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Planning in Otterham Quay

Approved
93%
13 of 13 decided
Decision time
about 12 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Otterham Quay in the last 24 months, from Medway Council's planning register.

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Around Otterham Quay

Postcode districts

ME8 286 applications in the last 12 monthsME9 289 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Medway Council

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About Otterham Quay

Otterham Quay is a settlement located in Kent, England.

Property prices in Otterham Quay show an average sale price of £323,000, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Otterham Quay 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 Otterham Quay a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Otterham Quay has 3 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Otterham Quay 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 Otterham Quay, 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, 52 planning applications were submitted near Otterham Quay. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 84 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (12), full planning applications (9), outline applications (5). 4 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Otterham Quay?
In the last 24 months, 52 planning applications were submitted near Otterham Quay. The approval rate is 93%.
How long do planning decisions take near Otterham Quay?
The average planning decision time near Otterham Quay is 84 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 93%. The national average across England and Wales is 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 12 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Otterham Quay?
You can search and track planning applications near Otterham Quay on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.