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Chartham, Kent Planning Applications

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Planning data sourced from Kent council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months

About Chartham - Planning Applications & Local Development

Chartham is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the Canterbury district of Kent, just 2.3 miles southwest of Canterbury. Nestled in the North Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, it features the Great Stour Way path and is surrounded by arable farms and orchards. The village is served by an unstaffed railway station, which recently upgraded its level crossing to an automatic barrier. Notably, the local paper mill, which specialized in tracing paper since 1938, closed in 2022, marking a significant change in the village's economic landscape. The other has a population of approximately 4,753 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Canterbury district.

Chartham covers an area of approximately 20.8 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.

There are currently no active flood warnings for the Chartham area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Chartham a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Chartham has 13 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Chartham 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Chartham, visit the local authority's planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original council submission for every application listed above.