How long do planning decisions take near St Mary Hoo?

The average planning decision time near St Mary Hoo is 64 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What types of planning applications are most common near St Mary Hoo?

The most common type of planning application near St Mary Hoo is discharge of conditions, with 8 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near St Mary Hoo?

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St Mary Hoo, Kent Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near St Mary Hoo, Kent.

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About St Mary Hoo

St Mary Hoo is a quaint village and civil parish located on the Hoo Peninsula in Kent, within the borough of Medway. The population has seen a slight decline from 244 in the 2001 census to 238 in 2011, making it a small but tight-knit community, which may be of interest to those researching planning applications in this area.

Population: 243 (2021)

District: Medway

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Area Information

Admin district: Medway
Parliamentary constituency: Rochester and Strood
LSOA: Medway 003F

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near St Mary Hoo.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near St Mary Hoo.

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 St Mary Hoo based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near St Mary Hoo.

- St Marys Hall, St Marys Hall Farmhouse Hall Road St Mary Hoo Rochester Medway ME3 8RH
Details pursuant to condition 4 (storage compound) on planning permission MC/23/1779 for repositioning and reconstruction of a garden wall, together with the reconstruction of an outbuilding and green
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Medway | Date: 2025-04-28
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A brief summary of St Mary Hoo in Kent

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes St Mary Hoo a particularly low-crime area.

St Mary Hoo has one conservation area within its boundaries: St Mary Hoo. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around St Mary Hoo includes 8 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in St Mary Hoo

In the last 24 months, 14 planning applications were submitted near St Mary Hoo. The average decision time was 64 days.

At 64 days on average, decisions near St Mary Hoo slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near St Mary Hoo were discharge of conditions (8), full planning applications (4), listed building and heritage (2).

In terms of development scale, 5 large-scale (major) developments, 9 smaller schemes were submitted. The high volume of major applications indicates significant development pressure in the area, which may interest property developers and investors.

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