Higham, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Higham, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
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.
Population: 3,932 (2021)
District: Gravesham
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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 004D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Higham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Higham.
- 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 Higham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
11 planning applications found near Higham.
- - 26 St Johns Road Higham Rochester Kent ME3 7BZ
Demolition of existing garage and shed. Erection of external storage building. Erection of single storey side extension with roof lights, new front porch and extension to raised patio.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - 25 Hermitage Road Higham Rochester Kent ME3 7DD
Prior approval application for a single storey rear extension with a depth of 5.11 metres, maximum heigh of 3.72 metres, and eaves height of 2.80 metres.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2026-02-06
View full details - - Tawahi Telegraph Hill Higham Rochester Kent ME3 7NW
Demolition of garage and erection of a two storey rear extension and single storey side extension, creation of new hip roof to front elevation and replacement of existing tiled roof covering with new
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2025-08-13
View full details - - 26 Hermitage Road Higham Rochester Kent ME3 7DB
Application for a Proposed Lawful Development Certificate for a single storey rear extension with roof light.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2025-02-11
View full details - - 29 Telegraph Hill Higham Rochester Kent ME3 7NW
Works to protected trees; as detailed in the application form to 8 x trees across the property.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2024-10-14
View full details - - 15 Telegraph Hill Higham Rochester Kent ME3 7NW
Erection of a first floor rear extension to form a bedroom with a julliette balcony at the rear and a rooflight window on the side roof slope..
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2024-06-10
View full details - - 23 High View Higham Rochester Kent ME3 7HR
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for the proposed erection of a single storey rear extension with two roof lights.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2024-04-24
View full details - - 50 School Lane Higham Rochester Kent ME3 7JF
Installation of a vehicle crossover and hardstanding.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2024-03-20
View full details - - Land Rear Of Hilary Cottage Hermitage Road Higham Rochester Kent
Removal of 2 no. containers and hard surfacing and conversion of livery stable into 2 no. residential units plus associated gardens and parking.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2023-07-20
View full details - - 3 Brice Road Higham Rochester Kent ME3 7AG
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate in respect of the continued use of a single storey rear extension and fenestration for whole garden.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Amendment | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2023-04-27
View full details - - 9 St Johns Road Higham Rochester Kent ME3 7BZ
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate in respect of the proposed erection of a single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2023-03-02
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A brief summary of Higham in Kent
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 £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 Higham a particularly low-crime area.
Higham has one conservation area within its boundaries: Lower Higham. 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 Higham includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): South Thames Estuary and Marshes SSSI, Great Crabbles Wood SSSI; 4 Ancient Woodland sites; 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, 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.
Planning Activity in Higham
In the last 24 months, 29 planning applications were submitted near Higham. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of -1219 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Higham may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of -1219 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Higham were full planning applications (15), discharge of conditions (5), listed building and heritage (3). Full planning applications account for 52% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 28 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Gadshill planning applications
- Lower Higham planning applications
- Strood planning applications
- Church Street planning applications
- Shorne planning applications
- Rochester planning applications
- Shorne Ridgeway planning applications
- Mockbeggar planning applications
Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.