How long do planning decisions take near Otterham Quay?

The average planning decision time near Otterham Quay is 60 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Otterham Quay?

The planning approval rate near Otterham Quay is 88%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Otterham Quay?

The most common type of planning application near Otterham Quay is discharge of conditions, with 9 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Otterham Quay?

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Otterham Quay, Kent Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Otterham Quay, Kent.

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About Otterham Quay

Upchurch is a village and civil parish located in the Swale district of Kent, England, approximately 2 kilometres north of the A2 road, nestled between Rainham and Sittingbourne. This charming village offers a mix of rural character and connectivity, making it a noteworthy area for potential planning applications.

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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 018F

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Otterham Quay.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Otterham Quay.

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 Otterham Quay based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Otterham Quay.

26/501037/NMAMD - Land Adjacent 113 Chaffes Lane Upchurch Sittingbourne ME9 7BB
Non material to application 23/502056/OUT to change plots 6 and 7 from semi-detached to detached dwellings, reduce the distance between plots 4 and 7 to 1m, increase the depth of plots 2,3,4 and 5 and
Status: Undecided | Council: Maidstone | Date: 2026-03-18
- 10 Quilters Yard Rainham Kent ME8 8FE
Conversion of detached car port into habitable space - update to previously granted scheme under reference 21/505558/FULL
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-02-25
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- Pear Tree House Otterham Quay Lane Upchurch Kent ME8 8QW
Prior notification for the change of use of a building and any land within its curtilage from agricultural to 2no. dwellinghouses and associated operation development. For its prior approval to: - Tra
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-02-23
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- Land At Cloverlay Industrial Park Canterbury Lane Rainham Gillingham Kent
Adjoining authority consultation from Medway Council to Swale Council: Construction and operation of a micro energy storage system.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-02-06
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A brief summary of Otterham Quay in Kent

Property prices in Otterham Quay 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 Otterham Quay a particularly low-crime area.

Otterham Quay has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Moor Street, Upchurch. 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 Otterham Quay 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 Otterham Quay

In the last 24 months, 26 planning applications were submitted near Otterham Quay. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 days.

This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Otterham Quay.

At 60 days on average, decisions near Otterham Quay slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Otterham Quay were discharge of conditions (9), full planning applications (7), outline applications (3).

In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 2 medium-scale applications, 20 smaller schemes were submitted.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.

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