Meopham Station, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Meopham Station, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
Planning applications in Meopham Station are administered by Gravesham Borough Council. View the full Gravesham Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Meopham Station
Meopham railway station, located on the Chatham Main Line in Kent, serves the village of Meopham and is positioned 25 miles 76 chains (41.8 km) from London Victoria, nestled between Longfield and Sole Street. Managed by Southeastern, the station is a key transport hub for the area, making it relevant for those researching planning applications related to local development and infrastructure.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Gravesham
- Parliamentary constituency: Gravesham
- LSOA: Gravesham 012B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Meopham Station.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Meopham Station.
- 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 Meopham Station based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
6 planning applications found near Meopham Station.
- 20260511 - 30 New Road Meopham Gravesend Kent DA13 0LS
Demolition of front porch and rear and side conservatories. Erection of a front porch and erection of a single storey side and rear extension with 4 roof lights.
Status: Undecided | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2026-05-18 - - 30 New Road Meopham Gravesend Kent DA13 0LS
Demolition of front porch and rear and side conservatories. Erection of a front porch and erection of a single storey side and rear extension with 4 roof lights.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2026-05-18
View full details - - 26 Johns Road Meopham Gravesend Kent DA13 0LP
Erection of a single storey and rear/side extension with 3 roof lights. Rear dormer extension with roof alterations. Erection of a front porch. Changes to fenestration.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - 24 New Road Meopham Gravesend Kent DA13 0LS
Raising of the roof ridge height to facilitate a loft conversion incorporating two dormers in the rear/side roof slopes and installation of rooflights. Erection of a front porch and erection of a sing
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2026-01-08
View full details - - 26 Orchard Drive Meopham Gravesend Kent DA13 0LW
Demolition of existing garage, utility and rear dining room. Erection of single storey rear/side extension to create new garage, utility and kitchen/diner with roof lights, solar panels and alteration
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2025-04-01
View full details - - Home Acre Melliker Lane Meopham Gravesend Kent DA13 0HY
Prior approval application for a single storey rear extension with a depth of 7.90 metres, maximum height of 4.00 metres and eaves height of 2.43 metres.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2023-12-08
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A brief summary of Meopham Station in Kent
Meopham railway station, located on the Chatham Main Line in Kent, serves the village of Meopham and is positioned 25 miles 76 chains (41.8 km) from London Victoria, nestled between Longfield and Sole Street. Managed by Southeastern, the station is a key transport hub for the area, making it relevant for those researching planning applications related to local development and infrastructure.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Meopham Station a particularly low-crime area.
Meopham Station has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: The Street, Meopham, Hook Green, Meopham, No data available for publication by HE. 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 Meopham Station includes 11 Ancient Woodland sites. 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 Meopham Station
In the last 24 months, 45 planning applications were submitted near Meopham Station. Of these, 73% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 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 Meopham Station.
At 58 days on average, decisions near Meopham Station slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Meopham Station were full planning applications (22), discharge of conditions (5), tree works (3). Full planning applications account for 49% 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, 35 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.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 16 applications
- Refused: 5 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 23 applications
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.