9 Montrose Avenue Darland Chatham Medway ME5 7HU Data via plota.co.uk

MC/26/0744 - Householder Approved

Proposal

Conversion and extension of existing detached garage to create an annexe, along with single storey rear extension and loft conversion with rear dormer and front rooflights, and new front door Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
20 Apr 2026
Validated
21 Apr 2026
Consultation
21 Apr 2026
Approved
15 Jun 2026

Approved on 15 Jun 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 5 Jul 2026

Important details

Council
Medway
Application type
Householder
Postcode
ME5 7HU
Received
20 Apr 2026
Validated
21 Apr 2026
Ward
Watling
Case officer
Track to view
Decision
Approval with Conditions
Decision date
15 Jun 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Agent
JNC Architecture

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
26-00127-HAPP
Neighbours
21 Apr 2026
Env. assessment
No
Medway
Planning Authority Score
9/10
Excellent
#5 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Medway is one of the fastest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #11 out of 292. Only 20% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 40% national average - the council usually decides on time. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (96%) than the national average (90%).

Among the fastest councils in England
for householder decisions
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Medway decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
92%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #85 of 292
96%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #55 of 292
92%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #11 of 292
20%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #20 of 292
82%
Minor dwellings approved
103 decided (1-9 homes)
78%
Major dwellings approved
32 decided (10+ homes)
73%
Change of use approved
64 decided
1,025
Total decisions
86 refused in 2025