Search Lower Upnor planning applications
21 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Lower Upnor · updated daily · Medway Council
Only 7 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.
- 24 Schooner Walk Upnor Rochester Medway ME2 4GZAwaiting decisionConstruction of dormer to rear along with insertion of window to rear, construction of a first floor extension to front to change the roof from hip to gable end, dormer to front and insertion of window to frontReceived 19 Oct 2026MC/26/1863
- Hoo Paddocks 234 Main Road Hoo St Werburgh Rochester Medway ME3 9HGAwaiting decisionChange of use of land for the stationing of caravans for residential occupation for Gypsy and Traveller site with 2no. pitches and associated development hard standing and access track, landscaping and on-site Biodiversity Net Gain (part retrospective)Received 23 Sep 2026MC/26/1837
- Land Rear Of 240 Main Road Hoo St Werburgh Rochester Medway ME3 9HGAwaiting decisionRetrospective application for change of use of land from agriculture to the keeping of horses, retention of access track and existing hardstanding, provision of additional hardstanding area, retention and re-siting of 4 containers for use as tack room, hay store, feed store and mechanical maintenance equipment store and construction of stables and re-siting of an existing mobile home for use as welfare facilitiesReceived 21 Sep 2026MC/26/1805
- 18 Westerly Way St Marys Island Chatham Medway ME4 3AAApprovedInstallation of an awning to the rear of the houseReceived 1 Sep 2026Decided 22 Oct 2026MC/26/1543
- 1 Balls Cottages, Vine Cottage Main Road Chattenden Rochester Medway ME3 8LLRefusedAlteration of the width and height of existing brick wall to the front/north boundary of the dwelling.Received 10 Aug 2026Decided 2 Oct 2026MC/26/1511
Planning in Lower Upnor
- Approved
- 82%
- 28 of 32 decided
- Decision time
- about 9 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Lower Upnor in the last 24 months, from Medway Council's planning register.
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Around Lower Upnor
Postcode districts
ME3 235 applications in the last 12 monthsME4 236 applications in the last 12 monthsME2 256 applications in the last 12 months
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Planning authority: Medway Council
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About Lower Upnor
Lower Upnor is a quaint village located in the Medway district of Kent, nestled on the western bank of the River Medway within the civil parish of Frindsbury Extra. Primarily a residential area, it serves as a hub for small boat mooring on the river, while also featuring the historic Upnor Castle, a preserved monument built between 1559 and 1567, which played a crucial role in the Royal Navy's coastal defenses. This blend of residential charm and historical significance makes Lower Upnor an interesting area for planning applications and local development.
Property prices in Lower Upnor show an average sale price of £347,190, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Lower Upnor 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 Lower Upnor a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Lower Upnor has 7 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Lower Upnor 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 Lower Upnor, 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, 39 planning applications were submitted near Lower Upnor. Of these, 82% were approved, with an average decision time of 65 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (16), listed building and heritage (4), outline applications (3). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).