Medway Council • MC/26/0429
Conversion of detached outbuilding to annexe in Green Belt and AONB
1 Ranscombe Farm Cottages Sundridge Hill Cuxton Rochester Medway ME2 1LA
Outbuilding conversion to annexe in protected Green Belt countryside
- Status
- pending
- Type
- householder
- Received
- 2026-03-03
- Consultation ends
- 2026-03-27
ImpactAutomated estimate
Summary
The owner of a cottage in Cuxton has applied to convert an existing detached outbuilding into a separate annexe. No new building is proposed — the work involves changing how an existing structure is used and likely fitting it out for residential use. The property sits in a quiet rural spot on Sundridge Hill. The area is part of the Kent Downs, a stretch of countryside given special protection because of its natural beauty. It is also within the Green Belt, where councils strictly control new development to keep the countryside open. Ancient woodland known as GREAT WOOD lies just a couple of minutes' walk away, and Cobham Woods, a nationally protected nature site, is a short walk from the property. Eight nearby properties have a direct view of the site.
What you can do
You can comment on this application using the reference MC/26/0429 on the Medway Council planning website. The council can consider impacts on the Green Belt, the protected landscape, wildlife, and the character of the area. Comments must focus on planning matters — personal opinions about the applicant are not taken into account.