Bobbing, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bobbing, Kent.
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About Bobbing
Bobbing is a village and civil parish located in the Swale district of Kent, England, roughly a mile north-west of Sittingbourne, contributing to its urban landscape. The parish encompasses the hamlet of Howt Green and the village of Keycol, with a recorded population of 1,969 as of the 2011 census. This growing community may present opportunities for various planning applications and developments.
Population: 2,913 (2021)
District: Swale
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Area Information
- Admin district: Swale
- Parliamentary constituency: Sittingbourne and Sheppey
- LSOA: Swale 008C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Bobbing.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bobbing.
- 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 Bobbing based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Bobbing.
- - St Bartholomews Church Sheppey Way Bobbing Kent ME9 8PL
Listed Building Consent for minor alterations within church graveyard - landscaping works to add to the existing Memorial Garden. Erection of a wedding arbour with paving slabs. Alterations to existin
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2024-12-11
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A brief summary of Bobbing in Kent
Bobbing is a village and civil parish located in the Swale district of Kent, England, roughly a mile north-west of Sittingbourne, contributing to its urban landscape. The parish encompasses the hamlet of Howt Green and the village of Keycol, with a recorded population of 1,969 as of the 2011 census. This growing community may present opportunities for various planning applications and developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,913 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Swale district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Bobbing a particularly low-crime area.
Bobbing has one conservation area within its boundaries: Chestnut Street, Borden. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Bobbing includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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, Bobbing 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 Bobbing
In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Bobbing. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Bobbing maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision time of 56 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Bobbing were full planning applications (5), outline applications (3), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 38% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 4 medium-scale applications, 8 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
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- Key Street planning applications
- Howt Green planning applications
- Chalkwell planning applications
- Milton Regis planning applications
- Keycol planning applications
- Cold Harbour planning applications
- Chestnut Street planning applications
- Iwade planning applications
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.