway St Mary Hoo Rochester Medway ME3 8RF
Details pursuant to condition 20 (Cycle Storage Details and Cycle Storage Plan ) on planning permission MC/24/0291 for application for 44 new homes (use class C3) with the provision of associated park
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Medway | Date: 2024-12-10
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A brief summary of Fenn Street in Kent
High Halstow is a village and civil parish located on the Hoo Peninsula within the Medway unitary authority in South East England. Once part of Kent until 1998, it retains ceremonial ties to the county. The parish has experienced steady population growth, rising from 1,781 in 2001 to 1,807 in 2011, making it a relevant area for those considering planning applications in a developing community.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Fenn Street a particularly low-crime area.
Fenn Street has one conservation area within its boundaries: St Mary Hoo. 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 Fenn Street includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Northward Hill SSSI; 5 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Fenn Street
In the last 24 months, 15 planning applications were submitted near Fenn Street. The average decision time was 57 days.
At 57 days on average, decisions near Fenn Street slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Fenn Street were discharge of conditions (7), full planning applications (5), listed building and heritage (2).
In terms of development scale, 5 large-scale (major) developments, 2 medium-scale applications, 8 smaller schemes were submitted. The high volume of major applications indicates significant development pressure in the area, which may interest property developers and investors.
Nearby Towns
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