Cobham, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Cobham, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
About Cobham
Cobham is a charming village and civil parish situated in the Gravesham borough of Kent, England, approximately 6 miles southeast of Gravesend. The area, which encompasses the hamlet of Sole Street, spans 1,240 hectares and had a population of 1,469 according to the 2011 census, reflecting growth from 1,328 in 2001. Its location just south of the historic Watling Street, a Roman road connecting Dover to London, makes it a noteworthy site for planning applications and developments in the region.
Population: 1,471 (2021)
District: Gravesham
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £915,206 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Gravesham
- Parliamentary constituency: Gravesham
- LSOA: Gravesham 003D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Cobham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Cobham.
- 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 Cobham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near Cobham.
- - Gralin Cottage 53A The Street Cobham Gravesend Kent DA12 3BX
Works to Trees in a Conservation Area; Crown reduction of 2 x Mimosa's by up to 1.5m.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2026-05-06
View full details - - The Ship Inn 14 The Street Cobham Gravesend Kent DA12 3BN
Application for Listed Building Consent; Demolition of the existing rear outbuilding and erection of a timber framed structure.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - The Ship Inn 14 The Street Cobham Gravesend Kent DA12 3BN
Demolition of the existing rear outbuilding and erection of a timber framed structure.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - 34 The Street Cobham Gravesend Kent DA12 3BZ
Removal of internal raised ground floor and first floor over garage, internal replanning and conversion of garage to living room, plus new detached garage to side/rear and new front boundary wall.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2026-01-07
View full details - - Ashdown Halfpence Lane Cobham Gravesend Kent DA12 3BP
Demolition of existing conservatory and erection of a part two storey and part single storey rear extension. And alterations to fenestration.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2024-09-16
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A brief summary of Cobham in Kent
Cobham is a charming village and civil parish situated in the Gravesham borough of Kent, England, approximately 6 miles southeast of Gravesend. The area, which encompasses the hamlet of Sole Street, spans 1,240 hectares and had a population of 1,469 according to the 2011 census, reflecting growth from 1,328 in 2001. Its location just south of the historic Watling Street, a Roman road connecting Dover to London, makes it a noteworthy site for planning applications and developments in the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,471 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Gravesham district.
Property prices in Cobham show an average sale price of £915,206, 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 Cobham a particularly low-crime area.
Cobham has one conservation area within its boundaries: Cobham Village. 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 Cobham includes 3 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Cobham Woods SSSI, Halling to Trottiscliffe Escarpment SSSI, Shorne and Ashenbank Woods SSSI; 9 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, Cobham 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 Cobham
In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Cobham. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 74 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Cobham may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision period of 74 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Cobham were full planning applications (3), listed building and heritage (3), tree works (2). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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Related Planning Guides
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- 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.