Search Higham planning applications
19 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Higham · updated daily · Gravesham Borough Council
- 23 Telegraph Hill Higham Rochester Kent ME3 7NWAwaiting decisionDemolition of existing garage and erection of a replacement detached garage.Received 6 Nov 202620261045
- Outside 34 Oak Drive Higham Rochester ME3 7BEAwaiting decisionThe Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and restrictions) Regulations 2003 (as amended) - Regulation 5 Notice of Intention to install fixed line broadband aparatus; 1no. 10m medium wooden pole.Received 4 Nov 202620261083
- 3 St Johns Road Higham Rochester Kent ME3 7BYAwaiting decisionApplication for a Proposed Lawful Development Certificate; Erection of a open entrance porch. Removal of chimney and associated internal works. Replacement of all fenestration, pitched roof tiles and external render. Installation of a dropped kerb.Received 28 Oct 202620261058
- 37 Forge Lane Higham Rochester Kent ME3 7AJAwaiting decisionErection of single-storey garage/outbuilding within the property frontage with associated hard and soft landscaping.Received 28 Oct 202620260999
- 3 St Johns Road Higham Rochester Kent ME3 7BYAwaiting decisionPrior approval application for a single storey rear extension with a depth of 7.87 metres, maximum height of 2.95 metres and eaves height of 2.95 metres.Received 27 Oct 202620261050
Planning in Higham
- Approved
- 74%
- 59 of 78 decided
- Decision time
- about 1 week
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Higham in the last 24 months, from Gravesham Borough Council's planning register.
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ME3 235 applications in the last 12 monthsDA12 381 applications in the last 12 months
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Planning authority: Gravesham Borough Council
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About Higham
Higham is a village and civil parish located in the borough of Gravesham, Kent, England, positioned south-east of Gravesend and north-west of Strood in Medway. As of the 2011 Census, the parish had a population of 3,962, reflecting a modest increase from 3,938 in 2001. This growing community is relevant for those researching planning applications in the area, as it showcases potential development opportunities and local demographic trends. The settlement has a population of approximately 3,932 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Gravesham district.
Property prices in Higham show an average sale price of £347,190, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Higham a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Higham has 7 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Higham 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 Higham, 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, 98 planning applications were submitted near Higham. Of these, 74% were approved, with an average decision time of -121 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (39), outline applications (16), discharge of conditions (10). 2 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.
7 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 6 were dismissed (14% success rate).