How long do planning decisions take near Upper Upnor?

The average planning decision time near Upper Upnor is 56 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What types of planning applications are most common near Upper Upnor?

The most common type of planning application near Upper Upnor is full planning applications, with 13 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Upper Upnor?

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Upper Upnor, Kent Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Upper Upnor, Kent.

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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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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £344,956 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Medway
Parliamentary constituency: Rochester and Strood
LSOA: Medway 011D

Crime Statistics

82 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 38
anti-social-behaviour: 12
criminal-damage-arson: 7
other-theft: 5
public-order: 5
shoplifting: 4
vehicle-crime: 4
drugs: 3
burglary: 2
possession-of-weapons: 1
other-crime: 1

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

6 planning applications found near Upper Upnor.

- 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
Type: Full | Council: Medway | Date: 2026-03-12
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- 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
Type: Heritage | Council: Medway | Date: 2026-03-12
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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

Property prices in Upper Upnor show an average sale price of £344,956, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The Upper Upnor area recorded 82 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.

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.

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Planning Activity in Upper Upnor

In the last 24 months, 25 planning applications were submitted near Upper Upnor. The average decision time was 56 days.

The average decision time of 56 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 (13), discharge of conditions (6), listed building and heritage (3). Full planning applications account for 52% 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, 23 smaller schemes were submitted.

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