26 St Johns Road Higham Rochester Kent ME3 7BZ Data via plota.co.uk

20260334 - Householder Planning Application Refused

Proposal

Demolition of existing garage and shed. Erection of external storage building. Erection of single storey side extension with roof lights, new front porch and extension to raised patio. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
29 Mar 2026
Validated
30 Mar 2026
Consultation
1 Apr 2026
Refused
3 Jun 2026
Appeal
Appeal In Progress

Refused on 3 Jun 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 5 Jul 2026

Gravesham
Planning Authority Score
4.4/10
Below average
#180 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Gravesham ranks #104 out of 296 councils for householder decision speed. Gravesham is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 78% approved vs 90% nationally.

One of the strictest councils
only 78% approved vs 90% nationally
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Gravesham decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
75%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #287 of 296
78%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #286 of 296
72%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #104 of 296
36%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #110 of 296
58%
Minor dwellings approved
64 decided (1-9 homes)
50%
Major dwellings approved
6 decided (10+ homes)
65%
Change of use approved
34 decided
619
Total decisions
156 refused in the year to March 2026