Search Gillingham planning applications
69 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Gillingham · updated daily · Medway Council
- The Robert Napier School Third Avenue Gillingham Medway ME7 2LXAwaiting decisionApplication for a Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) for installation of a standalone enclosed dining canopy within the existing school courtyard with associated foundations, rainwater goods and drainage - removal of two existing small dining canopiesReceived 9 Nov 2026MC/26/2151
- 63 Copenhagen Road Gillingham Medway ME7 4RUAwaiting decisionVariation of condition 6 (Parking Management Plan) and 7 (Refuse Management Strategy) on planning permission MC/26/1271 - to change the wording of condition 6 and 7 to implement the amended parking and refuse management plans.Received 5 Nov 2026MC/26/2125
- 210 Nelson Road Gillingham Medway ME7 4LUAwaiting decisionConstruction of hardstanding for two cars at the front of dwelling house with a dropped kerbReceived 5 Nov 2026MC/26/2103
- 110 Upper Luton Road Luton Chatham Medway ME5 7BQAwaiting decisionPrior approval for the enlargement of a dwelling by construction of an additional storey. The maximum height proposed is 7.5mReceived 4 Nov 2026MC/26/2081
- 8A Livingstone Circus Gillingham ME7 4HAAwaiting decisionAdvertisement consent for installation of one internally LED illuminated fascia sign on the front of the existing shop premisesReceived 3 Nov 2026MC/26/1977
Planning in Gillingham
- Approved
- 75%
- 274 of 335 decided
- Decision time
- about 8 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Gillingham in the last 24 months, from Medway Council's planning register.
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Around Gillingham
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ME7 388 applications in the last 12 monthsME5 211 applications in the last 12 monthsME4 236 applications in the last 12 months
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About Gillingham
Gillingham, located in Kent, England, is the largest town in the borough of Medway, forming a conurbation with nearby Chatham, Rochester, Strood, and Rainham. As of 2022, the town boasts a population of 111,033, making it a significant area for planning applications and development opportunities. The town has a population of approximately 108,483 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Medway district.
Property prices in Gillingham 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 Gillingham 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 Gillingham a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Gillingham 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 Gillingham, 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, 437 planning applications were submitted near Gillingham. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (179), outline applications (67), discharge of conditions (53). 6 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.
4 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 3 were dismissed (25% success rate).