Eastchurch, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Eastchurch, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
Planning applications in Eastchurch are administered by Swale Borough Council. View the full Swale Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Eastchurch
Eastchurch is a village and civil parish located on the Isle of Sheppey in Kent, just two miles east of Minster. Known for its rich history of piracy and smuggling, Eastchurch offers a unique backdrop for planning applications, reflecting its intriguing past and potential for future development within a historically significant area.
Population: 4,574 (2021)
District: Swale
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £348,725 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Swale
- Parliamentary constituency: Sittingbourne and Sheppey
- LSOA: Swale 006F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Eastchurch.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Eastchurch.
- 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 Eastchurch based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near Eastchurch.
- - Rowetts Farm Lower Road Eastchurch Kent ME12 4HN
Prior notification for erection of agricultural building for storage. For its prior approval to: - Siting, design and external appearance.
Status: Undecided | Type: Other | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-06-08
View full details - 26/502194/AGRIC - Rowetts Farm Lower Road Eastchurch Kent ME12 4HN
Prior notification for erection of agricultural building for storage. For its prior approval to: - Siting, design and external appearance.
Status: Undecided | Council: Maidstone | Date: 2026-06-08 - - 4 Church Road Eastchurch Kent ME12 4DG
Erection of 4no. three bed semi-detached and 1no. three bed detached dwelling with 10no. off street parking spaces.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - - 127 High Street Eastchurch Kent ME12 4DF
Submission of details pursuant to condition 3-(sustainable construction techniques) 4-(ecological enhancement plan) 5-(bat friendly external lighting) subject to 25/500894/FULL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - 106 High Street Eastchurch Kent ME12 4DF
Insertion of a dropped kerb.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2024-03-22
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A brief summary of Eastchurch in Kent
Eastchurch is a village and civil parish located on the Isle of Sheppey in Kent, just two miles east of Minster. Known for its rich history of piracy and smuggling, Eastchurch offers a unique backdrop for planning applications, reflecting its intriguing past and potential for future development within a historically significant area. The settlement has a population of approximately 4,574 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Swale district.
Property prices in Eastchurch show an average sale price of £348,725, 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 Eastchurch a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Eastchurch includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Sheppey Cliffs and Foreshore SSSI. 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, Eastchurch 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 Eastchurch
In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Eastchurch. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 40 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Eastchurch may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 40 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Eastchurch were full planning applications (3), outline applications (1), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 43% 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, 5 smaller schemes were submitted.
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