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Planning appeals in Medway, 2022

51 appeals decided in 2022, 32% of them allowed. Each links to its own page and to the Inspector’s letter. The authority’s record has the whole run since 2016.

  1. Dismissed12 December 2022· householder3300006
    40 Hollywood Lane, Wainscott, Rochester, Kent, ME3 8AL

    New detached triple garage with office space above, and new garden wall to Hollywood Lane with gates

  2. Dismissed12 December 2022· minor3284496
    The Chimes, Brook Lane, Lower Stoke, Rochester, ME3 9SZ

    Extension to existing garage to form a 3-bedroom dwelling with associated garden and parking to the front

  3. Dismissed11 November 2022· minor3251866
    Land to the Rear of 52, Dagmar Reach, Chatham, ME4 5HB

    construction of a terrace of four 3-bedroom houses with associated landscaping and parking

  4. Allowed7 November 2022· minor3288236
    117 Watling Street, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 2YX

    the change of use from Class E (opticians) to Sui Generis (hot food takeaway) with alterations to front facade for increased glazing

  5. Dismissed2 November 2022· minor3281457
    16 Ordnance Terrace , Chatham, ME4 6PS

    the conversion of dwelling to 4 one bedroom flats including a part two/part single storey extension to the rear and forming a courtyard to the basement flat to the rear. Installation of new dormer to the rear and also excavation works to front to form a light well for the basement flat and associated works (demolition of two storey rear element)

  6. Dismissed20 October 2022· minor3279794
    Berwick Way, Frindsbuy Extra, Medway , ME2 4DJ

    20m Phase 8 Monopole C/W wrapround Cabinet at base and associated ancillary works

  7. Dismissed30 September 2022· minor3179343
    60 Linden Road, Gillingham, ME7 2PH

    change of use of property from residential to HMO

  8. Dismissed20 September 2022· minor3295881
    313B Canterbury Street, Gillingham, ME7 5XN

    proposal for 5no. dwellings with amenity space, cycle storage, and solid waste storage

  9. Dismissed15 September 2022· minor3286150
    139a Nelson Road, Gillingham, ME7 4LT

    construction of 3 x 2 bed flats and 1 x 2 bed accessible duplex and associated parking and amenity space

  10. Allowed14 September 2022· major3291633
    Chandler Forest Products Ltd, 82 Jeffery Street, Gillingham, ME7 1DB

    demolition of existing building and construction of a pair of two-bedroomed bungalows and one 2.5 storey block of flats, comprising three x 2- bedroomed flats and nine x 1-bedroom flats with associated amenity space, refuse, cycle storage and car parking

  11. Dismissed24 August 2022· minor3298160
    63 Duncan Road, Gillingham, ME7 4LA

    new 2 bedroom detached bungalow

  12. Allowed19 August 2022· minor3282683
    54 Grange Road, Gillingham, ME7 2PU

    the change of use from class C3 dwelling house to class C4 HMO with a single storey extension to rear

  13. Dismissed18 August 2022· minor3295274
    1 Pepys Way, Rochester, ME2 3LH

    ‘Re submission of application MC/21/1823. Construction of a two storey side extension, part single storey, part two’

  14. Dismissed16 August 2022· minor3292406
    133 Railway Street, Gillingham, ME7 1YF

    single storey rear extension, loft extension and change of use to 5 person HMO accommodation

  15. Dismissed15 August 2022· minor3280570
    36 Kingswood Road, Gillingham, ME7 1DZ

    change of use of existing licensed HMO (Use Class C4, small HMO) to a 8-bedroom licenses HMO (sui generis) use

  16. Dismissed12 August 2022· minor3295219
    Sturdee Avenue, Gillingham

    ‘proposed 15.0m Phase 8 Monopole C/W wrapround Cabinet at base and associated ancillary works’

  17. Dismissed12 August 2022· minor3294539
    83 Fleet Road, Rochester, ME1 2PX

    ‘change of use of amenity land for the creation of a vehicle crossover with associated hard standing for off road parking’

  18. Dismissed12 August 2022· minor3271246
    Fenn Farm Fenn Street, St. Mary Hoo, Rochester, ME3 8QS
  19. Dismissed11 August 2022· minor3283564
    266 Hempstead Road, Hempstead, Gillingham, ME7 3QH

    proposed alterations of an existing bungalow to form new access from the Paddock and construction of a 4 bed/ 5 person detached house on the front garden; all with associated vehicular parking areas

  20. Dismissed2 August 2022· minor3283495
    131 Watling Street, Strood, Rochester, Kent, ME2 3JJ

    Change of use to amenity land and vehicular crossing onto Watling Street (A2) for vehicle access and parking to front garden area

  21. Dismissed29 July 2022· householder3295949
    28 Darnley Road, Strood, Rochester, Kent, ME2 2HA

    removal of existing conservatory and construction of a garden room

  22. Allowed29 July 2022· householder3289901
    1A Horsted Avenue, Chatham, ME4 6JU

    installation of 1200mm high fence incorporating trellis 600mm to the front/side, 1500mm steel access gate together with a detached bike shed to the side

  23. Dismissed29 July 2022· minor3287459
    75 White Road, Chatham, ME4 5TL

    construction of a three storey, one bedroom (2-person) dwelling on the northern side of the existing dwelling

  24. Planning permission granted28 July 2022· enforcement3234902
    Land Known As The Chestnuts, Matts Hill Road, Rainham, Kent, ME9 7XA
  25. Planning permission granted28 July 2022· enforcement3230873
    Land Known As The Chestnuts, Matts Hill Road, Rainham, Kent, ME9 7XA

    ‘resubmission of application MC/18/3588 refused 12.2.2019. Material change of use land for Gypsy site for the stationing of Appeal

  26. Allowed28 July 2022· minor3228470
    The Chestnuts, Matts Hill Road, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME9 7XA
  27. Dismissed25 July 2022· householder3290134
    136 Frindsbury Road, Strood, Rochester, Kent, ME2 4JG

    dropping the kerb to allow access for a car to be parked off the road; the land at the moment is garden to the side of the house

  28. Dismissed14 July 2022· householder3291038
    7 Princes Avenue, Chatham, Kent, ME5 8BA

    application for prior approval for the enlargement of a dwellinghouse by the construction of additional storeys. The maximum height proposed is 9.25 m

  29. Dismissed11 July 2022· householder3294062
    54 Lakewood Drive, Lakewood Drive, Wigmore, Gillingham, ME8 0NS

    Construction of a two storey extension to side with the addition of porch to front

  30. Allowed11 July 2022· minor3285990
    42 New Road, Chatham, Kent, ME4 4QR

    Change of use from a 6 person, 6 bedroom HMO (Use Class C4) to a 7 person, 7 bedroom HMO (Sui Generis)

  31. Dismissed11 July 2022· minor3285865
    93 Harptree Drive, Weeds Wood, Chatham, ME5 0TF

    New dwelling on land to the side of 93 Harptree Drive

  32. Notice varied and upheld16 June 2022· enforcement3256273
    Matthews Riding School, Capstone Farm Country Park, Capstone Road, Chatham, Kent, ME7 3JG

    Operational development consisting of erection of a two-storey building, four single storey buildings, a wall, and excavation of land

  33. Notice varied and upheld16 June 2022· enforcement3254753
    Walnut Tree Farm, 155 Lower Rainham Road, Rainham, Kent, ME7 2XT

    Erection of a building and surrounding structure

  34. Allowed9 June 2022· householder3281181
    215, King George Road, Weeds Wood, Chatham, ME5 0PH

    demolition of existing conservatory and storeroom at the rear of the property and erection of a new two storey side extension with a single storey rear extension

  35. Unknown25 May 2022· minor3284718
    Avenue Tennis Club, Glebe Road , Gillingham, ME7 2HU
  36. Allowed25 May 2022· minor3277702
    Avenue Tennis Club, Glebe Road , Gillingham, ME7 2HU

    Proposed 4No three bedroomed and 3No four bedroomed dwellings with associated parking, access road and open landscape area. Appeal B: Ref: APP/A2280/W/21/3284718 Avenue Tennis Club, Glebe Road, Gillingham ME7 2HU

  37. Dismissed24 May 2022· commercial3288331
    386 High Street, Chatham, ME4 4NP

    an upgrade of existing 48 sheet advert to support digital poster

  38. Dismissed18 May 2022· minor3285224
    10 Arnhem Drive, Chatham, ME5 0JG

    construction of a 2 bedroomed detached dwelling with associated parking on subdivided plot - demolition of side projection to 10 Arnhem Drive

  39. Dismissed25 April 2022· major3274932
    Orchard Kennels, Meresborough Road, Rainham, ME8 8QJ

    for up to 66 residential dwellings with associated parking and landscaped areas

  40. Dismissed25 March 2022· major3276864
    Gibraltar Farm, Ham Lane, Hempstead, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 3JJ

    outline application (with all matters reserved except access) for the erection of up to 450 market and affordable dwellings, nursery and supporting retail space up to 85sqm, with provision of main access to Ham Lane; estate roads; cycle and pedestrian routes; residential and community open space and landscaping; new junction for Lidsing Road/Hempstead Road and realignment and widening of Lidsing Road. Off site related highway works to Westfield Sole Road, Shawstead Road, Hempstead Road, Chapel Lane, Hempstead Valley Drive, Hoath Way roundabout, Hoath Way and M2 Junction 4

  41. Allowed21 March 2022· commercial3279285
    Land at the Junction of Rainham Road and Canterbury Street, Gillingham, ME7 5NQ

    the “removal of 3 x paper and paste boards and replacement with 1 x digital board

  42. Dismissed18 March 2022· householder3287138
    97 Eastcourt Lane, Twydall, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 6HJ

    Retrospective permission for construction of L-shaped dormer to rear with insertion of Juliet balcony and roof lights to front to provide additional living accommodation within roof space

  43. Dismissed18 March 2022· householder3284737
    29 Holly Road, Strood, Rochester, Kent, ME2 2JT

    Construction of a new outbuilding

  44. Allowed18 March 2022· minor3284117
    Annexe, 4 Everest Lane, Rochester, ME2 3XA

    for the conversion of the existing annexe to a separate 2- bedroom dwelling with associated parking

  45. Dismissed18 March 2022· householder3282717
    36 Myrtle Crescent, Chatham, ME5 0UZ

    Construction of a two storey side extension and part two storey part single storey rear extension with associated external alterations to existing side projection

  46. Allowed17 March 2022· minor3281050
    93 Cliffe Road, Strood, Rochester, Kent, ME2 3DR

    Change of use from a small house in multiple occupation (6 bedrooms, 6 occupants, class C4) to a large house in multiple occupation (6 bedrooms, 7 occupants, Sui Generis)

  47. Allowed17 March 2022· minor3280501
    18 St. Pauls Close, Rochester, Kent, ME2 2QH

    Erection of an end of terrace 2 bed house

  48. Dismissed17 March 2022· minor3280260
    31 Gerrard Avenue, Rochester, ME1 2RN

    for a new 3 bedroom unit on vacant garden adjacent to existing house. Two velux roof windows towards the street

  49. Allowed28 February 2022· minor3275295
    Meresborough Road, Rainham, Gillingham, Medway, ME8 8QJ

    new stable block

  50. Allowed7 February 2022· major3280915
    Land at East Hill, Chatham, Kent, ME7 3JL

    an outline application (with all matters reserved except access) for the erection of up to 800 dwellings with primary school, supporting retail space of up to 150 square metres and local GP surgery, with associated road link between North Dane Way and Pear Tree Lane and other road infrastructure, open space and landscaping

  51. Dismissed26 January 2022· major3276221
    Land at Upnor Road, , Upper Upnor , Rochester, Medway , ME2 4XE

    the erection of 72 No residential dwellings including 18 x affordable housing and erection of Children’s Nursery (Use Class E(f)) associated car parking and infrastructure; new landscaping and public open spaces including new public rights of way and new bus stop; sustainable urban drainage system and associated earthworks and a new vehicular access from Upnor Road

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Decisions without a recorded authority may be missing. Research, not advice: verify against the Inspectorate’s own record before relying on a decision. What is in the record.