Planning application
IPM Site Vacant Land To The East Of Laker Road, Medway Rochester ME1 3QY
Decided. The decision notice on the council portal carries the outcome in full, including any conditions.
Proposal
Details of Biodiversity Gain Plan pursuant to planning permission MC/25/0848 for (Temporary use of land for the parking of staff vehicles and associated works during the construction of new factory facilities at BAE Rochester for a period of four years)
As published by the council, reference MC/25/2191
Application record
- Reference
- MC/25/2191
- Status
- Decided
- Received
- 7 Nov 2025
- Validated
- 10 Nov 2025
- Postcode
- ME1 3QY
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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7 Nov 2025
Received by Medway
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10 Nov 2025
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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7 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
After the decision
The process from here
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