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MC/26/0538 - Listed Buildings Alterations Approved
Listed buildings

Proposal

Listed building consent for the removal of the remaining cantilever structure attached to the Old Bridge, with a future replacement planned. This application covers the removal, enabling and testing works for this scheme. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
17 Mar 2026
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Validated
24 Mar 2026
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Consultation
26 Mar 2026
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Approved
14 May 2026

Approved on 14 May 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 6 Jul 2026

Documents 3

Decision & officer reports 2

PDF LISTED BUILDING APPROVAL WITH CONDITIONS Decision Notice · 14 May 2026 View ↗ PDF CASE OFFICER REPORT Case Officer Report · 8 May 2026 View ↗

Application forms 1

PDF REDACTED Application Form · 17 Mar 2026 View ↗

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Important details

Council
Medway
Application type
Listed Buildings Alterations
Postcode
ME1 1QE
Received
17 Mar 2026
Validated
24 Mar 2026
Ward
Rochester West & Borstal
Case officer
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Decision
Approval with Conditions
Decision date
14 May 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14626106
Consultation
26 Mar 2026
Comments by
18 Apr 2026
Site notice
8 Apr 2026
Press notice
9 Apr 2026
Env. assessment
No

Historical activity at this location

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Within ~100m

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Medway
Planning Authority Score
9/10
Excellent
#5 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Other 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
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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
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings