How long do planning decisions take near Barrow Green?

The average planning decision time near Barrow Green is 53 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 Barrow Green?

The planning approval rate near Barrow Green is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Barrow Green?

The most common type of planning application near Barrow Green is discharge of conditions, with 7 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Barrow Green?

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Barrow Green, Kent Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Barrow Green, Kent.

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About Barrow Green

Teynham is a quaint village and civil parish located in the borough of Swale, Kent. Nestled between Sittingbourne and Faversham, it lies just north of the A2 road and encompasses the hamlet of Conyer, situated on an inlet of the Swale. The parish also includes the hamlets of Deerton Street, Frognal, and Teynham Street, making it a unique area for potential planning applications.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £331,745 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Swale
Parliamentary constituency: Faversham and Mid Kent
LSOA: Swale 016B

Crime Statistics

30 crimes reported in 2026-03.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 10
anti-social-behaviour: 7
criminal-damage-arson: 3
shoplifting: 3
other-theft: 2
possession-of-weapons: 2
burglary: 1
vehicle-crime: 1
other-crime: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Barrow Green.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Barrow 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 Barrow Green based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Barrow Green.

26/501335/FULL - ISP School Teynham Castlewood Farm Conyer Road Teynham Kent ME9 9EA
Section 73 - Application for variation of condition 1 (to allow extension of the timeframe for the retention of the temporary classroom buildings and car parking for a time period of up to 31st July 2
Status: Undecided | Council: Maidstone | Date: 2026-04-08
- ISP School Teynham Castlewood Farm Conyer Road Teynham Kent ME9 9EA
Section 73 - Application for variation of condition 1 (to allow extension of the timeframe for the retention of the temporary classroom buildings and car parking for a time period of up to 31st July 2
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-04-08
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A brief summary of Barrow Green in Kent

Property prices in Barrow Green show an average sale price of £331,745, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The Barrow Green area recorded 30 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.

Barrow Green has one conservation area within its boundaries: Cellar Hill and Greenstreet. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Barrow Green includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): The Swale SSSI; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): The Swale; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: The Swale. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Barrow Green

In the last 24 months, 19 planning applications were submitted near Barrow Green. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Barrow Green may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 53 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Barrow Green were discharge of conditions (7), full planning applications (6), outline applications (1).

In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 1 medium-scale application, 13 smaller schemes were submitted.

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