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Planning in Park Wood (ME8)

Approved
84%
64 of 75 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Park Wood (ME8) in the last 24 months, from Medway Council's planning register.

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Around Park Wood (ME8)

Postcode districts

ME8 291 applications in the last 12 monthsME7 388 applications in the last 12 monthsME9 290 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Medway Council

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About Park Wood (ME8)

Park Wood is a residential estate located in Gillingham, at the southeastern edge of the Medway conurbation in Kent, England. Developed primarily in the 1960s and 1970s by Ward Homes, it was initially named Rainham Park. The area offers a mix of housing options, making it a relevant consideration for those researching planning applications in the region.

Property prices in Park Wood show an average sale price of £323,000, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Park Wood has 22 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Park Wood 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 Park Wood, 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, 106 planning applications were submitted near Park Wood. Of these, 84% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (28), tree works (27), outline applications (8).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Park Wood (ME8)?
In the last 24 months, 106 planning applications were submitted near Park Wood (ME8). The approval rate is 84%.
How long do planning decisions take near Park Wood (ME8)?
The average planning decision time near Park Wood (ME8) is 56 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 Park Wood (ME8)?
The planning approval rate near Park Wood (ME8) is 84%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Park Wood (ME8)?
The most common type of planning application near Park Wood (ME8) is full planning applications, with 28 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Park Wood (ME8)?
You can search and track planning applications near Park Wood (ME8) on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.