Bredhurst, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bredhurst, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
About Bredhurst
Bredhurst is a charming village and civil parish located in Kent, within the Borough of Maidstone. With a population growth from 330 in 1990 to 397 in the 2011 Census, this historic settlement has roots dating back to Neolithic times, thanks to its fertile fields and abundant woodland. While conveniently situated near the M2 motorway, Bredhurst maintains a quaint, traditional atmosphere, making it an appealing area for planning applications.
Population: 437 (2021)
District: Maidstone
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £306,380 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Medway
- Parliamentary constituency: Gillingham and Rainham
- LSOA: Medway 035C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Bredhurst.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bredhurst.
- 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 Bredhurst based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Bredhurst.
- - Plot 5 Land North Of Redwood Glade Bredhurst Kent ME7 3JX
Non material amendment for application MA/07/2518 : to substitute drawings to amend the half timber/render facade at first floor to tile hanging and internal re-configuration of the dwelling, Amendmen
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-05-08
View full details - - Fledgeby Blind Lane Bredhurst Kent ME7 3JR
Proposed extension to existing detached garage to provide additional garage space and incidental garden room for use ancillary to the main dwelling.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-04-08
View full details - 26/501338/FULL - Fledgeby Blind Lane Bredhurst Kent ME7 3JR
Proposed extension to existing detached garage to provide additional garage space and incidental garden room for use ancillary to the main dwelling.
Status: Undecided | Council: Maidstone | Date: 2026-04-08 - - St Peters Church Hurstwood Road Bredhurst Kent ME7 3LA
Submission of details pursuant to conditions 4 - Archaeological watching brief and 5 - Ecology and biodiversity, Subject to 24/505041/FULL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2025-03-22
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A brief summary of Bredhurst in Kent
Bredhurst is a charming village and civil parish located in Kent, within the Borough of Maidstone. With a population growth from 330 in 1990 to 397 in the 2011 Census, this historic settlement has roots dating back to Neolithic times, thanks to its fertile fields and abundant woodland. While conveniently situated near the M2 motorway, Bredhurst maintains a quaint, traditional atmosphere, making it an appealing area for planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 437 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Maidstone district.
Property prices in Bredhurst show an average sale price of £306,380, 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 Bredhurst a particularly low-crime area.
Bredhurst has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. 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 Bredhurst includes 18 Ancient Woodland sites; 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, Bredhurst 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 Bredhurst
In the last 24 months, 20 planning applications were submitted near Bredhurst. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 52 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Bredhurst.
The average decision time of 52 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Bredhurst were full planning applications (8), tree works (6), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 40% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 16 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
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Related Planning Guides
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