Twydall, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Twydall, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
About Twydall
Twydall is a suburb of Gillingham in Kent, South East England, now governed by the Unitary Authority of Medway since 1998. The name Twydall, believed to mean "Two Parts" or "Double Portion," has historical roots dating back to 1240. The area is notable for its heritage, including the Palmerston forts—Grange Redoubt and Woodlands Redoubt—known for their distinctive Twydall Profile design, making it an interesting location for planning applications related to historical preservation and urban development.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £306,380 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Medway
- Parliamentary constituency: Gillingham and Rainham
- LSOA: Medway 023B
Crime Statistics
162 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 68
- anti-social-behaviour: 28
- vehicle-crime: 17
- criminal-damage-arson: 14
- shoplifting: 10
- drugs: 8
- burglary: 7
- other-theft: 3
- public-order: 2
- robbery: 2
- other-crime: 2
- possession-of-weapons: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Twydall.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Twydall.
- 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 Twydall based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
15 planning applications found near Twydall.
- - 83 Elmfield Gillingham Medway ME8 6BN
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) for construction of a dormer window to rear and installation of roof lights to front to provide additional living accommodation within roof
Type: Outline | Council: Medway | Date: 2026-04-30
View full details - - 1 Eastcourt Lane Twydall Gillingham Medway ME8 6EU
Construction of a single storey side extension - demolition of garage
Type: Full | Council: Medway | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - 42 Twydall Lane Twydall Gillingham Medway ME8 6JE
Construction of a single storey orangery to rear - demolition of existing conservatory
Type: Full | Council: Medway | Date: 2026-04-01
View full details - - 6 Selstead Close Twydall Gillingham Medway ME8 6UE
Construction of a two storey rear extension.
Type: Full | Council: Medway | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - Land Off Bailey Drive (South Of A2 ,West Of Ambley Drive) Gillingham Business Park Gillingham Medway ME8 0PZ
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) for an extension to the existing hard surface
Type: Outline | Council: Medway | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - Land To The East Of Seymour Road And North Of London Road Rainham Gillingham Medway ME8 6YX
Details pursuant to condition 22 (SUDs verification report) on appeal decision APP/A2280/W/22/3311965 - Outline Application with all matters reserved (except access) for a residential development of u
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Medway | Date: 2025-12-17
View full details - - Tesco Supermarket Courteney Road Rainham Gillingham Medway ME8 0GX
T120 - Robinia pseudoacacia (False Acacia) - Reduce tree 50%, monolith at 6m from ground level, northern car park boundary by bus stop, audible sounds of decay detected, T147 - Unknown Dead (Unknown -
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Medway | Date: 2025-05-06
View full details - - 25 South Avenue Gillingham Medway ME8 6EG
Retrospective application for a part single storey part two storey rear extension and a porch to the front, and a proposed window to the side elevation.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Medway | Date: 2024-10-11
View full details - - 31 Greenvale Gardens Twydall Gillingham Medway ME8 6HB
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) for the conversion of the garage into habitable living space, including insertion of a window to front
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Medway | Date: 2024-06-13
View full details - - 22 Priory Road Gillingham Medway ME8 6AS
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: 2024-05-15
View full details - - 31 South Avenue Gillingham Medway ME8 6EG
Construction of a part two storey / part single storey extension to side/rear.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Medway | Date: 2024-04-17
View full details - - KFC Drive Through Courteney Road Rainham Gillingham Medway ME8 0FB
Internally illuminated and non-illuminated elevational signage and freestanding illuminated and non-illuminated directional signage, including internally illuminated display/menu screens
Status: Conditions | Type: Advertising | Council: Medway | Date: 2024-03-20
View full details - - 84 Twydall Lane Twydall Gillingham Medway ME8 6JF
Construction of a detached garage to the side and rear of the property.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Medway | Date: 2023-12-27
View full details - - 1 Valentine Close Gillingham Business Park Gillingham Medway ME8 0QR
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) for installation of a new insulated metal roof covering to clad over the existing roof.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Medway | Date: 2023-12-22
View full details - - Tesco Supermarket - Water Tower Courteney Road Rainham Gillingham Medway ME8 0GX
Proposal is to paint existing water tower and 'TESCO' Branding to be re-painted centrally to front and rear face of the Tower.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Medway | Date: 2023-08-18
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A brief summary of Twydall in Kent
Twydall is a suburb of Gillingham in Kent, South East England, now governed by the Unitary Authority of Medway since 1998. The name Twydall, believed to mean "Two Parts" or "Double Portion," has historical roots dating back to 1240. The area is notable for its heritage, including the Palmerston forts—Grange Redoubt and Woodlands Redoubt—known for their distinctive Twydall Profile design, making it an interesting location for planning applications related to historical preservation and urban development.
Property prices in Twydall show an average sale price of £306,380, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
The Twydall area recorded 162 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.
Twydall has one conservation area within its boundaries: Lower Twydall. 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 Twydall includes 4 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 Twydall
In the last 24 months, 38 planning applications were submitted near Twydall. Of these, 43% were approved, with an average decision time of 51 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 Twydall.
The average decision time of 51 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Twydall were full planning applications (18), outline applications (7), discharge of conditions (6). Full planning applications account for 47% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 36 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Capstone planning applications
- Lower Twydall planning applications
- Grange planning applications
- Hempstead planning applications
- Wigmore planning applications
- Rainham planning applications
- Gillingham planning applications
- Park Wood planning applications
Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.