37 Forge Lane Higham Rochester Kent ME3 7AJ

This site has had 2 applications since 2021: 1 approved, 1 refused.

• 20210893 Refused

  37 Forge Lane Higham Rochester Kent ME3 7AJ

  Application for variation of condition 2 of planning application 20200089 for the Application for variation of condition 2 attached to planning permission reference no. 20180925 for the demolition of an existing conservatory to facilitate a two storey extension to provide additional bedroom space and ground floor accommodation, incorporating two new dormer windows and two Juliette balconies to the first floor. Conversion of a garage into habitable space with the addition of 2 new velux windows. Erection of a new 2 bay garage; to allow the new the new garage to be built in an alternative position to that approved; to allow the increase the footprint of the new garage slightly and drawing no. PL/0464/10 Rev F to be substituted with drawing no. PL/464/10 Rev G.

  Decided 2 Sep 2021 Full applications

1. 8 Oct 2025

   Received by Gravesham

2. 15 Oct 2025

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 4 Dec 2025

   Decision issued: Permitted

4. 11 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Gravesham granted permission on 4 December 2025, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

Householder applications cover work to an existing house and its garden, such as extensions, lofts and outbuildings, and cannot create a separate dwelling or change what the building is used for. More in our guide to planning application types.

• 37 Forge Lane Higham Rochester Kent ME3 7AJ

  20210893 Submitted 15 Jul 2021 50 yards away

  Application for variation of condition 2 of planning application 20200089 for the Application for variation of condition 2 attached to planning permission reference no. 20180925 for the demolition of an existing conservatory to facilitate a two storey extension to provide additional bedroom space and ground floor accommodation, incorporating two new dormer windows and two Juliette balconies to the first floor. Conversion of a garage into habitable space with the addition of 2 new velux windows. Erection of a new 2 bay garage; to allow the new the new garage to be built in an alternative position to that approved; to allow the increase the footprint of the new garage slightly and drawing no. PL/0464/10 Rev F to be substituted with drawing no. PL/464/10 Rev G.

  Refused Full applications Extension Loft or dormer +2 7 docs

• 41A Forge Lane Higham Rochester Kent ME3 7AJ

  20240953 Submitted 21 Oct 2024 50 yards away

  Demolition of existing side conservatory, chimney stack and flue, and erection of a single storey side extension with roof lantern

  Granted Householder Extension Demolition +1 21 docs
  Small domestic

• 36 Telegraph Hill Higham Rochester Kent ME3 7NW

  20230229 Submitted 9 Mar 2023 100 yards away

  Various works to protected woodland: Trees numbered T05-T14 Holly - Removal due to being understory trees and to allow more light into the centre of the woodland; Tree numbered T17 Group of early mature Holly - Partial removal of centrally located trees to allow more dappled light to reach the woodland floor, retention of trees around the boundary; Tree numbered T39 Group of early mature Holly - Removal to allow more dappled light to reach the woodland floor; Holly Saplings - Removal of those centrally location, retention of those along the boundaries.

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• 59 Forge Lane Higham Rochester Kent ME3 7AH

  20260970 Submitted 5 Oct 2026 100 yards away

  81% historically approved · decision due ~30 Nov

  Tree 1, 2 and 3 Sycamore - re-pollard as what has been done in previous years (remove all growth) Tree 4 Beach - 1.5 meter reduction all over as was reduced previously and already balanced Tree 5 Hornbeam - Remove 2 to 3 meters from top up to 2 meters on sides

  Awaiting decision Trees

• 29 Telegraph Hill Higham Rochester Kent ME3 7NW

  20240930 Submitted 14 Oct 2024 150 yards away

  Works to protected trees; as detailed in the application form to 8 x trees across the property.

  Granted Trees 3 docs

• Land Adjacent To 55 Forge Lane Higham Rochester Kent ME3 7AH

  20240286 Submitted 27 Mar 2024 150 yards away

  Application for variation of condition 2 attached to planning permission reference 20200234 for erection of a three bedroomed detached dwelling; to allow a lower roof line.

  Granted Full applications New dwelling 19 docs
  Domestic

• 20260681 Refused

  14 Lime Avenue Northfleet Gravesend Kent DA11 9PY

  Demolition of rear projection and erection of a single storey rear extension and loft conversion comprising rear dormer and hip to gable roof alteration.

  Received 6 Jul, published by the council 26 Jul 2026 Householder
• 20260899 Awaiting decision

  4 The Larches Higham Rochester Kent ME3 7NQ

  Erection of a single story front extension.

  Received 7 Sep, published by the council 10 Sep 2026 Householder
• 20260860 Awaiting decision

  Green Hedges Wrotham Road Meopham Gravesend Kent DA13 0HW

  Creation of a dropped kerb and a driveway.

  Received 26 Aug, published by the council 2 Sep 2026 Householder
• 20260158 Granted

  White House Farm School Lane Higham Rochester Kent ME3 7JH

  Redevelopment of barn (building 5) and reconstruction of adjoining building (building 8).

  Received 9 Feb, published by the council 26 Jul 2026 Householder
• 20260744 Awaiting decision

  69 The Avenue Gravesend Kent DA11 0LX

  Erection of single storey outbuilding to be used for office/recreation/storage in rear garden.

  Received 22 Jul, published by the council 28 Aug 2026 Householder