20251126

1. 6 Nov 2025

   Received by Gravesham

2. 29 Dec 2025

   Decision issued: Certificate Granted

3. 26 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.

Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.

A lawful development certificate is a legal determination, not a planning judgement. It asks the council to confirm either that existing use or works are lawful, often through the passage of time, or that a proposal would not need planning permission at all. The applicant must prove the facts; the merits of the scheme are not considered.

More on lawful development applications in our guide

• 20230081 Granted

  The Olive Tree Telegraph Hill Higham Rochester Kent ME3 7NW

  Erection of a detached double garage

  30 Jan 2023 55m away Full applications
• 20260349 Awaiting decision

  23 Telegraph Hill Higham Rochester Kent ME3 7NW

  Demolition of existing conservatory. Erection of a part single storey part two storey rear extension. Erection of two two storey side extensions with dormer roof extensions to the front and one rooflight to the side roof slope. Erection of a two storey front extension and two storey porch. Erection of a detached double garage.

  1 Apr 2026 147m away Householder
• 20230005 Refused

  Higham Grange Hermitage Road Higham Rochester Kent ME3 7NE

  Application for a Lawful Development Certificate in respect of the continued use of previous stable building as a 3 bedroom residential dwelling ancillary to the main house 'Higham Grange'

  4 Jan 2023 160m away Lawful development
• 20251212 Granted

  Winterfell Lodge 30 Telegraph Hill Higham Rochester Kent ME3 7NW

  Extension to existing front porch with addition of a roof light and enlargement of existing rear balcony.

  27 Nov 2025 162m away Full applications
• 20230043 Granted

  82A Hermitage Road Higham Rochester Kent ME3 7DD

  Application for a Lawful Development Certificate in respect of the loft conversion with rear dormer and skylights to front roof slope

  19 Jan 2023 182m away Lawful development
• 20260155 Granted

  25 Hermitage Road Higham Rochester Kent ME3 7DD

  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.

  6 Feb 2026 226m away Prior approval

• 20260599 Granted

  88 Vale Road Northfleet Gravesend Kent DA11 8DA

  Application for a Proposed Lawful Development Certificate; Erection of a single-storey outbuilding for ancillary use to the main dwelling.

  9 Jun 2026 Lawful development
• 20260590 Granted

  24 Barley Drive Gravesend Kent DA11 7GP

  Application for a Proposed Lawful Development Certificate; erection of a single storey rear extension with roof lights and French folding doors.

  8 Jun 2026 Lawful development
• 20260586 Refused

  Sunny Side Round Street Cobham Gravesend Kent DA13 9AY

  Application for a Proposed Lawful Development Certificate; Erection of a two storey rear extension and single storey side extension.

  5 Jun 2026 Lawful development
• 20260576 Granted

  Sunny Side Round Street Cobham Gravesend Kent DA13 9AY

  Application for a Proposed Lawful Development Certificate; Erection of a single storey garden building.

  3 Jun 2026 Lawful development
• 20260758 Awaiting decision

  15 Upper Avenue Istead Rise Gravesend Kent DA13 9DA

  Application for a Proposed Lawful Development Certificate; Installation of a dropped kerb and front driveway.

  27 Jul 2026 Lawful development