Barham, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Barham, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
About Barham
Barham is a village and civil parish located in the City of Canterbury district of Kent, England, approximately 6 miles southeast of Canterbury and 8 miles north of Folkestone. This positioning makes Barham a strategically located area for planning applications, catering to both rural development and accessibility to nearby urban centres.
Population: 1,321 (2021) · Area: 14.5 km²
District: Canterbury
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Area Information
- Admin district: Canterbury
- Parliamentary constituency: Canterbury
- LSOA: Canterbury 018B
Crime Statistics
2 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Crime Breakdown
- criminal-damage-arson: 1
- possession-of-weapons: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Barham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Barham.
- 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 Barham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
8 planning applications found near Barham.
- - The Manor Valley Road Barham Kent CT4 6PN
Installation of free standing ground mounted solar panels.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2026-04-23
View full details - - Barham House Nursing Home The Street Barham Kent CT4 6PA
Application for Listed Building Consent for internal alterations including installation of flexible stainless steel flue liners within existing chimney flue.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - Vine Cottage Rectory Lane Barham Kent CT4 6PD
T1 Magnolia tree located to the front of the property - 2 metre crown reduction.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2026-02-06
View full details - - St Marys Valley Road Barham Kent CT4 6PL
Details submitted pursuant to condition 4 (cycle storage), 9 (lighting),10 (biodiversity) of planning permission CA/25/00902/VAR.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2026-01-12
View full details - - The Manor Valley Road Barham Kent CT4 6PN
Application for Listed Building Consent for external and internal alterations including reconstruction of fire-damaged outbuilding.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2025-10-14
View full details - - Adjacent To Barham Court Farm And Adjacent To Corner Cottage Church Lane Barham Kent CT4 6PB
T1) Sycamore Tree adjacent to Barham Court Farm 2.5 metre Crown reduction, T2) Field Maple Tree Adjacent to Corner Cottage, Church Lane 2.5 metre Crown reduction.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2025-09-24
View full details - - Barham Court Rectory Lane Barham Kent CT4 6PD
T1- Sycamore, Fell to ground level. T2- Ash, fell to ground level. T3- Ash, fell to ground level to the north of Barham Court
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2024-09-06
View full details - - Barham House Nursing Home The Street Barham Kent CT4 6PA
Change of use from Nursing Home to 2 dwellings together with 2 two-storey detached dwellings following demolition of existing extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2024-06-07
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A brief summary of Barham in Kent
Barham is a village and civil parish located in the City of Canterbury district of Kent, England, approximately 6 miles southeast of Canterbury and 8 miles north of Folkestone. This positioning makes Barham a strategically located area for planning applications, catering to both rural development and accessibility to nearby urban centres. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,321 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Canterbury district.
Barham covers an area of approximately 14.5 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
Neighbourhood safety in Barham is generally good, with just 2 crimes reported in the most recent period.
Barham has 8 conservation areas within its boundaries: Derringstone, Charlton Park, Elham Valley Railway, Barham North, Barham, Out Elmstead, Broome Park, Ileden Park, Kingston, Kingston. 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 Barham includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Ileden and Oxenden Woods SSSI; 16 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, Barham 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 Barham
In the last 24 months, 24 planning applications were submitted near Barham. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 68 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Barham may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 68 days on average, decisions near Barham slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Barham were full planning applications (11), listed building and heritage (11), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 46% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 23 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Out Elmstead planning applications
- Derringstone planning applications
- Kingston planning applications
- Gravel Castle planning applications
- Ileden planning applications
- Lodge Lees planning applications
- Marley planning applications
- Womenswold planning applications
Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.