Planning application
26 Steven Close Luton Chatham Medway ME4 5NG
Decided. The decision notice on the council portal carries the outcome in full, including any conditions.
Proposal
Change of use from dwelling (Class C3) to children's home (Class C2)
As published by the council, reference MC/26/0052
Application record
- Reference
- MC/26/0052
- Status
- Decided
- Received
- 14 Jan 2026
- Validated
- 14 Jan 2026
- Postcode
- ME4 5NG
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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14 Jan 2026
Received by Medway
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7 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
After the decision
The process from here
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