Agenda

Planning Committee - Wednesday, 23 September 2026 6.30pm

Venue: St George's Centre, Pembroke, Chatham Maritime, Chatham ME4 4UH. View directions

Contact: Julie Francis-Beard, Democratic Services Officer 

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Items
No. Item

1.

Apologies for absence

2.

Record of meeting pdf icon PDF 268 KB

To approve the record of the meeting held on 26 August 2026.

3.

Urgent matters by reason of special circumstances

The Chairperson will announce any late items which do not appear on the main agenda but which he/she has agreed should be considered by reason of special circumstances to be specified in the report. 

4.

Declarations of Disclosable Pecuniary Interests and Other Significant Interests pdf icon PDF 371 KB

Members are invited to disclose any Disclosable Pecuniary Interests or Other Significant Interests in accordance with the Member Code of Conduct. Guidance on this is set out in agenda item 4.

5.

Planning application - MC/26/1272 65 Copenhagen Road, Gillingham, Medway ME7 4RU pdf icon PDF 380 KB

Gillingham South Ward

Retrospective change of use from residential dwelling (Class C3) to a 5-bedroom 5-person house in multiple occupation (HMO) (Class C4).

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6.

Planning application - MC/26/1348 9 Clive Road, Rochester, Medway ME1 3BZ pdf icon PDF 419 KB

Rochester East and Warren Wood Ward

Change of use of existing dwellinghouse (Class C3) to children's home (Class C2).

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7.

Planning application - MC/26/0561 St John Fisher School, 79 Maidstone Road, Chatham, Medway ME4 6DP pdf icon PDF 409 KB

Fort Pitt Ward

Conversion of the existing building to accommodate up to 11 residential units, (demolition of existing extensions), and the construction of an apartment block to the rear accommodating up to 12 units with associated works for access, parking and infrastructure.

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8.

National Scheme of Delegation for Planning Applications pdf icon PDF 189 KB

This report sets out proposed changes to the Council’s Constitution linked to a new national scheme of delegation following introduction of planning regulations which come into effect on 31 October 2026.

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