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Planning in Rochester

Only 3 decisions near Rochester in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.

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

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About Rochester

Rochester is a quaint village and civil parish located in north Northumberland, England, approximately 5 miles (8 km) north-west of Otterburn along the A68 road, which connects Corbridge and Jedburgh. The village is historically significant as it hosts the remains of the Roman fort of Bremenium, strategically built to safeguard the ancient Roman road of Dere Street that runs through the area, making it an interesting location for planning applications related to heritage and development. The settlement has a population of approximately 318 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Northumberland district.

Property prices in Rochester show an average sale price of £347,190, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Rochester has 4 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, 3 planning applications were submitted near Rochester.

The most common types were outline applications (2), discharge of conditions (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Rochester?
In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Rochester.
What types of planning applications are most common near Rochester?
The most common type of planning application near Rochester is outline applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Rochester?
You can search and track planning applications near Rochester on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.