How long do planning decisions take near Dargate?

The average planning decision time near Dargate is 90 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 Dargate?

The planning approval rate near Dargate is 50%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Dargate?

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

How can I track planning applications near Dargate?

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Dargate, Kent Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Dargate, Kent.

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About Dargate

Dargate is a hamlet located within the civil parish of Hernhill, situated between Faversham and Canterbury in southeast England. The parish encompasses several other hamlets, including Crockham, The Fostall, Lamberhurst, Oakwell, Staple Street, Thread, Waterham, and Wey Street, making it a diverse area for planning applications and development opportunities.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £338,779 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Swale
Parliamentary constituency: Faversham and Mid Kent
LSOA: Swale 014D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Dargate.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Dargate based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Dargate.

- 5 Oast Cottages Plumpudding Lane Dargate Kent ME13 9EY
Conservation Area Notification: T3 Willow - Remove 1 Contorted limb back to trunk. G1 Mixed trees forming a hedge - crown lift lateral branches to a height of 5.2m. T4 & T5 Holm Oak and Willow - Cut b
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-04-09
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26/501372/TCA - 5 Oast Cottages Plumpudding Lane Dargate Kent ME13 9EY
Conservation Area Notification: T3 Willow - Remove 1 Contorted limb back to trunk. G1 Mixed trees forming a hedge - crown lift lateral branches to a height of 5.2m. T4 & T5 Holm Oak and Willow - C
Status: Undecided | Council: Maidstone | Date: 2026-04-09
- 2 Redbrick Cottages Plumpudding Lane Dargate Kent ME13 9EZ
Conservation Area Notification : Removal of silver birch tree which is within 10 metres from house.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2023-12-22
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A brief summary of Dargate in Kent

Property prices in Dargate show an average sale price of £338,779, 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 Dargate a particularly low-crime area.

Dargate has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: Hernhill, Staplestreet, Dargate, Hernhill, Fostall, Hernhill. 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 Dargate includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Church Woods, Blean SSSI; 6 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 Dargate

In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Dargate. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 90 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Dargate.

The average decision period of 90 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 Dargate were full planning applications (3), tree works (2), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 30% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 6 smaller schemes were submitted.

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