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MC/26/0855 - Listed Buildings Alterations Registered

Proposal

Listed building consent for the internal refurbishment of the shop front display areas, works include: the removal and replacement of the window display flooring. Installation of a new wooden flooring to both window display areas. Removal of the existing floor coverings . Replacement and Installation of Internal Wall Panelling Removal of the peg board and prepare existing wall surfaces. Installation of new timber wall panelling to both display areas. Ceiling Repairs, Re-Plastering and Redecoration. Removal of loose or damaged plaster. Full re-plastering of the ceiling areas. Replacement and Upgrade of Lighting Infrastructure… Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
6 May 2026
Validated
8 Jul 2026
Consultation
9 Jul 2026
Decision
Awaiting decision

This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet. The consultation period closed on 30 Jul 2026.

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Important details

Council
Medway
Application type
Listed Buildings Alterations
Postcode
ME1 1LX
Received
6 May 2026
Validated
8 Jul 2026
Ward
Rochester West & Borstal
Case officer
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Applicant
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Public comments

No public comments yet.

11 neighbours consulted · Last counted 21 Aug 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
MC/26/0855
Neighbours
9 Jul 2026
Consultation
9 Jul 2026
Comments by
30 Jul 2026
Site notice
6 Aug 2026
Press notice
27 Aug 2026
Env. assessment
No
Medway
Planning Authority Score
9.2/10
Excellent
#3 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Other 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