Lower Twydall, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Lower Twydall, Kent.
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About Lower Twydall
Lower Twydall is a suburban area within Gillingham, Kent, part of the Medway unitary authority established in 1998. The name Twydall is believed to derive from the Old English for "Two Parts" or "Double Portion," with historical references dating back to 1240. Notably, the area is home to two Palmerston forts, Grange Redoubt and Woodlands Redoubt, which feature a distinctive design known as the Twydall Profile, making it a point of interest for those considering planning applications in the region.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £306,380 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Medway
- Parliamentary constituency: Gillingham and Rainham
- LSOA: Medway 030A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Lower Twydall.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Lower Twydall.
- 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 Lower Twydall based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near Lower Twydall.
- - 5 Manor Court Lower Twydall Lane Twydall Gillingham Medway ME7 2UX
Replacement windows and doors with alteration from French Doors to Bi Fold doors to the rear of the property.
Type: Heritage | Council: Medway | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - - Little London Farm Lower Twydall Lane Twydall Gillingham Medway ME7 2UX
Details pursuant to condition 3 (Materials) on planning permission MC/25/2011 For engineering works to facilitate swimming pool together with the construction of a part enclosed patio and covered cook
Type: Conditions | Council: Medway | Date: 2026-02-03
View full details - - Land To The West Of 1 York Farm Yard Lower Twydall Lane Twydall Gillingham Medway ME7 2UX
Construction of a self-build detached dwelling with associated parking and landscaping
Type: Full | Council: Medway | Date: 2025-10-21
View full details - - Little London Farm Lower Twydall Lane Twydall Gillingham Medway ME7 2UX
Listed Building Consent for the construction of a detached enclosed swimming pool
Type: Heritage | Council: Medway | Date: 2025-10-07
View full details - - Little London Farm Lower Twydall Lane Twydall Gillingham Medway ME7 2UX
Construction of a detached enclosed swimming pool
Type: Full | Council: Medway | Date: 2025-10-07
View full details - - 7 Milsted Road Twydall Gillingham Medway ME8 6SX
Construction of a first floor rear extension over existing single-storey rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Medway | Date: 2025-01-15
View full details - - 15 Rolvenden Avenue Twydall Gillingham Medway ME8 6SH
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) for construction of a single storey extension to rear
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Medway | Date: 2024-06-26
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A brief summary of Lower Twydall in Kent
Lower Twydall is a suburban area within Gillingham, Kent, part of the Medway unitary authority established in 1998. The name Twydall is believed to derive from the Old English for "Two Parts" or "Double Portion," with historical references dating back to 1240. Notably, the area is home to two Palmerston forts, Grange Redoubt and Woodlands Redoubt, which feature a distinctive design known as the Twydall Profile, making it a point of interest for those considering planning applications in the region.
Property prices in Lower Twydall show an average sale price of £306,380, 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 Lower Twydall a particularly low-crime area.
Lower Twydall has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Lower Rainham, Lower Twydall. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Lower Twydall includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Medway Estuary and Marshes SSSI; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Medway Estuary & Marshes; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Medway Estuary & Marshes. 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 Lower Twydall
In the last 24 months, 25 planning applications were submitted near Lower Twydall. Of these, 40% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Lower Twydall.
At 57 days on average, decisions near Lower Twydall slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Lower Twydall were full planning applications (16), outline applications (3), discharge of conditions (3). Full planning applications account for 64% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 24 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
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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.