Search Blean planning applications
20 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Blean · updated daily · Canterbury City Council
Only 6 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.
- 42 Tile Kiln Hill Blean Kent CT2 9EEAwaiting decision5 day exemption request- Goats Willow Tree removal of tree located on right-side border in rear garden. Goats Willow Tree, Location: Right-side border, Approximate height / trunk diameter: 17m. Tree split at and a substantial section has fallen across the right-hand boundary fence, We have instructed a qualified tree surgeon, who has inspected the tree and confirmed in writing that it is dangerous and requires removal without delay.Received 2 Nov 2026CA/26/01802
- The Damsons 41A Chapel Lane Blean Kent CT2 9HEAwaiting decisionTPO 4/2013 - Fell 11 dead Ash trees and fell Goat Willow located to land at rear of The Damsons.Received 30 Oct 2026CA/26/01761
- Tarbarn 31 Tyler Hill Road Blean Kent CT2 9HTApprovedApplication for lawful development certificate for proposed replacement of garage door with window.Received 21 Oct 2026Decided 29 Oct 2026CA/26/01696
- The Damsons 41A Chapel Lane Blean Kent CT2 9HEWithdrawnTPO No.4/2013, trees marked as blue on sketch plan - Fell located to land at rear.Received 22 Sep 2026Decided 5 Nov 2026CA/26/01560
- Denstead Wood/Hunstead Wood/Oak South BleanApprovedFelling Licence application 019/2576/2026 - Denstead Wood/Hunstead Wood/Oak South Blean.Received 11 Aug 2026Decided 25 Aug 2026CA/26/01346
Planning in Blean
- Approved
- 84%
- 27 of 29 decided
- Decision time
- about 12 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Blean in the last 24 months, from Canterbury City Council's planning register.
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CT2 306 applications in the last 12 months
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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. 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.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Blean 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 Blean a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Blean has 22 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
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.
To comment on or object to a planning application near Blean, 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, 44 planning applications were submitted near Blean. Of these, 84% were approved, with an average decision time of 87 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (21), listed building and heritage (4), outline applications (3). 2 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.