How long do planning decisions take near Chartham?

The average planning decision time near Chartham is 41 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 approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Chartham?

The most common type of planning application near Chartham is listed building consent applications, with 7 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Chartham?

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Chartham, Kent Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Chartham, Kent.

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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.

Population: 4,753 (2021) · Area: 20.8 km²

District: Canterbury

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Area Information

Admin district: Ashford
Parliamentary constituency: Weald of Kent
LSOA: Ashford 001C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Chartham.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Chartham based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Chartham.

- 19 Stour Road Chartham Kent CT4 7JE
Application for a lawful development certificate for proposed single-storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2026-01-29
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- 3 Pomfret Road Chartham Kent CT4 7PZ
Single-storey rear and side extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2026-01-14
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- 231 Shalmsford Street Chartham Kent CT4 7PY
Installation of vehicular access.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2026-01-12
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- 1 Rentain Farm Cottages Rattington Street Chartham Kent CT4 7JQ
T1 Ash Tree, remove tree to front.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2024-07-31
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A brief summary of Chartham in Kent

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

Chartham has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Chartham, Mystole Park, Chartham, Garlinge Green, Kenfield and Swarling, Petham. 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 Chartham includes 12 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Kent Downs. 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 Chartham

In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Chartham. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 41 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Chartham may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 41 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Chartham were listed building and heritage (7), full planning applications (3), outline applications (1). The high proportion of heritage applications reflects the historic character of the area and the presence of listed buildings or conservation areas nearby.

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