Rochester, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Rochester, Kent.
Kent · England · Town
Planning applications in Rochester are administered by Medway Council. View the full Medway Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Rochester
Rochester is a historic port town situated within the Medway unitary authority in Kent, approximately 30 miles east-southeast of London. Known for its strategic location at the lowest crossing of the River Medway, it forms a conurbation with nearby towns including Chatham and Strood. Although it lost its city status in 1998, Rochester continues to advocate for its reinstatement, and as of 2011, it had a population of 62,982, making it an area of interest for planning applications and development opportunities.
Population: 62,982 (2011)
District: Medway
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £347,190 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Medway
- Parliamentary constituency: Rochester and Strood
- LSOA: Medway 004E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Rochester.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Rochester.
- 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 Rochester based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
260 planning applications found near Rochester.
- - 16 Hawthorn Road Strood Rochester Medway ME2 2HN
Construction of a single storey rear extension, (for sole use of a disabled person).
Type: Full | Council: Medway | Date: 2026-06-15
View full details - - 32 Hawthorn Road Strood Rochester Medway ME2 2HN
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) for construction of dormer to the rear with hip to gable and 1 rooflight to the front
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Medway | Date: 2026-04-22
View full details - - 3 Pine Road Strood Rochester Medway ME2 2HX
Construction of a front and rear extensions. Alterations to front garden, including extension of the existing hardstanding and vehicle crossover.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Medway | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - 1 Pine Road Strood Rochester Medway ME2 2HX
Construction of a single storey front and rear extension together with construction of hardstanding and vehicle crossover.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Medway | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - - 41 Hever Croft Strood Rochester Medway ME2 2NN
Construction of first floor extension over garage with extension of dormers to front and rear elevations.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Medway | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - 152 Cedar Road Strood Rochester Medway ME2 2LJ
Details pursuant to condition 3 (CEMP), 4 (EV charging) and 5 (cycle parking) on planning permission MC/23/2406 -construction of a two-storey side extension and creation of an internal link stairwell
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Medway | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - 1 Beech Road Strood Rochester Medway ME2 2LP
Construction of single storey rear extension - Demolition of existing conservatory
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Medway | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - 33 Laburnum Road Strood Rochester Medway ME2 2LA
Raising of ground level to front for the construction of a vehicle hard standing with storage beneath the parking platform
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Medway | Date: 2026-01-07
View full details - - 205 Cedar Road Strood Rochester Medway ME2 2LJ
Construction of a single storey rear extension to ground floor apartment
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Medway | Date: 2025-12-16
View full details - - Land Adjacent 2 & 4 Laburnum Road Strood Rochester Medway ME2 2JZ
Details pursuant to condition 4 (Details of External Materials), 5 (Soft and Hard Landscaping Plan), 7 (Details of Surface Water Disposal), 8 (Construction Management Plan) on planning permission MC/2
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Medway | Date: 2025-09-14
View full details - - 1 Carnation Road Strood Rochester Medway ME2 2YE
Construction of a two storey side extension for use as annex.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Medway | Date: 2025-08-05
View full details - - 15 Ash Road Strood Rochester Medway ME2 2JL
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) for a hip to gable loft conversion with a rear dormer and rooflight windows to the front.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Medway | Date: 2025-07-25
View full details - - 15 Ash Road Strood Rochester Medway ME2 2JL
Neighbourhood consultation application for the construction of a single storey extension to rear. The details submitted are as follows: The extension will extend beyond the rear wall of the original d
Status: Conditions | Council: Medway | Date: 2025-07-24
View full details - - Land Adjcent To 2-4 Laburnum Road Laburnum Road Strood Rochester Medway ME2 2LA
Construction of 4 x one-bedroom, 4 x two-bedroomed and 1 x Studio self-contained flats with provision for 10 car parking spaces and 9-18 cycle spaces
Type: Full | Council: Medway | Date: 2025-07-23
View full details - - 85 Laburnum Road Strood Rochester Medway ME2 2LB
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) for single storey rear extension with roof lights and front porch
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Medway | Date: 2025-05-04
View full details - - Garages Adjacent To186 Laburnum Road Strood Rochester Medway ME2 2LD
Details pursuant to Conditions 8 (Cycle Storage) on Planning Permission MC/22/2775 Demolition of existing garages and construction of six dwellings with associated parking, refuse, and cycle storage -
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Medway | Date: 2025-04-14
View full details - - 56 Darnley Road Strood Rochester Medway ME2 2HA
Formation of a crossover from Dart Close to the rear garden of 56 Darnley Road
Type: Full | Council: Medway | Date: 2025-03-27
View full details - - 34 Lancelot Avenue Strood Rochester Medway ME2 2YU
Construction of a single storey extension to rear to form part kitchen part wet room with access to garden
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Medway | Date: 2025-03-24
View full details - - 34 Lancelot Avenue Strood Rochester Medway ME2 2YU
Neighbourhood consultation application for the construction of a single storey extension to rear. The details submitted are as follows: The extension will extend beyond the rear wall of the original d
Status: Conditions | Council: Medway | Date: 2025-03-12
View full details - - 8 Galahad Avenue Strood Rochester Medway ME2 2YS
Creation of a vehicular crossover to facilitate access to off street parking
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Medway | Date: 2025-03-11
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A brief summary of Rochester in Kent
Rochester is a historic port town situated within the Medway unitary authority in Kent, approximately 30 miles east-southeast of London. Known for its strategic location at the lowest crossing of the River Medway, it forms a conurbation with nearby towns including Chatham and Strood. Although it lost its city status in 1998, Rochester continues to advocate for its reinstatement, and as of 2011, it had a population of 62,982, making it an area of interest for planning applications and development opportunities. The Town has a population of approximately 62,982 (2011 estimate). It sits within the Medway district.
Property prices in Rochester show an average sale price of £347,190, 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 Rochester a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Rochester includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Cobham Woods SSSI; 5 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Kent Downs. 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, Rochester 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 Rochester
In the last 24 months, 83 planning applications were submitted near Rochester. Of these, 62% were approved, with an average decision time of 71 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 Rochester.
The average decision period of 71 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Rochester were full planning applications (41), discharge of conditions (26), outline applications (6). 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, 17 medium-scale applications, 66 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
10 planning appeals were lodged, of which 4 were allowed and 6 were dismissed (40% success rate).
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