Upper Upnor, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Upper Upnor, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
Planning applications in Upper Upnor are administered by Medway Council. View the full Medway Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Upper Upnor
Upper Upnor is a quaint village located in Medway, Kent, within the civil parish of Frindsbury Extra, along the western bank of the River Medway. Primarily residential, it serves as a hub for small boat mooring on the river. Notably, the village is home to Upnor Castle, a historic monument built between 1559 and 1567, which played a crucial role in the coastal defenses of the Royal Navy and is managed by English Heritage.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Medway
- Parliamentary constituency: Rochester and Strood
- LSOA: Medway 005C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Upper Upnor.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Upper Upnor.
- 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 Upper Upnor based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
9 planning applications found near Upper Upnor.
- - Whitewall Creek Water Treatment Works Upnor Road Upnor Rochester Medway ME2 4UX
Prior approval under Part 16 Schedule 2 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 (as amended) for removal of existing TEF 17.5m high lattice tower on concrete base a
Type: Telecoms | Council: Medway | Date: 2026-06-26
View full details - - Hawthorns Upnor Road Upnor Rochester Medway ME2 4UP
Enlarging 5no windows, replacement of a garage door with matching window and relocation of main door with interior refurbishment.
Type: Full | Council: Medway | Date: 2026-06-17
View full details - - Waterside Cottage Barrack Hill Upnor Rochester Medway ME2 4XG
Listed building consent for a new underground parking to rear of garden and rebuilding of boundary wall and metal railings, insertion of new garage door, adjustment of access steps position and new la
Type: Heritage | Council: Medway | Date: 2026-05-17
View full details - - 16 High Street Upnor Rochester Medway ME2 4XG
Listed Building Consent for replacement of existing conservatory roof with insulated flat roof and pyramidal lantern following fire damage arising from neighbouring property
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Medway | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - 16 High Street Upnor Rochester Medway ME2 4XG
Replacement of existing conservatory roof with insulated flat roof and pyramidal lantern following fire damage arising from neighbouring property
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Medway | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - 18 High Street Upnor Rochester Medway ME2 4XG
Construction of single storey part rear extension to replace existing lean-to; fire damage repair to whole property.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Medway | Date: 2026-02-01
View full details - - 18 High Street Upnor Rochester Medway ME2 4XG
Listed building consent for construction of single storey part rear extension to replace existing lean-to; fire damage repair to whole property.
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Medway | Date: 2026-02-01
View full details - - Waterside Cottage Barrack Hill Upnor Rochester Medway ME2 4XG
Listed building consent for general repairs internally & externally to walls, floors and roofs including window & door repairs and replacement. Installation of new electrical wiring, plumbing and heat
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Medway | Date: 2025-07-16
View full details - - Fleet House Upnor Road Upnor Rochester Medway ME2 4UP
Details pursuant to condition 5 (retained trees) and 6 (tree protection during construction) on planning permission MC/22/2813 - Demolition of existing buildings and construction of three storey apart
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Medway | Date: 2023-08-17
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A brief summary of Upper Upnor in Kent
Upper Upnor is a quaint village located in Medway, Kent, within the civil parish of Frindsbury Extra, along the western bank of the River Medway. Primarily residential, it serves as a hub for small boat mooring on the river. Notably, the village is home to Upnor Castle, a historic monument built between 1559 and 1567, which played a crucial role in the coastal defenses of the Royal Navy and is managed by English Heritage.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Upper Upnor a particularly low-crime area.
Upper Upnor has 5 conservation areas within its boundaries: Frindsbury and Manor Farm, Chatham Historic Dockyard, Pembroke, Upnor, Brompton Lines. 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 Upper Upnor includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Chattenden Woods and Lodge Hill SSSI, Tower Hill to Cockham Wood SSSI. 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, Upper Upnor 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 Upper Upnor
In the last 24 months, 34 planning applications were submitted near Upper Upnor. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 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 Upper Upnor.
The average decision time of 53 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Upper Upnor were full planning applications (16), discharge of conditions (8), listed building and heritage (4). 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 medium-scale applications, 32 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Chattenden planning applications
- Frindsbury planning applications
- Broad Street planning applications
- Lower Upnor planning applications
- Wainscott planning applications
- Noke Street planning applications
- Brompton planning applications
- Mockbeggar 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.