Bladbean, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bladbean, Kent.
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About Bladbean
Bladbean is a quaint hamlet located in Kent, England, nestled between Canterbury and Folkestone. Positioned along a minor road to the east of Stelling Minnis, it falls within the civil parish of Elham, making it a unique area for potential planning applications.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Canterbury
- Parliamentary constituency: Canterbury
- LSOA: Canterbury 017B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Bladbean.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bladbean.
- 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 Bladbean based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Bladbean.
- - Dane Farm House Dane Hill Road Bladbean Kent CT4 6LY
Details submitted pursuant to conditions 3 (CEMP) 5 (Biodiversity) 6 (materials) and 7 (contaminated runoff) of planning permission CA/23/00118.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2026-01-15
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A brief summary of Bladbean in Kent
Bladbean is a quaint hamlet located in Kent, England, nestled between Canterbury and Folkestone. Positioned along a minor road to the east of Stelling Minnis, it falls within the civil parish of Elham, making it a unique area for potential planning applications.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Bladbean a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Bladbean includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Lynsore Bottom SSSI, Parkgate Down SSSI; 20 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Kent Downs; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Parkgate Down. 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, Bladbean 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 Bladbean
In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Bladbean. The average decision time was 120 days.
With an average of 120 days, decisions near Bladbean take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Bladbean were full planning applications (2), listed building and heritage (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
- 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.