Faversham, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Faversham, Kent.
Kent · England · Town
Planning applications in Faversham are administered by Swale Borough Council. View the full Swale Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Faversham
Faversham is a historic market town located in Kent, England, approximately 8 miles from Sittingbourne and 48 miles from London. Situated near the Swale, which separates mainland Kent from the Isle of Sheppey, Faversham offers convenient access to the A2 road, a key route following the ancient Watling Street, historically significant to both the Romans and Anglo-Saxons. This strategic location makes Faversham an important area for planning applications, catering to both its rich heritage and modern development needs.
Population: 20,434 (2021)
District: Swale
Website: http://www.faversham.org/home/home.asp
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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 015C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Faversham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Faversham.
- 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 Faversham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
79 planning applications found near Faversham.
- 26/502576/TCA - Abbey Court Abbey Place Faversham Kent ME13 7BJ
Conservation area notification to reduce Conifers (T1 and T2) to a height of 4.5m. Reduce one Holly (T3) to a height of 5m and east face to 2m. Reduce one Silver Birch (T4) to a height of 6m and the r
Status: Undecided | Council: Maidstone | Date: 2026-07-06 - - Abbey Court Abbey Place Faversham Kent ME13 7BJ
Conservation area notification to reduce Conifers (T1 and T2) to a height of 4.5m. Reduce one Holly (T3) to a height of 5m and east face to 2m. Reduce one Silver Birch (T4) to a height of 6m and the r
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-07-06
View full details - - Land North Of 2A St Catherines Drive Faversham Kent
Non Material Amendment to 25/500593/FULL: Erection of 3 no. 3-bedroom detached houses with parking and access - first floor weatherboarding to extend around all elevation to all 3 plots
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-07-03
View full details - - 17 Nightingale Road Faversham Kent ME13 8RF
Part demolition of existing single storey kitchen & utility room and erection of a single storey replacement rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-06-25
View full details - 26/502454/FULL - 17 Nightingale Road Faversham Kent ME13 8RF
Part demolition of existing single storey kitchen & utility room and erection of a single storey replacement rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Council: Maidstone | Date: 2026-06-25 - 26/502437/SUB - 7 Garfield Place Faversham Kent ME13 8AB
Submission of details pursuant to condition 3-(window details) subject to 26/500855/FULL
Status: Undecided | Council: Maidstone | Date: 2026-06-23 - - 70 St Marys Road Faversham Kent ME13 8EG
Submission of details pursuant to condition 3-(method statement) subject to 25/504979/FULL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-06-23
View full details - 26/502415/SUB - 70 St Marys Road Faversham Kent ME13 8EG
Submission of details pursuant to condition 3-(method statement) subject to 25/504979/FULL
Status: Undecided | Council: Maidstone | Date: 2026-06-23 - - 7 Garfield Place Faversham Kent ME13 8AB
Submission of details pursuant to condition 3-(window details) subject to 26/500855/FULL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-06-23
View full details - 26/502362/SUB - The Alexander Centre 15 Preston Street Faversham Kent ME13 8NZ
Submission of details pursuant to condition 4 (Method Statement) subject to application 26/501369/LBC.
Status: Undecided | Council: Maidstone | Date: 2026-06-18 - - The Alexander Centre 15 Preston Street Faversham Kent ME13 8NZ
Submission of details pursuant to condition 4 (Method Statement) subject to application 26/501369/LBC.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-06-18
View full details - - 55 Priory Row Faversham Kent ME13 7EG
To create/extend an existing dropped kerb.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-06-11
View full details - 26/502235/FULL - 55 Priory Row Faversham Kent ME13 7EG
To create/extend an existing dropped kerb.
Status: Undecided | Council: Maidstone | Date: 2026-06-11 - 26/502239/TCA - 66 Abbey Street Faversham Kent ME13 7BN
Conservation area notification to remove one (T1) Laurel to stop the influence of the tree on the soil below building foundation level and provide long term stability
Status: Undecided | Council: Maidstone | Date: 2026-06-10 - - 66 Abbey Street Faversham Kent ME13 7BN
Conservation area notification to remove one (T1) Laurel to stop the influence of the tree on the soil below building foundation level and provide long term stability
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-06-10
View full details - - 46 South Road Faversham Kent ME13 7LR
Submission of details pursuant to condition 4 - Proposed Solar Panel Details, Subject to
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-06-04
View full details - 26/502143/SUB - 46 South Road Faversham Kent ME13 7LR
Submission of details pursuant to condition 4 - Proposed Solar Panel Details, Subject to
Status: Undecided | Council: Maidstone | Date: 2026-06-04 - 26/502086/FULL - 14 Ground Floor Market Street Faversham Kent ME13 7AA
Installation of defibrillator and bleed kit cabinets to external wall of Nationwide Building Society branch.
Status: Undecided | Council: Maidstone | Date: 2026-06-03 - - 14 Ground Floor Market Street Faversham Kent ME13 7AA
Installation of defibrillator and bleed kit cabinets to external wall of Nationwide Building Society branch.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-06-03
View full details - - 27 Newton Road Faversham Kent ME13 8DZ
Conversion of the existing front garden to form a single off-street parking space.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-05-07
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A brief summary of Faversham in Kent
Faversham is a historic market town located in Kent, England, approximately 8 miles from Sittingbourne and 48 miles from London. Situated near the Swale, which separates mainland Kent from the Isle of Sheppey, Faversham offers convenient access to the A2 road, a key route following the ancient Watling Street, historically significant to both the Romans and Anglo-Saxons. This strategic location makes Faversham an important area for planning applications, catering to both its rich heritage and modern development needs. The Town has a population of approximately 20,434 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Swale district.
Property prices in Faversham 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 Faversham a particularly low-crime area.
Faversham has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Ospringe, Faversham, Preston-next-Faversham. 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 Faversham includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): The Swale SSSI; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): The Swale; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: The Swale. 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, Faversham planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.faversham.org/home/home.asp. 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 Faversham
In the last 24 months, 121 planning applications were submitted near Faversham. Of these, 81% were approved, with an average decision time of 51 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 Faversham.
The average decision time of 51 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Faversham were full planning applications (39), tree works (24), listed building and heritage (12). Full planning applications account for 32% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 14 medium-scale applications, 85 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 30 applications
- Refused: 2 applications
- Withdrawn: 5 applications
- Awaiting decision: 84 applications
Nearby Towns
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