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Planning in Upper Upnor

Approved
85%
40 of 42 decided
Decision time
about 9 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Upper Upnor in the last 24 months, from Medway Council's planning register.

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Around Upper Upnor

Postcode districts

ME2 256 applications in the last 12 monthsME4 236 applications in the last 12 monthsME3 235 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Medway Council

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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.

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

The area around Upper Upnor has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Upper Upnor, 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, 55 planning applications were submitted near Upper Upnor. Of these, 85% were approved, with an average decision time of 63 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (17), discharge of conditions (9), listed building and heritage (4).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Upper Upnor?
In the last 24 months, 55 planning applications were submitted near Upper Upnor. The approval rate is 85%.
How long do planning decisions take near Upper Upnor?
The average planning decision time near Upper Upnor is 63 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 Upper Upnor?
The planning approval rate near Upper Upnor is 85%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
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 17 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Upper Upnor?
You can search and track planning applications near Upper Upnor on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.