Blue Bell Hill, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Blue Bell Hill, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
Planning applications in Blue Bell Hill are administered by Ashford Borough Council. View the full Ashford Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Blue Bell Hill
Blue Bell Hill, located in Kent, is a prominent chalk hill situated between Maidstone and Rochester, offering scenic views over the River Medway. It forms part of the North Downs and encompasses the Walderslade suburb of Chatham, along with the villages of Blue Bell Hill and Kit's Coty. Historically, the area was extensively quarried for chalk during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, which may influence current planning considerations.
District: Aylesford
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £287,910 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Medway
- Parliamentary constituency: Chatham and Aylesford
- LSOA: Medway 027E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Blue Bell Hill.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Blue Bell Hill.
- 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 Blue Bell Hill based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
10 planning applications found near Blue Bell Hill.
- - 20 Roman Close Chatham Kent ME5 9DJ
Two storey side extension with the demolition of existing garage and workshop
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - 259 Robin Hood Lane Blue Bell Hill Chatham Kent ME5 9QU
2 x dead Sweet Chestnut (marked as T1 and T2 in photos, aerial image and plan attached to applicants email dated 18th February 2026) - Reduce down to 3-4m high habitat poles. Standing in Woodland W1 o
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - - 25 Barling Close Chatham Kent ME5 9RL
1 x Ash (applicants ref. T1) - Crown by reduce 30% as specified. Standing in Group G2 of Tree Preservation Order.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2026-01-28
View full details - - 559 Maidstone Road Blue Bell Hill Chatham Kent ME5 9QP
Proposed single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - 15 Roman Close Chatham Kent ME5 9DJ
1 x Oak (marked by green arrow on aerial image submitted by applicant and shown in applicants photos) - Crown lift to the height of the union indicated on the annotated photograph attached to the appl
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2025-12-29
View full details - - COMMUTER CAR PARK, Lord Lees Grove, Blue Bell Hill, Chatham
Erection of a modular building comprising 12no. self-contained apartments for use as temporary housing accommodation, including associated landscaping, refuse / cycle store, parking and office
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2025-11-18
View full details - - STREET RECORD, Blue Bell Hill, Aylesford
Request for a Scoping Opinion to determine the extent of an Environmental Impact Assessment to accompany a planning application for improvement works, roundabouts, and widening of approximately 4.2km
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2025-04-23
View full details - - 245, ROBIN HOOD LANE, BLUE BELL HILL, CHATHAM, ME5 9QU
Demolition of existing detached bungalow, erection of new detached chalet bungalow and garage unit on site
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2025-03-26
View full details - - 302, Robin Hood Lane, Blue Bell Hill, Chatham, ME5 9QR
Change of use from dog kennels to ancillary accommodation to main house
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2024-11-25
View full details - - 308, ROBIN HOOD LANE, Blue Bell Hill, CHATHAM, ME5 9QR
1 x Oak (applicants ref. T1) - Reduce back to the most recent previous points of reduction, Thin by 15%, (remove deadwood). T2 of Tree Preservation Order.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2023-12-20
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A brief summary of Blue Bell Hill in Kent
Blue Bell Hill, located in Kent, is a prominent chalk hill situated between Maidstone and Rochester, offering scenic views over the River Medway. It forms part of the North Downs and encompasses the Walderslade suburb of Chatham, along with the villages of Blue Bell Hill and Kit's Coty. Historically, the area was extensively quarried for chalk during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, which may influence current planning considerations. It sits within the Aylesford district.
Property prices in Blue Bell Hill show an average sale price of £287,910, 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 Blue Bell Hill a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Blue Bell Hill includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Wouldham to Detling Escarpment SSSI; 20 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Kent Downs; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): North Downs Woodlands. 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, Blue Bell Hill 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 Blue Bell Hill
In the last 24 months, 22 planning applications were submitted near Blue Bell Hill. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 64 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Blue Bell Hill may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 64 days on average, decisions near Blue Bell Hill slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Blue Bell Hill were full planning applications (11), tree works (9), outline applications (1). 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, 1 large-scale (major) development, 3 medium-scale applications, 18 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
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- Walderslade planning applications
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Related Planning Guides
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- 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.