High Halstow, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near High Halstow, Kent.
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About High Halstow
High Halstow is a village and civil parish located on the Hoo Peninsula within the Medway unitary authority in South East England. Previously part of Kent until 1998, it remains ceremonially linked to the county. The population has seen a slight increase, from 1,781 in the 2001 census to 1,807 in 2011, making it a small but growing community relevant for planning applications in the area.
Population: 2,023 (2021)
District: Medway
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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 002A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near High Halstow.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near High Halstow.
- 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 High Halstow based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near High Halstow.
- - 13 Eden Road High Halstow Rochester Medway ME3 8ST
Neighbourhood consultation application for the construction of a single storey extension to rear. The details submitted are as follows: The extension will extend beyond the rear wall of the original d
Status: Conditions | Council: Medway | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - 46 Longfield Avenue High Halstow Rochester Medway ME3 8TA
Conversion of part of existing garage into habitable space
Type: Full | Council: Medway | Date: 2026-02-28
View full details - - 73 Harrison Drive High Halstow Rochester Medway ME3 8TG
Construction of a part two storey part first floor side and rear extension - demolition of existing side projection
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Medway | Date: 2025-05-15
View full details - - 26 Longfield Avenue High Halstow Rochester Medway ME3 8TD
Construction of a single storey replacement garage
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Medway | Date: 2024-10-23
View full details - - 7 Northwood Avenue High Halstow Rochester Medway ME3 8SX
Construction of a part first floor/ part two storey extension to side and change the front flat roof to pitched
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Medway | Date: 2024-04-21
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A brief summary of High Halstow in Kent
High Halstow is a village and civil parish located on the Hoo Peninsula within the Medway unitary authority in South East England. Previously part of Kent until 1998, it remains ceremonially linked to the county. The population has seen a slight increase, from 1,781 in the 2001 census to 1,807 in 2011, making it a small but growing community relevant for planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,023 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Medway district.
Property prices in High Halstow 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 High Halstow a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around High Halstow includes 4 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Chattenden Woods and Lodge Hill SSSI, Northward Hill SSSI, Dalham Farm SSSI and 1 more; 4 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Thames Estuary & Marshes; 1 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, High Halstow 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 High Halstow
In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near High Halstow. The average decision time was 53 days.
The average decision time of 53 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near High Halstow were full planning applications (9), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 75% 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, 10 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
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