Colewood New Knights Place Rochester Kent ME2 2TZ Data via plota.co.uk

20260482 - Prior Communication (Tel Comms) Refused

Proposal

Application for determination pursuant to Part 16 Class A of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015, as amended, as to whether prior approval is required for proposed telecommunications installation of 1 no. power generator and ancillary works thereto. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
8 May 2026
Consultation
14 May 2026
Refused
29 Jun 2026
Appeal
Not lodged

Refused on 29 Jun 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 5 Jul 2026

Important details

Council
Gravesham
Application type
Prior Communication (Tel Comms)
Postcode
ME2 2TZ
Received
8 May 2026
Validated
8 May 2026
Ward
Istead Rise, Cobham And Luddesdown
Parish
Cobham
Case officer
Track to view
Target decision
3 Jul 2026
Decision
Refused
Decision date
29 Jun 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14916105
Consultation
14 May 2026
Comments by
5 Jun 2026
Env. assessment
No
Gravesham
Planning Authority Score
4.1/10
Below average
#192 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Gravesham ranks #112 out of 292 councils for householder decision speed. Gravesham is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 74% approved vs 90% nationally.

One of the strictest councils
only 74% 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, 2025
72%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #287 of 292
74%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #287 of 292
71%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #112 of 292
37%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #117 of 292
54%
Minor dwellings approved
69 decided (1-9 homes)
60%
Major dwellings approved
10 decided (10+ homes)
53%
Change of use approved
40 decided
627
Total decisions
178 refused in 2025