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Willow Platt Hermitage Road Higham Rochester Kent ME3 7NF

Granted Gravesham 20251022 Full Planning Application

Works: New dwelling Extension Demolition Small domestic

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Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.

Proposal

Application for variation of condition 2 attached to planning permission reference number 20250481 for demolition of bungalow and erection of a two storey self build dwelling on the site of the former bungalow (part retrospective); to allow front gable projection, porch, reduction to single storey rear projection with pyramid light above.

As published by the council, reference 20251022

Application record

Reference
20251022
Type
Full Planning Application
Status
Application Permitted
Decision
Granted As published: Permitted
Received
10 Oct 2025
Validated
28 Oct 2025
Decided
19 Dec 2025
Ward
Higham And Shorne
Parish
Higham
Decision by
Delegated Decision
Postcode
ME3 7NF

Site history

Applications at this address on the Gravesham register

This site has had 6 applications since 2023: 5 approved, 1 refused.

  • 20260587 Granted

    Willow Platt Hermitage Road Higham Rochester Kent ME3 7NF

    Erection of detached garage, increased ridge height, erection of a rear dormer, conversion of the roof space to habitable rooms and rooflights to the front.

    Decided 16 Oct 2026
  • 20260375 Granted

    Willow Platt Hermitage Road Higham Rochester Kent ME3 7NF

    Application for approval of condition 12 and 14 attached to planning permission reference number 20251022 relating to details of how the vehicle parking areas formed, surfaced, drained and marked out in accordance with a scheme and a detailed plan(s) showing how the development will enhance biodiversity.

    Decided 19 Aug 2026 Conditions
  • 20260022 Granted

    Willow Platt Hermitage Road Higham Rochester Kent ME3 7NF

    Application for approval of condition 3, 5, 7 and 10 attached to planning permission reference number 20251022 relating to a comprehensive Code of Construction Practice, details and samples of all materials and finishes to be used in the external faces of the building, a scheme detailing the proposed hard surface treatments and screening by walls, fences or other means, and a scheme detailing the proposed soft landscaping.

    Decided 9 Apr 2026 Conditions
  • 20230345 Refused

    Willow Platt Hermitage Road Higham Rochester Kent ME3 7NF

    Application for prior approval under Schedule 2, Part 1, Class AA of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) for enlargement of a dwelling by construction of additional storey with a maximum height of 7.95 metres.

    Decided 24 May 2023 Householder
  • 20230251 Granted

    Willow Platt Hermitage Road Higham Rochester Kent ME3 7NF

    Prior approval application for a single storey rear extension with a depth of 8.00 metres, maximum height of 4.00 metres and eaves height of 2.59 metres.

    Decided 11 Apr 2023 Prior approval

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 10 Oct 2025

    Received by Gravesham

  2. 28 Oct 2025

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 19 Dec 2025

    Decision issued: Permitted

  4. 11 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

13 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

Gravesham granted permission on 19 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.

About full applications

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go, with siting, design, access and landscaping all fixed at this stage. More in our guide to planning application types.

Nearby applications

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  • Willow Platt Hermitage Road Higham Rochester Kent ME3 7NF

    20260022 Submitted 9 Jan 2026 50 yards away

    Application for approval of condition 3, 5, 7 and 10 attached to planning permission reference number 20251022 relating to a comprehensive Code of Construction Practice, details and samples of all materials and finishes to be used in the external faces of the building, a scheme detailing the proposed hard surface treatments and screening by walls, fences or other means, and a scheme detailing the proposed soft landscaping.

    Granted Conditions 23 docs
  • Willow Platt Hermitage Road Higham Rochester Kent ME3 7NF

    20230345 Submitted 6 Apr 2023 50 yards away

    Application for prior approval under Schedule 2, Part 1, Class AA of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) for enlargement of a dwelling by construction of additional storey with a maximum height of 7.95 metres.

    Refused Householder 10 docs
    Domestic
  • Willow Platt Hermitage Road Higham Rochester Kent ME3 7NF

    20260375 Submitted 10 Apr 2026 100 yards away

    Application for approval of condition 12 and 14 attached to planning permission reference number 20251022 relating to details of how the vehicle parking areas formed, surfaced, drained and marked out in accordance with a scheme and a detailed plan(s) showing how the development will enhance biodiversity.

    Granted Conditions 7 docs
  • Willow Platt Hermitage Road Higham Rochester Kent ME3 7NF

    20230251 Submitted 16 Mar 2023 100 yards away

    Prior approval application for a single storey rear extension with a depth of 8.00 metres, maximum height of 4.00 metres and eaves height of 2.59 metres.

    Granted Prior approval Extension 10 docs
    Small domestic
  • Mill House Hermitage Road Higham Rochester Kent ME3 7ND

    20250602 Submitted 17 Jun 2025 350 yards away

    Demolition of rear sun room and erection of a single storey rear extension with roof light.

    Refused Householder Extension Loft or dormer +1 15 docs
    Small domestic
  • Mill House Hermitage Road Higham Rochester Kent ME3 7ND

    20250603 Submitted 17 Jun 2025 350 yards away

    Application for Listed Building Consent; Demolition of rear sun room and erection of a single storey rear extension with roof light.

    Refused Heritage and listed buildings Extension Loft or dormer +1 13 docs
    Small domestic

In Gravesham

  • 20260903 Awaiting decision

    St Josephs Convent Of Mercy Hillside Drive Gravesend Kent DA12 1NY

    Application for variation of condition 2 (Approved Plans) attached to planning permission reference number 20241161 for Change of use of surplus convent buildings into two 6-bedroom townhouses, demolition of existing single-storey extensions to the west and construction of a 2-bedroom attached chalet bungalow, reorganisation of the convent car park and alterations to create a front entrance, erection of two single-storey bays to the rear elevation, dividing up the existing garden, and forming a new driveway to access the gardens to the rear.; to allow value engineering and design development.

    Received 8 Sep, published by the council 9 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 20260896 Awaiting decision

    Unit F Hardys Corner 2 Vale Road Northfleet Gravesend Kent DA11 8BZ

    Change of use of part of existing industrial site (B2) to Hand Car Wash Facility (Sui Generis).

    Received 7 Sep, published by the council 11 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 20260888 Awaiting decision

    Land At Former Northfleet Cement Works The Shore Northfleet Gravesend Kent DA11 9AN

    Renewal of application for temporary access and associated landscaping and car parking to serve the sales suite at Harbour Village.

    Received 4 Sep, published by the council 10 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 20260864 Awaiting decision

    123 Chalk Road Gravesend Kent DA12 4UT

    Partial demolition and reconstruction/reconfiguration of existing bungalow, with gable end and rear dormer roof extensions and single storey rear extension, plus demolition of existing garage, creation of new access road and construction of 2 x four-bedroom bungalows and associated cycle, refuse storage and amenity space

    Received 27 Aug, published by the council 3 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 20260841 Awaiting decision

    22 Goodwood Crescent Gravesend Kent DA12 5EL

    Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of 2 x semi-detached 2 bedroom Dwellings, with associated subdivision of the site and landscaping.

    Received 21 Aug, published by the council 3 Sep 2026 Full applications