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Planning in Greenhill

Approved
96%
51 of 52 decided
Decision time
about 10 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Greenhill in the last 24 months, from Canterbury City Council's planning register.

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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. 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 £352,991, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Greenhill area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Greenhill a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Greenhill has 11 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Greenhill, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 68 planning applications were submitted near Greenhill. Of these, 96% were approved, with an average decision time of 72 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (42), outline applications (7), amendments (5). 6 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Greenhill?
In the last 24 months, 68 planning applications were submitted near Greenhill. The approval rate is 96%.
How long do planning decisions take near Greenhill?
The average planning decision time near Greenhill is 72 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 Greenhill?
The planning approval rate near Greenhill is 96%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Greenhill?
The most common type of planning application near Greenhill is full planning applications, with 42 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Greenhill?
You can search and track planning applications near Greenhill on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.