Davington, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Davington, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
About Davington
Davington is a suburban area located within Faversham, part of the Swale district in Kent, England. Its proximity to Faversham makes it an attractive location for potential development and planning applications, offering a blend of residential and community-focused opportunities.
District: Faversham
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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 015C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Davington.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Davington.
- 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 Davington based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
15 planning applications found near Davington.
- - 4 Queens Road Faversham Kent ME13 8RJ
Replacement of existing front door and fanlight with new double-glazed painted timber front door and fanlight; replacement of 5no. double-glazed uPVC windows with double-glazed painted timber sash win
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - - 11 Finlay Close Faversham Kent ME13 7SH
Garage conversion to habitable room. Erection of a first-floor extension over existing garage. Installation of a porch canopy and changes to fenestration including a Juliette Balcony.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - 6 Spillett Close Faversham Kent ME13 8QP
TPO Application for 1 x (T1) Large London Plain tree to be re-pollard to previous points.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - 10 Stephens Close Faversham Kent ME13 7SS
Demolition of existing conservatory and erection of a single storey rear extension. Garage conversion. Alterations to fenestration.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - 37 Hazebrouck Road Faversham Kent ME13 7PU
Lawful development certificate for proposed Single storey side extension with 2no. roof lights
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - 69 Alexander Drive Faversham Kent ME13 7TA
Demolition of exisiting side lean to and erection of a single storey side and rear extension including 1no. rooflight and changes to fenestration.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-02-03
View full details - - 94 Lower Road Faversham Kent ME13 7NN
Lawful development certificate for proposed use of existing dwelling (Class C3) as a childrens home (Class C2) for one child aged between 11-17 years who receives care from visiting staff.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - 8 Ospringe Road Faversham Kent ME13 7LJ
Conservation Area Notification: To reduce 1no. Flowering Cherry tree (T1) from 3m to 2m away from garden. To reduce 1no. Japanese Acer tree (T2) by 25%, reducing height from 5m to 3.5m and width in al
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - 36 Cress Way Faversham Kent ME13 7NH
Demolition of existing garage and side structure, and erection of a single storey side extension, including relocation of existing front fence.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2025-12-02
View full details - - 92 Lower Road Faversham Kent ME13 7NN
Lawful Development Certificate for proposed change of use of dwelling (Class C3) to a children's care home (Class C2).
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2025-09-17
View full details - - 92A Lower Road Faversham Kent ME13 7NN
Lawful Development Certificate for proposed change of use of dwelling (Class C3) to a children's care home (Class C2).
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2025-09-17
View full details - - 10 Ospringe Road Faversham Kent ME13 7LJ
Replacement of 2no. UPVC front casement windows with UPVC sash windows, replacement of 2no. front doors, 1 no rear door and 5no. rear windows.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2025-04-28
View full details - - Land At Ospringe Road Faversham Kent ME13 7LJ
Prior Notification for Electronic Communications for removal of an existing 8.0 metre high telegraph pole and its replacement with the installation of a 15 metre high Phase 7 monopole with wraparound
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Telecoms | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2025-03-07
View full details - - 16 The Knole Faversham Kent ME13 7QG
Prior notification for a proposed single storey rear extension which: A) Extends by 3.50 metres beyond the rear wall of the original dwelling. B) Has a maximum height of 3.79 metres from the natural g
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2023-04-25
View full details - - 3 Admiralty Close Faversham Kent ME13 7LF
Garage conversion into a habitable space.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2023-03-24
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A brief summary of Davington in Kent
Davington is a suburban area located within Faversham, part of the Swale district in Kent, England. Its proximity to Faversham makes it an attractive location for potential development and planning applications, offering a blend of residential and community-focused opportunities. It sits within the Faversham district.
Property prices in Davington 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 Davington a particularly low-crime area.
Davington has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Ospringe, Faversham, Syndale. 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 Davington includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): The Swale SSSI; 5 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): The Swale; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: The Swale. 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, Davington 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 Davington
In the last 24 months, 57 planning applications were submitted near Davington. Of these, 78% were approved, with an average decision time of 52 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 Davington.
The average decision time of 52 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Davington were full planning applications (21), tree works (12), listed building and heritage (10). Full planning applications account for 37% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 7 medium-scale applications, 46 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
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.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 21 applications
- Refused: 4 applications
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 30 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.