How long do planning decisions take near Dunn Street (ME7)?

The average planning decision time near Dunn Street (ME7) is 62 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 Dunn Street (ME7)?

The planning approval rate near Dunn Street (ME7) is 60%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Dunn Street (ME7)?

The most common type of planning application near Dunn Street (ME7) is discharge of conditions, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Dunn Street (ME7)?

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Dunn Street (ME7), Kent Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Dunn Street (ME7), Kent.

Kent · England · settlement

Planning applications in Dunn Street (ME7) are administered by Medway Council. View the full Medway Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Dunn Street (ME7)

Dunn Street is a quaint hamlet located near the village of Bredhurst in Maidstone District, Kent. Situated to the south of Gillingham and conveniently close to the M2 motorway, the area presents potential opportunities for planning applications, particularly in relation to residential and commercial developments.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £323,000 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Medway
Parliamentary constituency: Gillingham and Rainham
LSOA: Medway 012A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Dunn Street (ME7).

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Dunn Street (ME7).

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 Dunn Street (ME7) based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

5 planning applications found near Dunn Street (ME7).

- Blackthorn House The Nursery Bredhurst Kent ME7 3BJ
Submission of details pursuant to discharge condition 6 (Closure report), condition 7 (Contamination - Closure report) and Condition 10 (Vehicular access) subject to 23/505646/FULL.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-05-28
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26/502035/SUB - Blackthorn House The Nursery Bredhurst Kent ME7 3BJ
Submission of details pursuant to discharge condition 6 (Closure report), condition 7 (Contamination - Closure report) and Condition 10 (Vehicular access) subject to 23/505646/FULL.
Status: Undecided | Council: Maidstone | Date: 2026-05-28
- Nursery House The Nursery Bredhurst Kent ME7 3BJ
Lawful Development Certificate for existing change of use from playing field to a private garden for family activities and events.
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-03-10
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- Blackthorn House The Nursery Bredhurst Kent ME7 3BJ
Submission of details pursuant to part discharge condition 6 (Closure report), condition 7 (Contamination - Closure report)and Condition 10 (Vehicular access) subject to 23/505646/FULL.
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-03-10
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- Oak Lodge Dunn Street Bredhurst Kent ME7 3ND
Submission of details to discharge conditions 6 - Preliminary Risk Assessment, 9 - Energy Efficiency and 12 - Vehicular Access, Subject to 17/502100/FULL
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2024-07-22
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A brief summary of Dunn Street (ME7) in Kent

Property prices in Dunn Street (ME7) show an average sale price of £323,000, 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 Dunn Street (ME7) a particularly low-crime area.

Dunn Street (ME7) 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 Dunn Street (ME7) includes 20 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.

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Planning Activity in Dunn Street (ME7)

In the last 24 months, 14 planning applications were submitted near Dunn Street (ME7). Of these, 60% were approved, with an average decision time of 62 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 Dunn Street (ME7).

At 62 days on average, decisions near Dunn Street (ME7) slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Dunn Street (ME7) were discharge of conditions (5), full planning applications (2), amendments (2).

In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 8 smaller schemes were submitted.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.

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