How long do planning decisions take near Chartham Hatch?

The average planning decision time near Chartham Hatch is 85 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 Hatch?

The planning approval rate near Chartham Hatch is 83%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Chartham Hatch?

The most common type of planning application near Chartham Hatch is full planning applications, with 6 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Chartham Hatch?

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Chartham Hatch, Kent Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Chartham Hatch, Kent.

Kent · England · settlement

Planning applications in Chartham Hatch are administered by Ashford Borough Council. View the full Ashford Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Chartham Hatch

Chartham is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the Canterbury district of Kent, approximately 2.3 miles southwest of Canterbury. Nestled in the North Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the village features the Great Stour Way path and is surrounded by arable farms and orchards. Although the local paper mill, which had produced tracing paper since 1938, closed in 2022, Chartham remains accessible via its unstaffed railway station, which recently upgraded to an automatic barrier crossing. The outlying locality, Chartham Hatch, contributes to the vibrant community resources of the area.

District: Chartham

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £385,702 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

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 Hatch.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Hatch based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Chartham Hatch.

- CMA Industrial Park Howfield Lane Chartham Hatch Kent CT4 7LZ
Details submitted pursuant to condition 5 (biodiversity) and condition 6 (Habitat Creation and Management Plan) of planning permission CA/24/01801/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2026-06-04
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- Pelerin Bigbury Road Chartham Hatch Kent CT4 7ND
Roof extension together with rear dormers.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2026-04-21
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A brief summary of Chartham Hatch in Kent

Property prices in Chartham Hatch show an average sale price of £385,702, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

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

Chartham Hatch has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Chartham, Upper Harbledown. 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 Hatch includes 20 Ancient Woodland sites. 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 Hatch

In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Chartham Hatch. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 85 days.

This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Chartham Hatch maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.

The average decision period of 85 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 13 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Chartham Hatch were full planning applications (6), amendments (3), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 55% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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