Borden, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Borden, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
Planning applications in Borden are administered by Swale Borough Council. View the full Swale Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Borden
Borden is a village and electoral ward located just south-west of Sittingbourne, Kent, bordered by a patch of rural land. Its proximity to Sittingbourne makes it an area of interest for planning applications, offering a blend of village charm and accessibility to urban amenities.
Population: 2,728 (2021)
District: Swale
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Area Information
- Admin district: Maidstone
- Parliamentary constituency: Faversham and Mid Kent
- LSOA: Maidstone 011D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Borden.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Borden.
- 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 Borden based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near Borden.
- - St Mawes The Street Borden Kent ME9 8JN
Erection of a single storey rear extension (retrospective).
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - Harmans Corner The Street Borden Kent ME9 8JH
Conservation area notification - Crown reduce one Fagus Sylvatica (Beech) tree (T1) from a height of 15m down to 12m and spread in every direction from 6m back to 3.5m.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - 7 Barn Close Borden Kent ME9 8JW
Conservation area notification to remove one Silver Birch to ground level due to lean towards road and causing damage to residential wall.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-02-03
View full details - - Hillyfield Hearts Delight Borden Kent ME9 8HX
Approval of details relating to the design and specification of off-site highway works pursuant to Condition 5 of planning permission 25/501229/FULL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - Land To The Rear Of Yantlet 14 Barn Close Borden Kent ME9 8JW
Outline planning application (with all matters reserved except access and layout) for the erection of three dwellings, with garaging, associated parking, development and landscaping.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2025-10-11
View full details - - Dunwell Hearts Delight Road Tunstall Kent ME9 8JB
Erection of front porch, with two storey and single storey rear and side extensions and alterations to rear dormer.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2025-02-03
View full details - - 15 Coppins Lane Borden Sittingbourne Kent ME9 8JG
Erection of first floor rear extension, roof adaptations including insertion of rooflights and dormer windows, together with changes to fenestration.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2023-09-20
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A brief summary of Borden in Kent
Borden is a village and electoral ward located just south-west of Sittingbourne, Kent, bordered by a patch of rural land. Its proximity to Sittingbourne makes it an area of interest for planning applications, offering a blend of village charm and accessibility to urban amenities. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,728 (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 Borden a particularly low-crime area.
Borden has 5 conservation areas within its boundaries: Tunstall, Chestnut Street, Borden, Harman's Corner, Borden, The Street, Borden, Hearts Delight, Borden. 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 Borden includes 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Kent Downs. 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, Borden 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 Borden
In the last 24 months, 18 planning applications were submitted near Borden. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 44 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Borden.
The average decision time of 44 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Borden were full planning applications (4), tree works (4), discharge of conditions (3). Full planning applications account for 22% 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, 17 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Hearts Delight planning applications
- Harman's Corner planning applications
- Stiff Street planning applications
- Tunstall planning applications
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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.