Chegworth, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Chegworth, Kent.
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About Chegworth
Chegworth is a small hamlet located in the parish of Ulcombe within the Maidstone District of Kent. It features a limited number of around 20 dwellings, positioned along Chegworth Road, Chegworth Lane, and Water Lane, and is home to the historic Chegworth Water Mill, which sits alongside the River Len. This quaint setting may offer unique opportunities for planning applications, particularly related to heritage conservation and rural development.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Maidstone
- Parliamentary constituency: Faversham and Mid Kent
- LSOA: Maidstone 011A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Chegworth.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Chegworth.
- 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 Chegworth based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Chegworth.
- - Chegworth Water Mill Chegworth Road Harrietsham Kent ME17 1DD
Listed Building Consent for relocation of existing kitchen, addition of new limestone flooring and under floor wet system heating, removal of modern gyproc partition walls, new partition wall to first
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2024-08-09
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A brief summary of Chegworth in Kent
Chegworth is a small hamlet located in the parish of Ulcombe within the Maidstone District of Kent. It features a limited number of around 20 dwellings, positioned along Chegworth Road, Chegworth Lane, and Water Lane, and is home to the historic Chegworth Water Mill, which sits alongside the River Len. This quaint setting may offer unique opportunities for planning applications, particularly related to heritage conservation and rural development.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Chegworth a particularly low-crime area.
Chegworth has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Chegworth includes 20 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Chegworth 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 Chegworth
In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Chegworth. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 48 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Chegworth may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 48 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Chegworth were listed building and heritage (3), full planning applications (1), discharge of conditions (1). The high proportion of heritage applications reflects the historic character of the area and the presence of listed buildings or conservation areas nearby.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 3 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.