What types of planning applications are most common near Broomfield (ME17)?

The most common type of planning application near Broomfield (ME17) is listed building consent applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

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Broomfield (ME17), Kent Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Broomfield (ME17), Kent.

Kent · England · settlement

Planning applications in Broomfield (ME17) are administered by Ashford Borough Council. View the full Ashford Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

District: Broomfield and Kingswood

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £380,210 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Maidstone
Parliamentary constituency: Faversham and Mid Kent
LSOA: Maidstone 011A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Broomfield (ME17).

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Broomfield (ME17).

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 Broomfield (ME17) based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of Broomfield (ME17) in Kent

Broomfield (ME17) is a settlement located in Kent, England. It sits within the Broomfield and Kingswood district.

Property prices in Broomfield (ME17) show an average sale price of £380,210, 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 Broomfield (ME17) a particularly low-crime area.

Broomfield (ME17) 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 Broomfield (ME17) includes 20 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Broomfield (ME17)

In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Broomfield (ME17).

The most common application types near Broomfield (ME17) were listed building and heritage (2), full planning applications (1), discharge of conditions (1). The high proportion of heritage applications reflects the historic character of the area and the presence of listed buildings or conservation areas nearby.

In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 2 smaller schemes were submitted.

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