Planning reference: MC/23/1934

Appeals reference: 6002996

Location: Land off Ratcliffe Highway, Hoo St Werburgh, Kent, ME3 8PX

Reason for inquiry: Appeal by Gladman

Outline planning application (all matters reserved except for access) for building up to 240 residential dwellings, including 25% affordable housing, vehicle access point from Ratcliffe Highway, open space area, landscaping and associated works. 

The appeal is being considered by an inspector at a public planning inquiry starting on Wednesday 3 June 2026 at 10am at Chattenden Community Centre, Swinton Avenue, Chattenden, Rochester, Kent, ME3 8PH.

The inquiry is expected to sit for 6 days on:

  • Wednesday 3 June 
  • Thursday 4 June
  • Friday 5 June
  • Tuesday 9 June
  • Wednesday 10 June.

A virtual session will be held on Thursday 11 June 2026 from 9.30am.

Join the virtual session for appeal 6002996.

The number of sitting days may be subject to change.

You can view documents relating to the inquiry and filter by:

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