Kent Autistic Trust Newton Close Lordswood Chatham Medway ME5 8TR Data via plota.co.uk

MC/26/0700 - App for Non-Material Amendments Approved

Proposal

Application for a non-material amendment to planning permission for revision of description to construction of C2 residential accommodation with support facilities for care staff together with associated parking, landscaping and amenity space for residents and staff. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
13 Apr 2026
Approved
23 Apr 2026

Approved on 23 Apr 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 5 Jul 2026

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Important details

Council
Medway
Application type
App for Non-Material Amendments
Postcode
ME5 8TR
Received
13 Apr 2026
Validated
13 Apr 2026
Ward
Lordswood & Walderslade
Case officer
Show
Decision
Approval with Conditions
Decision date
23 Apr 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
Ubique Architects

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14830025
Env. assessment
No
Medway
Planning Authority Score
9.2/10
Excellent
#3 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Medway is one of the fastest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #8 out of 296. Only 19% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 41% 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, the year to March 2026
91%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #99 of 296
96%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #53 of 296
94%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #8 of 296
19%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #16 of 296
79%
Minor dwellings approved
106 decided (1-9 homes)
78%
Major dwellings approved
27 decided (10+ homes)
75%
Change of use approved
67 decided
999
Total decisions
88 refused in the year to March 2026