Greenhill, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Greenhill, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
About Greenhill
Greenhill is a suburban area located on the outskirts of Herne Bay, a coastal town in Kent, southeast England. It is divided from Herne Bay by the A2990 road, formerly known as the Thanet Way, making it an important consideration for any planning applications related to the surrounding region.
Population: 7,339
District: Canterbury
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £304,613 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Canterbury
- Parliamentary constituency: Herne Bay and Sandwich
- LSOA: Canterbury 002D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Greenhill.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Greenhill.
- 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 Greenhill based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
23 planning applications found near Greenhill.
- - Land At Abbottswood Estate Off Owl Hatch Road Herne Bay Kent
Change of use of land for siting of 1 residential caravan.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2026-02-11
View full details - - Land West Of Bullockstone Road Herne Bay Kent
Non-material amendment to planning permission CA/24/00162/FUL for 64 dwellings with access off Bullockstone Road; to allow addition of elevational treatments to the facades of the plots including proj
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - 78 Greenhill Road Herne Bay Kent CT6 7QW
Single-storey rear extension following demolition of rear lean-to extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2026-02-03
View full details - - 14 Blackburn Road Herne Bay Kent CT6 7RJ
Extension of existing vehicular access.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - Rowland Drive Herne Bay Kent
Install poles, stays and HV underground cables.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2026-01-29
View full details - - Land West Of Bullockstone Road Herne Bay Kent
Details submitted pursuant to condition 21 (External Surfaces Materials) of planning permission CA/24/00162/FUL.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - 112 Greenhill Road Herne Bay Kent CT6 7RR
Two-storey front and rear extension together with garage roof extension and rooflights in existing roof slopes.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - Land At Northwood Bullockstone Road Herne Bay Kent
Non material amendment to planning permission CA/22/02012/FUL for the Erection of 160 homes with access off Bullockstone Road, replaced by Phasing Plan 4368-P300 under Non Material Amendment CA/25/018
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2026-01-16
View full details - - Herne Bay Golf Driving Range Bullockstone Road North Of Thanet Way Herne Bay Kent CT6 7TL
Details submitted pursuant to condition 6 (SUDS Verification Report) for plots 44-78 of planning permission CA/22/00941/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2025-11-11
View full details - - Land At Northwood Bullockstone Road Herne Bay Kent
Details submitted pursuant to condition 8 (surface water) and 17 (landscaping) of planning permission CA/22/02012/FUL.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2025-06-23
View full details - - Land West Of Bullockstone Road Herne Bay Kent
Details submitted pursuant to conditions 3i (Archaeological evaluation), 3ii (Safeguarding measures), 7 (Cycle facilities), 10 (Surface drainage), 12 (Refuse storage), 17 (Lighting), 24 (Crime) and 26
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2025-05-15
View full details - - 1 Blackburn Road Herne Bay Kent CT6 7RJ
Detached one and a half storey dwelling with associated storage for refuse and cycles.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2025-04-25
View full details - - 45 Rowland Drive Herne Bay Kent CT6 7SD
Single-storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2025-04-01
View full details - - Owls Coven Bullockstone Road South Of Thanet Way Herne Bay Kent CT6 7NR
Two storey side and rear extensions together with single storey attached garage and porch extensions to the front and changes to the materials for the external surfaces following demolition of existin
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2025-04-01
View full details - - Blean View Junction Road Herne Bay CT6 7SE
Removal of condition iii (occupancy) of CA/21/00306 for the erection of a replacement dwelling with attached garage and annex following demolition of dwelling.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2024-08-30
View full details - - Land At Northwood Bullockstone Road Herne Bay Kent
Details submitted pursuant to condition 28 (energy strategy) and 29 (renewable's) of planning permission CA/22/02012/FUL.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2024-05-24
View full details - - Land At Northwood Bullockstone Road Herne Bay Kent
Details submitted pursuant to condition 4 part i (archaeological evaluation) of planning permission CA/22/02012/FUL.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2024-01-26
View full details - - Land At Northwood Bullockstone Road Herne Bay Kent
Details submitted pursuant to condition 5 (Construction Environmental Management Plan) of planning permission CA/22/02012/FUL.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2023-10-06
View full details - - 55 Chestnut Drive Herne Bay Kent CT6 7PR
Single storey rear/part side wrap-around extension following demolition of lean-to extension and rear single garage.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2023-10-04
View full details - - 9 The Fairway Herne Bay Kent CT6 7TW
Single-storey rear extension, external alterations to the garage together with use of garage as living accommodation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2023-08-09
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A brief summary of Greenhill in Kent
Greenhill is a suburban area located on the outskirts of Herne Bay, a coastal town in Kent, southeast England. It is divided from Herne Bay by the A2990 road, formerly known as the Thanet Way, making it an important consideration for any planning applications related to the surrounding region. The settlement has a population of approximately 7,339. It sits within the Canterbury district.
Property prices in Greenhill show an average sale price of £304,613, 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 Greenhill a particularly low-crime area.
Greenhill has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Eddington, Herne Bay, Herne, Herne Bay. 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 Greenhill includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): West Blean and Thornden Woods SSSI, Thanet Coast SSSI; 7 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Thanet Coast & Sandwich Bay; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Thanet Coast & Sandwich Bay. 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, Greenhill 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 Greenhill
In the last 24 months, 32 planning applications were submitted near Greenhill. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 87 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Greenhill may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision period of 87 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 Greenhill were full planning applications (24), outline applications (4), amendments (3). Full planning applications account for 75% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 4 large-scale (major) developments, 28 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 21 applications
- Refused: 0 applications
- Awaiting decision: 11 applications
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