Gadshill, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Gadshill, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
About Gadshill
Higham is a village and civil parish within the Gravesham borough of Kent, England, situated southeast of Gravesend and northwest of Strood in Medway. As of the 2011 Census, the parish had a population of 3,962, reflecting a modest increase from 3,938 in 2001. This growing community may present opportunities for planning applications and developments in the area.
District: Higham
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £344,956 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Gravesham
- Parliamentary constituency: Gravesham
- LSOA: Gravesham 010B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Gadshill.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Gadshill.
- 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 Gadshill based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near Gadshill.
- - Gads Hill House School Gravesend Road Higham Rochester Kent ME3 7PA
Application for the partial approval of condition 3 (3. Repairs to garden walls) and (5. Gardener's Cottage Chimney) attached to planning reference number 20230281.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - Gads Hill House School Gravesend Road Higham Rochester Kent ME3 7PA
Application for Listed Building Consent; Part demolition of eastern boundary wall and erection of a timber fence.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2026-03-11
View full details - - Gads Hill House School Gravesend Road Higham Rochester Kent ME3 7PA
Application for Listed Building Consent; Demolition of western parapet wall.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2026-03-11
View full details - - Gads Hill House School Gravesend Road Higham Rochester Kent ME3 7PA
Retention of the Hewlett Pavilion and ancillary buildings on a permanent basis with associated external alterations.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2025-09-01
View full details - - Land Adjacent To 55 Forge Lane Higham Rochester Kent ME3 7AH
Application for variation of condition 2 attached to planning permission reference 20200234 for erection of a three bedroomed detached dwelling; to allow a lower roof line.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2024-03-27
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A brief summary of Gadshill in Kent
Higham is a village and civil parish within the Gravesham borough of Kent, England, situated southeast of Gravesend and northwest of Strood in Medway. As of the 2011 Census, the parish had a population of 3,962, reflecting a modest increase from 3,938 in 2001. This growing community may present opportunities for planning applications and developments in the area. It sits within the Higham district.
Property prices in Gadshill show an average sale price of £344,956, 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 Gadshill a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Gadshill includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Cobham Woods SSSI, Great Crabbles Wood SSSI; 8 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, Gadshill 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 Gadshill
In the last 24 months, 31 planning applications were submitted near Gadshill. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of -966 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Gadshill may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of -966 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Gadshill were full planning applications (14), outline applications (4), discharge of conditions (4). Full planning applications account for 45% 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, 30 smaller schemes were submitted.
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.
Nearby Towns
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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.