20260619

1. 15 Jun 2026

   Received by Gravesham

2. 16 Jun 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 26 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development. Extensions of time are common.

This application is with Gravesham for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.

The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.

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

• 20260334 Refused

  26 St Johns Road Higham Rochester Kent ME3 7BZ

  Demolition of existing garage and shed. Erection of external storage building. Erection of single storey side extension with roof lights, new front porch and extension to raised patio.

  30 Mar 2026 0m away Householder
• 20260053 Granted

  3 High View Higham Rochester Kent ME3 7HR

  Demolition of existing garage, side extension and porch. Erection of single storey side/rear extension and porch. Loft conversion into habitable rooms with rear dormer and roof lights to front roof slope.

  16 Jan 2026 150m away Householder
• 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 166m away Prior approval
• 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 210m away Lawful development
• 20260223 Awaiting decision

  Land North Of High View School Lane Higham Rochester Kent ME3 7HP

  Application for Outline application with all/some matters reserved for the development of up to 50 residential dwellings (including affordable housing), vehicular access road from School Lane, internal roads, car parking, landscaping, public open space, and other associated works and infrastructure. All matters to be reserved with the exception of the main site access.

  26 Feb 2026 263m away Outline
• 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 346m away Lawful development

• 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