What percentage of planning applications does Medway approve?

Medway approves approximately 88% of planning applications, based on 7,551 decisions analysed by PlanningLens from the council's planning portal.

How many planning applications has Medway decided?

PlanningLens has analysed 7,551 planning decisions published by Medway.

What is the refusal rate for Medway planning applications?

Medway refuses approximately 12% of planning applications.

How long does a planning application take in Medway?

The typical planning application in Medway takes 7.9 weeks from validation to decision, which is within the statutory 8-week target for householder applications. That is the median of 11,148 applications decided since January 2020 with both dates on record. See how Medway compares in the UK ranking: How long does a planning application take in the UK?

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Recent planning decisions in Medway

yesterday

Application for Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) for a single storey in

MC/26/1685 · Gillingham South

Refused

yesterday

Demolition of existing conservatory and rear extensions and the construction of

MC/26/1476 · Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow

Refused

2 days ago

Construction of a single storey rear/side extension.

MC/26/1458 · Rochester East & Warren Wood

Approved

2 days ago

Conversion of an existing barn into a residential dwelling with associated parki

MC/26/1462 · Strood Rural

Approved

2 days ago

Construction of a High Street entrance door to the corner elevation on an existi

MC/26/1463 · Gillingham South

Approved

5 days ago

Construction of raised patio accessible to wheelchair user

MC/26/1441 · Twydall

Approved

6 days ago

Construction of a part single part two storey rear extension and installation of

MC/26/1464 · Hempstead & Wigmore

Approved

6 days ago

Change of use from Class (C3) single dwelling house to Class (C2) residential in

MC/26/1414 · Cuxton, Halling & Riverside

Refused

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This page analyses 7,551 planning decisions made by Medway, from January 2020 to present. Data is sourced directly from the council’s planning portal. For the full approval rate breakdown, ward-level analysis, and extension-type approval patterns, see the Medway planning approval rates page.

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