25 Hermitage Road Higham Rochester Kent ME3 7DD Data via plota.co.uk

20260155 - Prior Approval Extensions Decided

Proposal

Prior approval application for a single storey rear extension with a depth of 5.11 metres, maximum heigh of 3.72 metres, and eaves height of 2.80 metres. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
6 Feb 2026
Consultation
9 Feb 2026
Prior Approval Not Required
9 Mar 2026

Prior Approval Not Required on 9 Mar 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 6 Jul 2026

Important details

Council
Gravesham
Application type
Prior Approval Extensions
Postcode
ME3 7DD
Received
6 Feb 2026
Validated
6 Feb 2026
Ward
Higham And Shorne
Parish
Higham
Case officer
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Target decision
20 Mar 2026
Decision
Prior Approval Not Required
Decision date
9 Mar 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14681503
Neighbours
9 Feb 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