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Planning in Chartham

Approved
100%
19 of 19 decided
Decision time
about 7 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Chartham in the last 24 months, from Canterbury City Council's planning register.

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About Chartham

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 settlement 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 (September 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, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 24 planning applications were submitted near Chartham. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 48 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (7), listed building and heritage (7), outline applications (1). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Chartham?
In the last 24 months, 24 planning applications were submitted near Chartham. The approval rate is 100%.
How long do planning decisions take near Chartham?
The average planning decision time near Chartham is 48 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Chartham?
The planning approval rate near Chartham is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Chartham?
The most common type of planning application near Chartham is full planning applications, with 7 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Chartham?
You can search and track planning applications near Chartham on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.