Bullockstone, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bullockstone, Kent.
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About Bullockstone
Herne is a village located within the civil parish of Herne and Broomfield in the Canterbury district of Kent, England. It is separated from the coastal resort of Herne Bay by the Thanet Way and is situated near the former hamlet of Hunters Forstal. To the south, Herne Common is accessible via the A291 road, making it a notable area for planning applications and developments in the vicinity.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Canterbury
- Parliamentary constituency: Herne Bay and Sandwich
- LSOA: Canterbury 006D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Bullockstone.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bullockstone.
- 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 Bullockstone based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Bullockstone.
- - Land Off Bullockstone Road Herne Bay CT6 7NL
Details submitted pursuant to condition 4 (verification report) of planning permission CA/20/02712/FUL.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2023-09-05
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A brief summary of Bullockstone in Kent
Herne is a village located within the civil parish of Herne and Broomfield in the Canterbury district of Kent, England. It is separated from the coastal resort of Herne Bay by the Thanet Way and is situated near the former hamlet of Hunters Forstal. To the south, Herne Common is accessible via the A291 road, making it a notable area for planning applications and developments in the vicinity.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Bullockstone a particularly low-crime area.
Bullockstone has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Eddington, Herne Bay, Herne. 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 Bullockstone includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): West Blean and Thornden Woods SSSI, East Blean Woods SSSI; 16 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Bullockstone 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 Bullockstone
In the last 24 months, 18 planning applications were submitted near Bullockstone. Of these, 91% were approved, with an average decision time of 102 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Bullockstone.
With an average of 102 days, decisions near Bullockstone take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Bullockstone were full planning applications (13), amendments (3), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 72% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 4 large-scale (major) developments, 14 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
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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.