Troy Town (ME1), Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Troy Town (ME1), Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
Planning applications in Troy Town (ME1) are administered by Medway Council. View the full Medway Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Troy Town (ME1)
Troy Town, located in Kent, is associated with a number of historical turf mazes, believed to be inspired by the legendary labyrinthine walls of the ancient city of Troy, designed to confuse and trap invaders. In Wales, similar hilltop mazes are referred to as "Caerdroia," meaning "City of Troy." This rich cultural heritage could play a role in local planning applications, particularly for those interested in the preservation of historical sites and tourism development.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £347,190 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Medway
- Parliamentary constituency: Rochester and Strood
- LSOA: Medway 014B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Troy Town (ME1).
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Troy Town (ME1).
- 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 Troy Town (ME1) based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
30 planning applications found near Troy Town (ME1).
- - 23 Arthur Road Rochester Medway ME1 2AS
Neighbourhood consultation application for the construction of a single storey extension to the rear. The details submitted are as follows: The extension will extend beyond the rear wall of the origin
Council: Medway | Date: 2026-06-20
View full details - - 31 Delce Road Rochester Medway ME1 2ET
Construction of two ancillary outbuildings and associated landscaping.
Type: Full | Council: Medway | Date: 2026-06-12
View full details - - 3 Amherst Road Rochester Medway ME1 2AR
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) for change of use from dwellinghouse (Class C3) to a 6 bedroom house in multiple occupation (Class C4)
Type: Outline | Council: Medway | Date: 2026-05-19
View full details - - 60 Baker Street Rochester Medway ME1 3DW
Construction of a rear roof terrace and glass balustrading, new flat roof to existing pitch roof.
Type: Full | Council: Medway | Date: 2026-05-18
View full details - - 92 Cecil Road Rochester Medway ME1 2HS
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) for the change of Use of a dwelling ( Use Class C3) to a childrens home for three children up to 18 years of age, with 2 Carers Present( Use
Type: Outline | Council: Medway | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - - 98 Howard Avenue Rochester Medway ME1 2AN
Construction of a first floor extension and a rear roof dormer to form two 2-bedroom flats
Type: Full | Council: Medway | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - 10 Elmhurst Gardens Chatham Medway ME4 6UL
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) for single storey rear extension with 2 rooflight
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Medway | Date: 2026-02-11
View full details - - 25 Ridley Road Rochester Medway ME1 1UL
T1 - Sycamore Maple - Crown reduction by approximately 25% reducing to previous reduction points removing up to 4-4.5 of growth - Removal of dead wood
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Medway | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - 22 New Road Rochester Medway ME1 1BG
Listed building consent for alterations to renew the roof coverings and reconstruct chimney
Type: Heritage | Council: Medway | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - 11A Watts Avenue Rochester Medway ME1 1RX
T1 - Sycamore - Reduce height from 21 metres to 18.5 metres, northern radial spread from 7 metres to 5 metres, eastern radial spread from 7 metres to 5 metres, southern radial spread from 7 metres to
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Medway | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - 30 The Close Rochester Medway ME1 1SD
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (Existing) For the use Class (C3b) up to six people living together as a single household and receiving care e.g. supported housing schemes such as tho
Type: Amendment | Council: Medway | Date: 2026-02-06
View full details - - 3 Amherst Road Rochester Medway ME1 2AR
Erection of a two-storey rear extension. Hip-to-gable loft conversion with rear dormer windows. Demolition of existing garage and formation of 2 parking spaces in the rear garden.
Type: Full | Council: Medway | Date: 2026-02-06
View full details - - 179-181 Maidstone Road Rochester Medway ME1 1SF
Details pursuant to conditions 1 (Time), 3 (Joinery Details), 4 (Materials) and 5 (Railings to front) on planning permission MC/25/1791 - Part retrospective application for the change of use of retail
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Medway | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - 98 Howard Avenue Rochester Medway ME1 2AN
Raising of roof height to facilitate additional story and conversion of existing bungalow into a two storey dwellinghouse.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Medway | Date: 2025-12-29
View full details - - 3 James Street Rochester Medway ME1 2BY
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) for the change of use from C3 dwellinghouse to C4 (HMO for 6 people); Construction of an L-shaped dormer to the rear roof slope
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Medway | Date: 2025-12-29
View full details - - 3 Amherst Road Rochester Medway ME1 2AR
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) for construction of a hip-to-gable roof extension with L-shaped rear dormer window and two roof light to the front.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Medway | Date: 2025-12-16
View full details - - 18 Watts Avenue Rochester Medway ME1 1RX
T1 - Ash - Strip ivy on the stem and reduce canopy lightly (Northern spread of 4m to 3m, Eastern spread of 10.5 meters to 8.5m, Southerly spread of 11m to 9m, Westerly spread of 10.5m to 8.5m and Heig
Type: Trees | Council: Medway | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - 26 Maidstone Road Rochester Medway ME1 1RJ
Construction of a first floor extension to rear
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Medway | Date: 2025-08-02
View full details - - 179 Maidstone Road Rochester Medway ME1 1SF
Details pursuant to conditions 4 (Sections through doors/windows) and 5 (Garden/waste/recycling) on planning permission MC/19/0111 for change of use of retail to residential at lower ground and ground
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: Medway | Date: 2025-04-16
View full details - - 96 Rochester Avenue Rochester Medway ME1 2DR
Construction of porch to front
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Medway | Date: 2025-03-28
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A brief summary of Troy Town (ME1) in Kent
Troy Town, located in Kent, is associated with a number of historical turf mazes, believed to be inspired by the legendary labyrinthine walls of the ancient city of Troy, designed to confuse and trap invaders. In Wales, similar hilltop mazes are referred to as "Caerdroia," meaning "City of Troy." This rich cultural heritage could play a role in local planning applications, particularly for those interested in the preservation of historical sites and tourism development.
Property prices in Troy Town (ME1) show an average sale price of £347,190, 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 Troy Town (ME1) a particularly low-crime area.
Troy Town (ME1) has 6 conservation areas within its boundaries: New Road Rochester, Watts Avenue and Roebuck Road, Star Hill, Rochester, Historic Rochester, Star Hill to Sun Pier, Maidstone Road Chatham. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Troy Town (ME1) includes 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, Troy Town (ME1) 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 Troy Town (ME1)
In the last 24 months, 106 planning applications were submitted near Troy Town (ME1). Of these, 77% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 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 Troy Town (ME1).
The average decision time of 55 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Troy Town (ME1) were full planning applications (38), discharge of conditions (20), tree works (15). Full planning applications account for 36% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 5 large-scale (major) developments, 10 medium-scale applications, 91 smaller schemes were submitted. The high volume of major applications indicates significant development pressure in the area, which may interest property developers and investors.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 17 applications
- Refused: 4 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 84 applications
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