40 Walmers Avenue Higham Rochester Kent ME3 7EH Data via plota.co.uk

20260647 - Householder Planning Application Approved

Proposal

Erection of a single storey side infill extension, alterations to fenestration, and installation of a new entrance door. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
25 Jun 2026
Consultation
30 Jun 2026
Approved
14 Aug 2026

Approved on 14 Aug 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 15 Aug 2026

Important details

Council
Gravesham
Application type
Householder Planning Application
Postcode
ME3 7EH
Received
25 Jun 2026
Validated
25 Jun 2026
Ward
Higham And Shorne
Parish
Higham
Case officer
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Target decision
20 Aug 2026
Decision
Permitted
Decision date
14 Aug 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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Public comments

No public comments yet.

5 neighbours consulted · Last counted 15 Aug 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15035714
Neighbours
30 Jun 2026
Consultation
30 Jun 2026
Comments by
21 Jul 2026
Site notice
7 Jul 2026
Env. assessment
No
Gravesham
Planning Authority Score
4.4/10
Below average
#180 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Gravesham ranks #104 out of 296 councils for householder decision speed. Gravesham is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 78% approved vs 90% nationally.

One of the strictest councils
only 78% 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, the year to March 2026
75%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #287 of 296
78%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #286 of 296
72%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #104 of 296
36%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #110 of 296
58%
Minor dwellings approved
64 decided (1-9 homes)
50%
Major dwellings approved
6 decided (10+ homes)
65%
Change of use approved
34 decided
619
Total decisions
156 refused in the year to March 2026