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16 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Rochester · updated daily · Medway Council

Showing 1 to 5 of 16 · received or decided in the last 90 days

13 Rushdean Road Strood Rochester Medway ME2 2PAAwaiting decisionConstruction of a dormer window to front and rear, installation of a roof light to front and a first floor window to side to provide additional living accommodation within roof space with associated external alterationsReceived 10 Nov 2026MC/26/2164
Royal Mail 1 Knight Road Strood Rochester Medway ME2 2EEAwaiting decisionApplication for Prior Approval under Part 14 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 for the installation of roof-mounted Solar PV with a maximum installed capacity of a 1,486.14kWp solar PV system - (3,162 solar PV modules)Received 5 Nov 2026MC/26/2130
16 Willow Road Strood Rochester Medway ME2 2LWAwaiting decisionConstruction of a part 2 storey and part single storey rear extensionReceived 26 Oct 2026MC/26/1896
132 Cedar Road Strood Rochester Medway ME2 2LJAwaiting decisionApplication for removal of condition 5 (Side extension ancillary use) on planning application MC/21/0202 to use the side elevation as a seperate dwelling. Condition Number(s): Conditions 2 and 5 Conditions(s) Removal: The application was submitted and approved as an attached annexe / dwelling with no connection with the main house. The submitted plans show no link with the main dwelling; there is no internal or external door linking the extension with the main dwelling. The drawings show the extension with toilet and shower making it independent According to the Officer's report, the site has provision for sufficient off-road parking there is space for additional 2 cars, and moreover, there is sufficient on-street parking. The extension also has its own front and rear garden. Generally, the extension by reason of its location and orientation has a physical delineation from the main house as a semidetached dwelling with its front and back door (fire safety). Based on the above grounds, it is considered that condition 2 should be removed as physical constraints prevent the extension being use ancillary to the main house. Please attached the following drawings and statements: -Ground and first floor plans - Decision notice - Delegated officers report. N/AReceived 22 Oct 2026MC/26/2020
13 Bootham Close Strood Rochester Medway ME2 2PGAwaiting decisionConstruction of a single storey side extension and detached garage to front - demolition of existing garage and workshopReceived 20 Oct 2026MC/26/2030

Planning in Rochester

Approved: 94%; 58 of 60 decided
Decision time: about 8 weeks; on average

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

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ME2 257 applications in the last 12 months

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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. 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.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Rochester a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Rochester has 7 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Rochester, 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, 79 planning applications were submitted near Rochester. Of these, 94% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (33), discharge of conditions (13), outline applications (6).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Rochester?

In the last 24 months, 79 planning applications were submitted near Rochester. The approval rate is 94%.

How long do planning decisions take near Rochester?

The average planning decision time near Rochester is 57 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 Rochester?

The planning approval rate near Rochester is 94%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Rochester?

The most common type of planning application near Rochester is full planning applications, with 33 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Rochester?

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