Blean, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Blean, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
Planning applications in Blean are administered by Ashford Borough Council. View the full Ashford Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Blean
Blean is a village and civil parish located in the Canterbury district of Kent, England. Nestled in the heart of the Forest of Blean, the parish is predominantly covered by ancient woodland, offering a unique natural environment. The village itself is spread along the road connecting Canterbury and Whitstable, making it an area of interest for planning applications, particularly for developments that respect its rich ecological heritage. The parish, formerly known as St Cosmus and St Damian in the Blean, was officially renamed "Blean" on 1 April 2019.
Population: 5,589 · Area: 13.7 km²
District: Blean
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £371,260 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Canterbury
- Parliamentary constituency: Herne Bay and Sandwich
- LSOA: Canterbury 011E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Blean.
- 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 Blean based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
347 planning applications found near Blean.
- - The Fir Trees School Lane Blean Kent CT2 9JA
T1 & T2-Silver Birch tree, reduce crown by 1/3. G1-3 pine trees, reduce crown by 1/3.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2026-06-03
View full details - - 37 Blean Hill Blean Kent CT2 9EF
Retrospective erection of 1.8m close boarded fence to front boundary.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2025-12-15
View full details - - 14 Westfield Blean Kent CT2 9ER
Variation of condition 4 (glazing) of planning permission CA/25/01275/FUL for the two-storey rear extension, front porch and insertion of side first floor window following demolition of existing rear
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2025-12-02
View full details - - 36 Blean Hill Blean Kent CT2 9EF
Formation of access together with relocation of existing fence, following removal of roadside gate.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2025-11-27
View full details - - Peacock Cottage 29A Tyler Hill Road Blean Kent CT2 9HT
G1 circled red 2 x Lime trees located in the front garden - re-pollard to previous points. T2 circled green Ash tree located in the rear garden - re-pollard to previous points.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2025-10-09
View full details - - 14 Westfield Blean Kent CT2 9ER
Two-storey rear extension, front porch and insertion of side first floor window following demolition of existing rear conservatory.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2025-07-17
View full details - - 8 Mount Pleasant Blean Kent CT2 9EU
Single-storey rear extension and front porch extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2025-06-26
View full details - - 36 Blean Hill Blean Kent CT2 9EF
Application for determination as to whether prior approval is required for new surface, on the existing access route to the barn, stables and pig sty.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2025-06-18
View full details - - 60 Blean Common Blean Kent CT2 9EY
Single-storey front, side and rear extensions together with raising the height of the roof with rear dormer windows, following demolition of existing conservatory and front extension to garage.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2025-03-31
View full details - - 36 Blean Hill Blean Kent CT2 9EF
Application for lawful development certificate for proposed change of use of existing agricultural access to primary access and associated works.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2025-03-26
View full details - - The Church Of Saint Cosmus Saint Damian Tyler Hill Road Blean Kent CT2 9HU
Variation of condition 2 (drawings) of planning permission CA/24/00565/FUL for the single-storey extension to West elevation of Church outbuilding together with enlargement of existing windows; to all
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2025-02-04
View full details - - 33 Blean Hill Blean Kent CT2 9EF
Two-storey side extension, first floor rear extension, porch to front and solar panels to side elevation together with external material changes following demolition of existing porch, garage and side
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2025-01-27
View full details - - 26 Tyler Hill Road Blean Kent CT2 9HT
Prior approval for change of use from offices to 2 dwellings
Status: Permitted | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2024-12-24
View full details - - 8 Blean Common Blean Kent CT2 9ES
Two-storey detached dwelling.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2024-12-12
View full details - - 44 Tile Kiln Hill Blean Kent CT2 9EE
Apple tree, Prune crown by 20% close to the house. Hazelnut tree, cut back tree for safety reasons by 10%. Yew tree, reduce top hedge by 30%.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2024-11-28
View full details - - 3 Westfield Blean Kent CT2 9ER
Porch to side elevation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2024-10-02
View full details - - 20 School Lane Blean Kent CT2 9JA
T1 - Hazel, fell in front garden.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2024-09-23
View full details - - 46 Tile Kiln Hill Blean Kent CT2 9EE
T1- Horse Chestnut tree to the rear left of the garden, crown reduce by 25-30%.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2024-09-16
View full details - - 8 Blean Common Blean Kent CT2 9ES
Two-storey detached dwelling following demolition of existing single-storey detached dwelling.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2024-07-26
View full details - - 30 Tile Kiln Hill Blean Kent CT2 9EE
Roof extension together with juliet balcony to existing extension East elevation.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2024-05-23
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A brief summary of Blean in Kent
Blean is a village and civil parish located in the Canterbury district of Kent, England. Nestled in the heart of the Forest of Blean, the parish is predominantly covered by ancient woodland, offering a unique natural environment. The village itself is spread along the road connecting Canterbury and Whitstable, making it an area of interest for planning applications, particularly for developments that respect its rich ecological heritage. The parish, formerly known as St Cosmus and St Damian in the Blean, was officially renamed "Blean" on 1 April 2019. The settlement has a population of approximately 5,589. It sits within the Blean district.
Blean covers an area of approximately 13.7 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
Property prices in Blean show an average sale price of £371,260, 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 Blean a particularly low-crime area.
Blean has 7 conservation areas within its boundaries: Amery Court, Blean, Canterbury and Whitstable Railway, Hackington and Blean, Upper Harbledown, Hothe Court, Blean, Canterbury Whitstable Road, Tyler Hill. 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 Blean includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Church Woods, Blean SSSI; 20 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Blean Complex. 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, Blean 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 Blean
In the last 24 months, 44 planning applications were submitted near Blean. Of these, 87% were approved, with an average decision time of 72 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Blean maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision period of 72 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Blean were full planning applications (24), listed building and heritage (7), tree works (4). Full planning applications account for 55% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 42 smaller schemes were submitted.
6 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 5 were dismissed (17% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 26 applications
- Refused: 2 applications
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 14 applications
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