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26 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Barham · updated daily · Canterbury City Council

Planning in Barham

Approved
95%
36 of 36 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Barham in the last 24 months, from Canterbury City Council's planning register.

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Around Barham

Postcode districts

CT4 373 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Canterbury City Council

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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. 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.

There are currently no active flood warnings for the Barham area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Barham a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Barham has 18 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Barham, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 42 planning applications were submitted near Barham. Of these, 95% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (16), listed building and heritage (11), tree works (2).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Barham?
In the last 24 months, 42 planning applications were submitted near Barham. The approval rate is 95%.
How long do planning decisions take near Barham?
The average planning decision time near Barham is 59 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Barham?
The planning approval rate near Barham is 95%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Barham?
The most common type of planning application near Barham is full planning applications, with 16 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Barham?
You can search and track planning applications near Barham on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.