What types of planning applications are most common near Cross-at-Hand?

The most common type of planning application near Cross-at-Hand is full planning applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

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Cross-at-Hand, Kent Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Cross-at-Hand, Kent.

Kent · England · settlement

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About Cross-at-Hand

Staplehurst is a civil parish located in the Maidstone borough of Kent, approximately 9 miles south of Maidstone, with a population of 5,947. The town is situated along the historic route of a Roman road, now part of the A229, and derives its name from Old English terms meaning 'wooded hill at a post', potentially referencing a boundary marker near All Saints' Church. The parish also encompasses the hamlet of Hawkenbury, making it a notable area for planning applications and community development.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £453,975 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Maidstone
Parliamentary constituency: Weald of Kent
LSOA: Maidstone 018D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Cross-at-Hand.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Cross-at-Hand.

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 Cross-at-Hand based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Cross-at-Hand.

- Cross At Hand Farm Chart Hill Road Staplehurst Kent TN12 0RW
Prior notification for erection of agricultural barn. For its prior approval to: - Siting, design and external appearance.
Status: Undecided | Type: Other | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-04-15
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26/501381/AGRIC - Cross At Hand Farm Chart Hill Road Staplehurst Kent TN12 0RW
Prior notification for erection of agricultural barn. For its prior approval to: - Siting, design and external appearance.
Status: Undecided | Council: Maidstone | Date: 2026-04-15
- Land At Cross-at-Hand Maidstone Road Staplehurst Kent
Erection of 8no. terraced dwellings with associated parking (18no. spaces) and landscaping.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-01-06
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A brief summary of Cross-at-Hand in Kent

Property prices in Cross-at-Hand show an average sale price of £453,975, 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 Cross-at-Hand a particularly low-crime area.

Cross-at-Hand 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 Cross-at-Hand includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): River Beult SSSI; 5 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 Cross-at-Hand

In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Cross-at-Hand.

The most common application types near Cross-at-Hand were full planning applications (3), other applications (1). Full planning applications account for 60% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 2 smaller schemes were submitted.

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