How long do planning decisions take near Blean?

The average planning decision time near Blean is 77 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 Blean?

The planning approval rate near Blean is 91%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Blean?

The most common type of planning application near Blean is full planning applications, with 9 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Blean?

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Blean, Kent Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Blean, Kent.

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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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Area Information

Admin district: Canterbury
Parliamentary constituency: Herne Bay and Sandwich
LSOA: Canterbury 011E

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Blean.

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

6 planning applications found near Blean.

- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 3 Westfield Blean Kent CT2 9ER
Porch to side elevation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2024-10-02
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- 50 Tile Kiln Hill Blean Kent CT2 9EE
T1) reduce Conifer tree by 30%(retrospective).
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2024-05-01
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A brief summary of Blean in Kent

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.

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.

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Planning Activity in Blean

In the last 24 months, 18 planning applications were submitted near Blean. Of these, 91% were approved, with an average decision time of 77 days.

This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Blean.

The average decision period of 77 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 (9), outline applications (2), tree works (2). Full planning applications account for 50% 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, 16 smaller schemes were submitted.

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