Extension, cladding and repairs proposed at protected old building in Chatham

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Summary

The owner has applied to build a rear extension, add timber cladding to the outside, restore the top of a chimney, replace the kitchen door, replace three window sills, replace lattice work on the porch, and place a temporary shed in the front garden. The house at 19 Maidstone Road is itself a protected old building. There are four other protected old buildings within about a one-minute walk, including a statue on New Road. The area around the property is dense with historic buildings. Because the house is a protected old building, the council must consider whether the work is in keeping with its historic character. A Heritage Statement — a document explaining how the work respects the building's history — has not been submitted with this application.

What you can do

You can comment on this application using reference MC/26/0351 on the Medway Council planning portal. The council can only consider matters that affect the area around the building, its appearance, or its historic character — they cannot take into account personal disputes or property values. Comments must be submitted before the decision is made.