Lower Upnor, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Lower Upnor, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
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.
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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 001A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Lower Upnor.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Lower Upnor.
- 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 Upnor based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Lower Upnor.
- - 11 Broadwood Road Chattenden Rochester Medway ME3 8LX
Construction of a single storey rear extension and a dormer window to side to provide additional living accommodation within roof space
Type: Full | Council: Medway | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - 11 Broadwood Road Chattenden Rochester Medway ME3 8LX
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) for single storey rear extension with two rooflight and dormer extension in side roof slope
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Medway | Date: 2026-02-06
View full details - - 9 Riverbourne Way Chattenden Rochester Medway ME3 8GX
Construction of a rear outbuilding.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Medway | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - 10 Searchlight Heights Hoo St Werburgh Rochester Medway ME3 8NF
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) for the construction rear dormer with Juliet balcony and rooflight to front to facilitate a loft conversion to create bedroom and ensuite
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Medway | Date: 2025-10-20
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A brief summary of Lower Upnor in Kent
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 £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 Lower Upnor a particularly low-crime area.
Lower Upnor has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Chatham Historic Dockyard, Upnor. 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 Upnor includes 3 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Chattenden Woods and Lodge Hill SSSI, Medway Estuary and Marshes SSSI, Tower Hill to Cockham Wood SSSI; 2 Ancient Woodland sites; 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.
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.
Planning Activity in Lower Upnor
In the last 24 months, 21 planning applications were submitted near Lower Upnor. Of these, 33% were approved, with an average decision time of 52 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 Upnor.
The average decision time of 52 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Lower Upnor were full planning applications (13), outline applications (3), listed building and heritage (3). Full planning applications account for 62% 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, 1 medium-scale application, 19 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:
- Broad Street planning applications
- Chattenden planning applications
- Upper Upnor planning applications
- Brompton planning applications
- Noke Street planning applications
- Wainscott planning applications
- Hoo St Werburgh planning applications
- Frindsbury 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.