Anvil Green, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Anvil Green, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
About Anvil Green
Anvil Green is a quaint settlement situated near Waltham in Kent, approximately nine miles northeast of Ashford. Originally known as Handival Green in the 1841 census, it adopted its current name by 1851, reflecting its historical evolution. This charming locale may be of interest for planning applications due to its proximity to Ashford and its development potential within the Kent area.
District: Canterbury
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £322,650 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Canterbury
- Parliamentary constituency: Canterbury
- LSOA: Canterbury 018D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Anvil Green.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Anvil Green.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Anvil Green based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Anvil Green.
- - Handville Green Anvil Green Road Waltham Kent CT4 7EU
5 day exemption for T1 Ash tree located to the rear of the property - fell. T2 Silver Birch located to the front of the property - fell.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - Handville Green Anvil Green Road Waltham Kent CT4 7EU
Single-storey detached stable block following demolition of existing stable block.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2024-08-12
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A brief summary of Anvil Green in Kent
Anvil Green is a quaint settlement situated near Waltham in Kent, approximately nine miles northeast of Ashford. Originally known as Handival Green in the 1841 census, it adopted its current name by 1851, reflecting its historical evolution. This charming locale may be of interest for planning applications due to its proximity to Ashford and its development potential within the Kent area. It sits within the Canterbury district.
Property prices in Anvil Green show an average sale price of £322,650, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Anvil Green a particularly low-crime area.
Anvil Green has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE, Hault Farm, Waltham, Anvil Green, Waltham, Waltham. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Anvil Green includes 17 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Kent Downs. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Anvil Green planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Anvil Green
In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Anvil Green. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 42 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Anvil Green may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 42 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Anvil Green were full planning applications (4), outline applications (1), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 67% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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Related Planning Guides
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