How long do planning decisions take near Fostall?

The average planning decision time near Fostall is 90 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 Fostall?

The planning approval rate near Fostall is 50%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Fostall?

The most common type of planning application near Fostall is full planning applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Fostall?

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Fostall, Kent Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Fostall, Kent.

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Area Information

Admin district: Swale
Parliamentary constituency: Faversham and Mid Kent
LSOA: Swale 017B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Fostall.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Fostall.

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 Fostall based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

8 planning applications found near Fostall.

- 1 Fostall Hernhill Kent ME13 9JQ
Section 73 Application for variation of condition 2 (to include further replacement windows, removal and infilling of door to existing rear extension, and revisions to proposed external landscaping.)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-03-26
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- 1 Fostall Hernhill Kent ME13 9JQ
Listed building consent for internal and external alterations to the house, including alterations to windows, doors, rooflights, internal partitions and floors. Landscaping. (Revisions of approved 25/
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-03-26
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26/501074/SUB - 1 Fostall Hernhill Kent ME13 9JQ
Submission of details pursuant to conditions 3 (external lighting details) and 5 (solar panels details), subject to 25/503993/FULL.
Status: Undecided | Council: Maidstone | Date: 2026-03-20
26/501069/SUB - 1 Fostall Hernhill Kent ME13 9JQ
Submission of details pursuant to conditions 3 (vertical sectional drawings), 4 (repointing specification), 6 (bathroom and bedroom 1 sectional drawings) and 7 (structural alteration details), subject
Status: Undecided | Council: Maidstone | Date: 2026-03-19
- 1 Fostall Hernhill Kent ME13 9JQ
Submission of details pursuant to conditions 3 (vertical sectional drawings), 4 (repointing specification), 6 (bathroom and bedroom 1 sectional drawings) and 7 (structural alteration details), subject
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-03-19
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- Bessborough Farm Fostall Hernhill Kent ME13 9JG
Change of use of coverted barn to two semi detached holiday lets with associated parking
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-02-17
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- Bessborough House Fostall Hernhill Faversham Kent ME13 9JG
Listed Building Consent for erection of a proposed outbuilding with double garage and installation of external swimming pool. (Resubmission of 20/504042/LBC)
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2021-01-15
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- Wey Street Farm, Hernhill, Nr Faversham, Kent, ME13 9JB
Land raising and polytunnel construction for horticulture production. (PLEASE NOTE AMENDED SIZE OF AREA OF LAND)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2013-04-03
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A brief summary of Fostall in Kent

Fostall is a settlement located in Kent, England.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Fostall a particularly low-crime area.

Fostall has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Hernhill, Staplestreet, Fostall, Hernhill. 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 Fostall includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): The Swale SSSI; 8 Ancient Woodland sites; 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.

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Planning Activity in Fostall

In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Fostall. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 90 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 Fostall.

The average decision period of 90 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 13 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Fostall were full planning applications (3), listed building and heritage (1), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 38% 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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