Repairs and small changes proposed to a protected old building on Maidstone Road

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Summary

The owner of 19 Maidstone Road is asking for permission to carry out a range of works to a protected old building. These include adding a rear extension, painting the timber cladding, fixing the top of the chimney, replacing the kitchen door, swapping three window sills, renewing the porch latticework, and placing a temporary shed in the front garden. The building is one of five protected old buildings on this stretch of Maidstone Road. It sits right beside Chatham Railway Station, with a busy road nearby and more than a dozen transport stops within a short walk. Because the building is protected, the council will look closely at whether each part of the work fits with the character and history of the property. A heritage statement explaining the impact of the changes has not been submitted with the application.

What you can do

You can comment on this application on the Medway Council planning portal using reference MC/26/0352. The council can only consider planning matters — such as the impact on the historic building and the surrounding area. Personal opinions about the applicant are not taken into account. The deadline for comments will be shown on the council's website.