Danaway, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Danaway, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
Planning applications in Danaway are administered by Ashford Borough Council. View the full Ashford Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Danaway
Danaway is a quaint village located in the Swale district of Kent, conveniently situated near the A249 road and the M2 motorway, with Sittingbourne as its nearest town. Nestled in the base of a valley, the village features historic architecture, including some of its oldest houses dating back to the late 19th century, making it an intriguing area for planning applications and development opportunities.
District: Borden
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Area Information
- Admin district: Swale
- Parliamentary constituency: Sittingbourne and Sheppey
- LSOA: Swale 008A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Danaway.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Danaway.
- 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 Danaway based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Danaway.
- - Light Industrial Unit (Disused) Land Adjacent To Pebble Court Farm Woodgate Lane Borden Kent ME9 7QB
Conversion and change of use of existing detached redundant and disused former light industrial workshop into a three bedroom dwelling (C3) including new pitched roof and conversion and change of use
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-06-01
View full details - 26/501469/FULL - Woodgate Oast Woodgate Lane Borden Kent ME9 8JX
Change of use from mixed-use building comprising office, residential accommodation, and bed and breakfast facility to Class E use of offices, a Pilates studio, and treatment rooms for welfare professi
Status: Undecided | Council: Maidstone | Date: 2026-04-23 - - Woodgate Oast Woodgate Lane Borden Kent ME9 8JX
Change of use from mixed-use building comprising office, residential accommodation, and bed and breakfast facility to Class E use of offices, a Pilates studio, and treatment rooms for welfare professi
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-04-23
View full details - - Land Adjacent To Ambleside Maidstone Road Borden Kent ME9 7QA
Erection of a new detached 3bed chalet bungalow, including driveway, parking and new access.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2025-10-27
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A brief summary of Danaway in Kent
Danaway is a quaint village located in the Swale district of Kent, conveniently situated near the A249 road and the M2 motorway, with Sittingbourne as its nearest town. Nestled in the base of a valley, the village features historic architecture, including some of its oldest houses dating back to the late 19th century, making it an intriguing area for planning applications and development opportunities. It sits within the Borden district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Danaway a particularly low-crime area.
Danaway has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Chestnut Street, Borden, No data available for publication by HE. 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 Danaway includes 4 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, Danaway 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 Danaway
In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Danaway. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 152 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Danaway may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
With an average of 152 days, decisions near Danaway take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 6-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Danaway were full planning applications (5), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 71% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 3 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Oad Street planning applications
- Chestnut Street planning applications
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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.