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Rochester Cathedral The Precinct Rochester Medway ME1 1SX

Decided Medway MC/26/0946

Works: Extension Small domestic

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

Decided. The decision notice on the council portal carries the outcome in full, including any conditions.

Proposal

Construction of external porch to the Cathedral's south door

As published by the council, reference MC/26/0946

Application record

Reference
MC/26/0946
Status
Decided
Received
18 May 2026
Validated
28 May 2026
Decided
16 Jul 2026
Ward
Rochester West & Borstal
Postcode
ME1 1SX

Site history

Applications at this address on the Medway register

This site has had 3 applications since 2023: 1 approved, 0 refused.

  • CAN/26/0396 Awaiting decision

    Rochester Cathedral The Precinct Rochester Medway ME1 1SX

    T3A -Cherry - fell to ground level as the tree is dead. Dismantle to a flat stump at near ground level Tree A - Goat willow- pollard to approx. 0.5m below previous reduction points, leaving final height 5m and crown width 2m. Tree B - Bay tree - Height reduction by approx. 2m, the height after work will be 4m and crown width 3m. T81 and T82 2 x Common lime -Remove all basal growth on main stem to 3.5m above ground. T84 - Holm oak - Remove basal growth and epicormic growth on main stem to 3.5m above ground level; lift low crown to a height of 3.5m above ground level to an even level; Reduce crown overall by 1.5m (height and radial spread). Current height 10m, finalised height 8.5m. Current radial spread 7m, finalised radial spread 5.5m T80 - London plane - Lift low hanging crown over front of Gatehouse by the removal of the 3-4 low hanging 'pendulate skirt' branches by 2-3m. Lift low hanging growth over roof of gate house and N&W walls to ensure clearance of 3m pruning of small diameter branches only. T71 - Copper beech - T77, T78 and T79 3 x Common lime - remove basal growth near ground and all epicormic growth on main stem. T68 - Holly - Reduce overall height by 2m and radial spread by 1.5-2m back to the vicinity of previously reduced proportions. Current tree height 10m, finalised tree height 8m. Current radial crown width 4m, finalised radial crown width 2m

    Decided 21 Apr 2026
  • MC/23/0017 Granted

    Rochester Cathedral The Precinct Rochester Medway ME1 1SX

    Installation of external security cameras and ANPR camara, at various locations around the Cathedral buildings

    Decided 21 Mar 2023 Full applications

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 18 May 2026

    Received by Medway

  2. 28 May 2026

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 16 Jul 2026

    Decision issued

  4. 27 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  5. 7 Aug 2026

    Status changed to Decided

    Previously Conditions.

Who's behind it

Company information only, from the register and Companies House

Thomas Ford and Partners Ltd Agent, registered in London

Active · incorporated 2017 · London

46 applications on PlanIndex · across 12 councils · 94% granted

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Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

19 documents on file for this application

  • CASE OFFICER REPORT Case Officer Report · 16 Jul 2026
  • FULL APPROVAL WITH CONDITIONS Decision Notice · 16 Jul 2026
  • SITE LOCATION PLAN Drawings · 28 May 2026
  • EXISTING BLOCK/FLOOR PLAN Drawings · 27 May 2026
  • PROPOSED BLOCK/FLOOR PLAN Drawings · 27 May 2026
  • REDACTED Application Form · 18 May 2026
  • GROUND FLOOR PLAN - EXISTING_P1 Drawings · 18 May 2026
  • CROSS SECTION - EXISTING_P1 Drawings · 18 May 2026
  • SOUTH ELEVATION - EXISTING_P1 Drawings · 18 May 2026
  • DESIGN ACCESS AND HERITAGE STATEMENT Supporting Documents · 18 May 2026
  • GROUND FLOOR PLAN - PROPOSED_P1 Drawings · 18 May 2026
  • SOUTH PORCH - FLOOR PLAN_P1 Drawings · 18 May 2026
  • SOUTH PORCH - ROOF PLAN_P1 Drawings · 18 May 2026
  • CROSS SECTION - PROPOSED_P1 Drawings · 18 May 2026
  • SOUTH PORCH - CROSS SECTION_P1 Drawings · 18 May 2026
  • SOUTH PORCH - LONG SECTION_P1 Drawings · 18 May 2026
  • SOUTH ELEVATION - PROPOSED_P1 Drawings · 18 May 2026
  • SOUTH PORCH - PROPOSED SOUTH ELEVATION_P1 Drawings · 18 May 2026
  • SOUTH PORCH - PROPOSED EAST ELEVATION_P1 Drawings · 18 May 2026

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After the decision

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  • Rochester Cathedral The Precinct Rochester Medway ME1 1SX

    CAN/26/0396 Submitted 27 Feb 2026 0m away

    T3A -Cherry - fell to ground level as the tree is dead. Dismantle to a flat stump at near ground level Tree A - Goat willow- pollard to approx. 0.5m below previous reduction points, leaving final height 5m and crown width 2m. Tree B - Bay tree - Height reduction by approx. 2m, the height after work will be 4m and crown width 3m. T81 and T82 2 x Common lime -Remove all basal growth on main stem to 3.5m above ground. T84 - Holm oak - Remove basal growth and epicormic growth on main stem to 3.5m above ground level; lift low crown to a height of 3.5m above ground level to an even level; Reduce crown overall by 1.5m (height and radial spread). Current height 10m, finalised height 8.5m. Current radial spread 7m, finalised radial spread 5.5m T80 - London plane - Lift low hanging crown over front of Gatehouse by the removal of the 3-4 low hanging 'pendulate skirt' branches by 2-3m. Lift low hanging growth over roof of gate house and N&W walls to ensure clearance of 3m pruning of small diameter branches only. T71 - Copper beech - T77, T78 and T79 3 x Common lime - remove basal growth near ground and all epicormic growth on main stem. T68 - Holly - Reduce overall height by 2m and radial spread by 1.5-2m back to the vicinity of previously reduced proportions. Current tree height 10m, finalised tree height 8m. Current radial crown width 4m, finalised radial crown width 2m

    Awaiting decision Trees 19 docs
  • King's School Rochester Minor Canon Row Rochester Medway ME1 1SX

    MC/26/0836 Submitted 5 May 2026 0m away

    Details pursuant to condition 4 (Details 1) on planning permission MC/25/2373 for Installation of new black painted timber framed windows, new signage for the main entrance into the building, alterations and replacements to existing canopies, the replacement of the main entrance doors, and one new automatic doors, installation of a new wall mounted tube light, installation of new black finish aluminium cable casings, rainwater pipe, fascias, soffits and gutters, alterations to existing hard surfaces to make accessibility improvements, the erection of a new side wall; and the installation of x 8 new Air Condenser (AC) units; and select existing windows be blocked up and rendered or bricked up with new frame for grilles and blank panel to be installed at the top of the openings.

    Decided Windows or glazing 5 docs
  • King's School Rochester Minor Canon Row Rochester Medway ME1 1SX

    MC/25/2373 Submitted 5 Dec 2025 0m away

    Installation of new black painted timber framed windows, new signage for the main entrance into the building, alterations and replacements to existing canopies, the replacement of the main entrance doors, and one new automatic doors, installation of a new wall mounted tube light, installation of new black finish aluminium cable casings, rainwater pipe, fascias, soffits and gutters, alterations to existing hard surfaces to make accessibility improvements, the erection of a new side wall; and the installation of x 8 new Air Condenser (AC) units; and select existing windows be blocked up and rendered or bricked up with new frame for grilles and blank panel to be installed at the top of the openings.

    Decided Windows or glazing
  • Garth House The Precinct Rochester Medway ME1 1SX

    CAN/25/2095 Submitted 22 Oct 2025 0m away

    69% historically approved · decision due ~17 Dec

    G1 - 20 x Lawson Cypress and small row of Yew trees - Fell in sections to near ground level T1 - Large Ailanthus - Fell in sections to near ground level

    Awaiting decision Trees
  • Rochester Cathedral Grounds The Precinct Rochester Medway ME1 1SX

    CAN/19/3169 Submitted 4 Dec 2019 2m away

    Tree A Common Elder. Fell to ground level Tree Area B Common Elder X2 and Common Holly. Fell to ground level Tree C Bay Laurel. Fell to ground level T14 Mulberry. Reduce two failed stems to South and East to a length of 5m making cuts at suitable secondary growth. Shorten dead wood by circa 1.0m to 1.5m to stabilise Tree D Fig. Coppice all stems to near ground level Tree E Goat Willow. Fell to ground level Tree F Lawson Cypress. Fell to ground level Tree G Holm Oak. Reduce to a height of 2.5m above ground level and to a distance of 2m from the stone wall and a distance of 4m from the building wall. Works to be repeated as necessary in perpetuity.

    Granted Trees 4 docs
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    MC/22/2275 Submitted 20 Sep 2022 42m away

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