Strood (ME2), Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Strood (ME2), Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
Planning applications in Strood (ME2) are administered by Medway Council. View the full Medway Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Strood (ME2)
Strood is a town located in the Medway unitary authority in Kent, South East England. It is part of a conurbation that includes the nearby towns of Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham, and Rainham, and is situated on the northwest bank of the River Medway, where it offers the lowest bridging point across the river. This strategic location makes Strood a significant area for potential planning applications, particularly in relation to transport and infrastructure development.
Population: 40,000 · Elevation: 32m
District: Medway
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Area Information
- Admin district: Medway
- Parliamentary constituency: Rochester and Strood
- LSOA: Medway 028B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Strood (ME2).
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Strood (ME2).
- 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 Strood (ME2) based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
130 planning applications found near Strood (ME2).
- - 82 Broom Hill Road Strood Rochester ME2 3LF
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) for construction of a single storey outbuilding to rear garden - demolition of existing detached garage.
Type: Outline | Council: Medway | Date: 2026-07-10
View full details - - Hill View Gorse Road Strood Rochester Medway ME2 3LR
Construction of a single storey side/rear extension - demolition of existing garage and conservatory
Type: Full | Council: Medway | Date: 2026-06-26
View full details - - Hill View Gorse Road Strood Rochester Medway ME2 3LR
Construction of a loft conversion with side dormer and side roof lights.
Type: Full | Council: Medway | Date: 2026-06-24
View full details - - 137 Allington Drive Strood Rochester Medway ME2 3TA
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
Council: Medway | Date: 2026-06-24
View full details - - 7 Leybourne Road Strood Rochester Medway ME2 3QF
Loft conversion including hip to gable roof extension, insertion of four rooflights to the front roof slope, and dormer with a rear Juliet balcony.
Type: Full | Council: Medway | Date: 2026-06-18
View full details - - Westgate Service Station, Tesco Express Gravesend Road Strood Rochester Medway ME2 3PW
Installation of 1x new SCM Frigo MWS2 Compressor Pack on concrete plinth: 1x new Cooler and Condensers SCGGHAP 126 AMBL 2 Fan Remote Gas Cooler Pack to be installed on concrete plinth; 1x new AC unit
Type: Full | Council: Medway | Date: 2026-06-04
View full details - - 77 Rede Court Road Strood Rochester Medway ME2 3TF
Ground floor front extension with alteration on the ground floor fenestration and front driveway
Type: Full | Council: Medway | Date: 2026-05-21
View full details - - 132 Lancelot Avenue Strood Rochester Medway ME2 2YX
Variation of condition 2 (Approved Plans) on planning permission MC/25/2346 - to vary the approved drawings with minor changes to the rear extensions
Type: Conditions | Council: Medway | Date: 2026-05-12
View full details - - 16 Gravesend Road Strood Rochester Medway ME2 3PJ
Details pursuant to condition 4 (Cycle Parking) on planning permission MC/24/2005 - change of use from a single dwelling to a nine person HMO including internal refurbishment and loft conversion, cons
Type: Conditions | Council: Medway | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - 25 Linwood Avenue Strood Rochester Medway ME2 3TP
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
Council: Medway | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - 137 Allington Drive Strood Rochester Medway ME2 3TA
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
Council: Medway | Date: 2026-03-01
View full details - - 7 Russet Close Strood Rochester Medway ME2 3TZ
Construction of side and front first floor extension over existing ground floor extension.
Type: Full | Council: Medway | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - 94 Gravesend Road Strood Rochester Medway ME2 3PN
Insertion of a dormer window to front and rear and partial hip to gable roof extension
Type: Full | Council: Medway | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - 3 Abbey Road Strood Rochester ME2 3QA
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: 2026-01-14
View full details - - 14 Romsey Close Strood Rochester Medway ME2 3TJ
Construction of a single storey front/side extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Medway | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - 130 Lancelot Avenue Strood Rochester Medway ME2 2YX
Construction of a single storey rear extension and single storey outbuilding to rear together with alterations to roof to facilitate a loft conversion and construction of a dormer to rear - Demolition
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Medway | Date: 2025-12-15
View full details - - 132 Lancelot Avenue Strood Rochester Medway ME2 2YX
Construction of a single storey rear and side extension incorporating changes to the existing garage and demolition of existing rear conservatory
Type: Full | Council: Medway | Date: 2025-12-01
View full details - - 105 Allington Drive Strood Rochester Medway ME2 3TA
Erection of double-storey side extension, single-storey rear extension and loft conversion.
Type: Full | Council: Medway | Date: 2025-10-19
View full details - - 31 Swain Close Strood Rochester Medway ME2 3PZ
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) for conversion of existing detached garage to habitable room
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Medway | Date: 2025-10-14
View full details - - 89 Allington Drive Strood Rochester Medway ME2 3SZ
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) for the loft conversion with hip to gable and rear dormer and rooflights to front. Demolition of existing part rear single storey extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Medway | Date: 2025-08-13
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A brief summary of Strood (ME2) in Kent
Strood is a town located in the Medway unitary authority in Kent, South East England. It is part of a conurbation that includes the nearby towns of Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham, and Rainham, and is situated on the northwest bank of the River Medway, where it offers the lowest bridging point across the river. This strategic location makes Strood a significant area for potential planning applications, particularly in relation to transport and infrastructure development. The settlement has a population of approximately 40,000. It sits within the Medway district.
Strood (ME2) sits at an elevation of 32 metres above sea level. The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Strood (ME2) a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Strood (ME2) includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Cobham Woods SSSI; 4 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, Strood (ME2) 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 Strood (ME2)
In the last 24 months, 70 planning applications were submitted near Strood (ME2). Of these, 82% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 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 Strood (ME2).
At 60 days on average, decisions near Strood (ME2) slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Strood (ME2) were full planning applications (44), outline applications (9), discharge of conditions (6). Full planning applications account for 63% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 8 medium-scale applications, 62 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.
7 planning appeals were lodged, of which 3 were allowed and 4 were dismissed (43% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
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