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3 St Johns Road Higham Rochester Kent ME3 7BY

Awaiting decision Gravesham 20261050

Works: Extension Small domestic

Read from the description, not a valuation. How we read the register

Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.

Proposal

Prior approval application for a single storey rear extension with a depth of 7.87 metres, maximum height of 2.95 metres and eaves height of 2.95 metres.

As published by the council, reference 20261050

Application record

Reference
20261050
Status
Pending Consideration
Received
26 Oct 2026
Validated
27 Oct 2026
Ward
Higham And Shorne
Parish
Higham
Postcode
ME3 7BY

Comment by 18 November 2026

The council is taking comments on this application until then. Comments go to Gravesham through their own planning portal.

Site history

Applications at this address on the Gravesham register

This site has had 2 applications since 2026: 0 approved, 1 refused.

  • 20260847 Refused

    3 St Johns Road Higham Rochester Kent ME3 7BY

    Demolition of the existing rear conservatory. Erection of a single storey rear extension with roof light. Erection of a open entrance porch. Removal of chimney and associated internal works. Replacement of all fenestration, pitched roof tiles and external render. Installation of a dropped kerb.

    Decided 19 Oct 2026

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 26 Oct 2026

    Received by Gravesham

  2. 27 Oct 2026

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 28 Oct 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  4. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 22 December 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

    Gravesham took a median of 56 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

Who's behind it

Company information only, from the register and Companies House

Steve Baker Architect Agent, an architecture practice registered in Tonbridge

Active · incorporated 2018 · Tonbridge

31 applications on PlanIndex · across 3 councils · 76% granted

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What happens while it is decided

This application is with Gravesham for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Gravesham's median decision took 56 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

About this record

The published feed does not state which type of application this is; the register entry on Gravesham's portal will say. Our guide explains the common types.

Nearby applications

Within 0.3 miles

  • 3 St Johns Road Higham Rochester Kent ME3 7BY

    20260847 Submitted 24 Aug 2026 50 yards away

    Demolition of the existing rear conservatory. Erection of a single storey rear extension with roof light. Erection of a open entrance porch. Removal of chimney and associated internal works. Replacement of all fenestration, pitched roof tiles and external render. Installation of a dropped kerb.

    Refused Extension Loft or dormer +3 25 docs
    Small domestic

  • 25 Hermitage Road Higham Rochester Kent ME3 7DD

    20260155 Submitted 6 Feb 2026 50 yards away

    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.

    Granted Prior approval Extension 5 docs
    Small domestic

  • 9 St Johns Road Higham Rochester Kent ME3 7BZ

    20230210 Submitted 2 Mar 2023 100 yards away

    Application for a Lawful Development Certificate in respect of the proposed erection of a single storey rear extension.

    Granted Lawful development Extension 8 docs
    Small domestic

  • 82A Hermitage Road Higham Rochester Kent ME3 7DD

    20230043 Submitted 19 Jan 2023 100 yards away

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

    Granted Lawful development Loft or dormer 8 docs

  • 9 St Johns Road Higham Rochester Kent ME3 7BZ

    20260802 Submitted 7 Aug 2026 150 yards away

    Application for a Proposed Lawful Development Certificate; Installation of a dropped kerb in association with existing driveway.

    Decided

  • 26 St Johns Road Higham Rochester Kent ME3 7BZ

    20260619 Submitted 15 Jun 2026 150 yards away

    Application for a Proposed Lawful Development Certificate; a roof extension and single-storey side extension.

    Decided Extension
    Small domestic