Burham, Kent Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Burham, Kent.

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About Burham

Burham is a village and civil parish located in the Tonbridge and Malling borough of Kent, England. With a population of 1,195 as recorded in the 2011 Census, it is situated close to the Medway towns, making it a relevant area for those researching planning applications in the region.

Population: 1,294 (2021)

District: Tonbridge and Malling

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Area Information

• Admin district: Tonbridge and Malling
• Parliamentary constituency: Chatham and Aylesford
• LSOA: Tonbridge and Malling 001H

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Burham.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Burham.

• 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 Burham based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Burham.

1. - 235, ROCHESTER ROAD, BURHAM, ROCHESTER, ME1 3SE
   New single-storey residential dwelling
   Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2025-03-21
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2. - 264, ROCHESTER ROAD, BURHAM, ROCHESTER, ME1 3RJ
   Proposed Single storey side and rear extension
   Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2024-02-22
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3. - 43, CHURCH STREET, Burham, ROCHESTER, ME1 3SB
   Part one/part two storey rear extensions following demolition of existing lean-to and new cladding/brick material to front of property
   Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2024-01-25
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A brief summary of Burham in Kent

Burham is a village and civil parish located in the Tonbridge and Malling borough of Kent, England. With a population of 1,195 as recorded in the 2011 Census, it is situated close to the Medway towns, making it a relevant area for those researching planning applications in the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,294 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Tonbridge and Malling district.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Burham a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Burham includes 3 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Wouldham to Detling Escarpment SSSI, Holborough to Burham Marshes SSSI, Peter's Pit SSSI; 5 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Kent Downs; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Peters Pit. 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, Burham 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 Burham

In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Burham.

The most common application types near Burham were full planning applications (3), outline applications (2), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 4 smaller schemes were submitted.

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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.