Erriottwood, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Erriottwood, Kent.
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About Erriottwood
Lynsted is a picturesque village located in the Lynsted with Kingsdown civil parish within the Swale borough of Kent. Nestled south of the A2 road, it lies between Faversham and Sittingbourne, with the nearest M2 junction accessible three miles east. Characterized by its traditional English charm, Lynsted features a historic church, an ancient yew tree, a pub, and a quaint duck pond, earning it the affectionate nickname "Lovely, Lovely Lynsted." This charming setting may be of interest to those researching planning applications in the area, reflecting a community rich in heritage and local culture.
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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: Swale
- Parliamentary constituency: Faversham and Mid Kent
- LSOA: Swale 013C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Erriottwood.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Erriottwood.
- 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 Erriottwood based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Erriottwood.
- - Finchs Kingsdown Road Lynsted Kent ME9 0RA
Listed Building Consent for the demolition of existing utility and erection of a single storey rear extension including changes to fenestration.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Heritage | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-01-13
View full details - - Spyholm Kingsdown Road Lynsted Kent ME9 0RA
Conservation area notification to reduce height of three cyprus conifer trees to 6m
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2025-02-21
View full details - - Land Adjacent Finchs Kingsdown Road Lynsted Sittingbourne Kent ME9 0RA
Demolition of existing redundant agricultural buildings and change of use of land to allow the erection of a cabin for use as holiday let accommodation together with new vehicular access and parking (
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2023-12-22
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A brief summary of Erriottwood in Kent
Lynsted is a picturesque village located in the Lynsted with Kingsdown civil parish within the Swale borough of Kent. Nestled south of the A2 road, it lies between Faversham and Sittingbourne, with the nearest M2 junction accessible three miles east. Characterized by its traditional English charm, Lynsted features a historic church, an ancient yew tree, a pub, and a quaint duck pond, earning it the affectionate nickname "Lovely, Lovely Lynsted." This charming setting may be of interest to those researching planning applications in the area, reflecting a community rich in heritage and local culture.
Property prices in Erriottwood 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 Erriottwood a particularly low-crime area.
Erriottwood has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: The Street, Lynsted, Kingsdown, 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 Erriottwood includes 3 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, Erriottwood 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 Erriottwood
In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Erriottwood. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 34 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 Erriottwood.
The average decision time of 34 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Erriottwood were full planning applications (1), outline applications (1), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 20% 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.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Kingsdown planning applications
- Newbury planning applications
- Upper Rodmersham planning applications
- Lynsted planning applications
- Doddington planning applications
- Rodmersham planning applications
- West End planning applications
- Dungate planning applications
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.