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20 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Strood (ME2) · updated daily · Medway Council

Showing 1 to 5 of 20 · received or decided in the last 90 days

75 Gravesend Road Strood Rochester Medway ME2 3PLAwaiting decisionChange of use of existing dwellinghouse (Class C3) to a 7-bedroom 7-person house in multiple occupation (Class C4) together with construction of single storey side extensions, a single storey rear extension, partial first floor extension over existing garage and conversion of garage into habitable room with associated bin/cycle store and internal and external alterationsReceived 28 Oct 2026MC/26/2076
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
51 Northcote Road Strood Rochester Medway ME2 2DHAwaiting decisionConstruction of a two storey extension side/rear along with a single storey extension to rearReceived 20 Oct 2026MC/26/2024
38 Chapter Road Strood Rochester Medway ME2 3PXAwaiting decisionRetroespective application for construction of outbuilding at the rear of the gardenReceived 9 Oct 2026MC/26/1946

Planning in Strood (ME2)

Approved: 93%; 65 of 68 decided
Decision time: about 8 weeks; on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Strood (ME2) in the last 24 months, from Medway Council's planning register.

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Around Strood (ME2)

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ME2 256 applications in the last 12 months

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Planning authority: Medway Council

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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. The settlement has a population of approximately 40,000. It sits within the Medway district.

Strood 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 are currently no active flood warnings for the Strood area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

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

The area around Strood has 6 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Strood 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Strood, 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, 89 planning applications were submitted near Strood. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 54 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (40), outline applications (9), discharge of conditions (6).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Strood (ME2)?

In the last 24 months, 89 planning applications were submitted near Strood (ME2). The approval rate is 93%.

How long do planning decisions take near Strood (ME2)?

The average planning decision time near Strood (ME2) is 54 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 Strood (ME2)?

The planning approval rate near Strood (ME2) is 93%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Strood (ME2)?

The most common type of planning application near Strood (ME2) is full planning applications, with 40 submissions in the last 24 months.

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