Eastling, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Eastling, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
Planning applications in Eastling are administered by Swale Borough Council. View the full Swale Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Eastling
Eastling is a picturesque village located 4.5 miles southwest of Faversham, Kent, nestled in a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty on the North Downs. Its scenic landscape and rural charm make it a noteworthy area for planning applications, particularly for developments that respect the natural environment.
Population: 361 (2021)
District: Swale
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £370,540 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Swale
- Parliamentary constituency: Faversham and Mid Kent
- LSOA: Swale 017B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Eastling.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Eastling.
- 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 Eastling based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
23 planning applications found near Eastling.
- - Eastling Manor Kettle Hill Road Eastling Kent ME13 0AX
Listed Building consent for erection of replacement attached single storey summer house (Revision to 24/504898/LBC for revised elevation of fenestration due to design development, to include two struc
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-06-17
View full details - - Eastling Manor Kettle Hill Road Eastling Kent ME13 0AX
Revised elevation of fenestration due to design development, to include two structural oak posts to each elevation and reduce the doors from 5 to 4 doors/ windows/ all other joinery details to remain
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-06-15
View full details - - Cheriton Otterden Road Eastling Faversham Kent ME13 0BN
Erection of a replacement timber shed/workshop.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2021-05-21
View full details - - Churchfields Barn Churchfields The Street Eastling Faversham Kent ME13 0BG
Conversion of existing stables into 2no. additional residential apartments.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2019-07-31
View full details - - Telfords Otterden Road Eastling Faversham Kent ME13 0BN
Erection of 5no. mirrors at one end of the riding arena.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2019-05-08
View full details - - Rose Cottage Kettle Hill Road Eastling Faversham Kent ME13 0BA
Erection of timber boundary fence including reduction of fence height from 1.8m to 1.5m and planting of hawthorn whips (part retrospective).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2019-02-27
View full details - - Eastling Manor Kettle Hill Road Eastling Faversham Kent ME13 0AX
Trees in a Conservation Area: Fell 2no. dying Cherry. Fell 1no. dead Plum. Fell 1no. dead Conifer. Crown lift and Crown thin 7no. Lime to 4m. Continue works to 1no. Copper Beach (crown thinning - part
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2017-11-07
View full details - - Cheriton Otterden Road Eastling Faversham Kent ME13 0BN
Erection of a conservatory to side.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2017-10-13
View full details - - Land To The Rear Of Cheriton Otterden Road Eastling Kent ME13 0BN
Change of use from equestrian grazing to domestic curtialge; removal of existing timber building and replacement with with one and a half storey timber-framed barn-style residential property that will
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2014-10-17
View full details - - Land To The Rear Of Cheriton Otterden Road Eastling Kent ME13 0BN
Change of use from equestrian grazing to domestic curtilage removal of existing timber building and replacement with one and a half storey timber-framed barn-style residential property that will form
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2014-10-15
View full details - - Manor Cottage,Kettle Hill Road,Eastling,Faversham,Kent,ME13 0BA
To reduce Ash tree to 3 metres
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2011-08-18
View full details - - Eastling Primary School, Kettle Hill Road, Eastling, Faversham, Kent, ME13 0BA
Provision of temporary toilets required whilst existing sewage treatment system is replaced
Status: Conditions | Council: Kent | Date: 2008-12-12
View full details - - Box Cottage,Kettle Hill Road,Eastling,Faversham,Kent,ME13 0BA
Listed Building Consent to replace/repair part external wall.
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2007-05-03
View full details - - Manor Cottage,Kettle Hill Road,Eastling,Faversham,Kent,ME13 0BA
Lopping of Ash Trees.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2006-11-15
View full details - - Eastling Primary School, Kettle Hill Road, Eastling, Near Faversham, Kent, ME13 0BA
Erection of a covered shelter area for parents and children
Status: Conditions | Council: Kent | Date: 2006-10-05
View full details - - Eastling County Primary School,Kettle Hill Road,Eastling,Faversham,Kent,ME13 0BA
Erection of a covered external reception area, and a cycle shed.
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2006-06-29
View full details - - Eastling School, Kettle Hill Road, Eastling, Faversham, Kent, ME13 0BA
Erection of a covered external reception area and a cycle shed
Status: Conditions | Council: Kent | Date: 2006-05-11
View full details - - Churchfields Farm,The Street,Eastling,Nr Faversham,Kent,ME13 0BG
Outline application for Grooms office and quarters
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2005-09-07
View full details - - Pinks Farm,Eastling,Faversham,Kent,ME13 0BA
Timber framed glass conservatory.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2004-08-10
View full details - - Eastling Holiday Centre Limited,Churchfields,Eastling,Faversham,Kent
Non illuminated projecting sign.
Status: Rejected | Type: Advertising | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2004-08-03
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A brief summary of Eastling in Kent
Eastling is a picturesque village located 4.5 miles southwest of Faversham, Kent, nestled in a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty on the North Downs. Its scenic landscape and rural charm make it a noteworthy area for planning applications, particularly for developments that respect the natural environment. The settlement has a population of approximately 361 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Swale district.
Property prices in Eastling show an average sale price of £370,540, 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 Eastling a particularly low-crime area.
Eastling has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Eastling, Doddington and Newnham. 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 Eastling includes 10 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, Eastling 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 Eastling
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Eastling. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 41 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Eastling may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 41 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Eastling were full planning applications (2), listed building and heritage (1), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 50% 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, 3 smaller schemes were submitted.
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