How long do planning decisions take near Stoke?

The average planning decision time near Stoke is 111 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 Stoke?

The most common type of planning application near Stoke is discharge of conditions, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Stoke?

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Stoke, Kent Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Stoke, Kent.

Kent · England · settlement

Planning applications in Stoke are administered by Medway Council. View the full Medway Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Stoke

Stoke is a civil parish located on the Hoo Peninsula in Kent, England, situated south of Allhallows and north of the Medway Estuary. As of the 2011 census, the parish had a population of 1,060, making it a small yet significant community for those interested in planning applications in the region.

Population: 1,079 (2021)

District: Medway

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £344,956 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Gravesham
Parliamentary constituency: Gravesham
LSOA: Gravesham 010A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Stoke.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Stoke.

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 Stoke based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Stoke.

- Land At Court Lodge Farmhouse The Street Stoke Rochester Medway ME3 9RT
Details pursuant to condition 11 (hard and soft landscaping), 12 (boundary treatment) and 13 (Ecological enhancement plan) on planning permission MC/24/1721 for Construction of detached dwelling
Type: Conditions | Council: Medway | Date: 2025-11-18
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- Court Lodge Farm The Street Stoke Rochester Medway ME3 9RT
Details pursuant to conditions 3 (details of roof areas, roof windows, and rainwater goods), condition 4 (samples of materials), condition 6 (cycle parking) condition 7 (electric charging points) and
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Medway | Date: 2025-02-22
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- Land At Court Lodge Farmhouse The Street Stoke Rochester Medway ME3 9RT
Construction of detached dwelling
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Medway | Date: 2024-08-21
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A brief summary of Stoke in Kent

Property prices in Stoke show an average sale price of £344,956, 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 Stoke a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Stoke includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Medway Estuary and Marshes SSSI; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Medway Estuary & Marshes; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Medway Estuary & Marshes. 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 Stoke

In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Stoke. The average decision time was 111 days.

With an average of 111 days, decisions near Stoke take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.

The most common application types near Stoke were discharge of conditions (2), full planning applications (1).

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 2 smaller schemes were submitted.

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