Dungate, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Dungate, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
About Dungate
Dungate is a village located in the Swale district of Kent, just south of Sittingbourne and conveniently near the M2 motorway. It lies at the boundary of the civil parishes of Rodmersham and Lynsted, making it a strategic area for planning applications in the region.
District: Swale
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £317,553 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Maidstone
- Parliamentary constituency: Faversham and Mid Kent
- LSOA: Maidstone 011D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Dungate.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Dungate.
- 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 Dungate based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Dungate.
- - 2 Dungate Cottages Pitstock Road Kingsdown Kent ME9 0QT
Removal of existing shed, reconstruction of existing roof, Erection of a two-storey side, rear and front extension and a single storey front extension, insertion of rear balcony and a side Juliet balc
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - New House Farm Pitstock Road Rodmersham Kent ME9 0QU
Lawful development certificate for proposed new outbuilding within curtilage of the house.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - 1 Dungate Cottages Pitstock Road Kingsdown Sittingbourne Kent ME9 0QT
Demolition of existing single storey pitched roof store and erection of a single storey pitched roof double garage including new driveway.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2023-06-16
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A brief summary of Dungate in Kent
Dungate is a village located in the Swale district of Kent, just south of Sittingbourne and conveniently near the M2 motorway. It lies at the boundary of the civil parishes of Rodmersham and Lynsted, making it a strategic area for planning applications in the region. It sits within the Swale district.
Property prices in Dungate show an average sale price of £317,553, 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 Dungate a particularly low-crime area.
Dungate has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Milstead, Rodmersham Green. 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 Dungate includes 15 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, Dungate 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 Dungate
In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Dungate. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 35 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Dungate may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 35 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Dungate were full planning applications (1), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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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.