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Planning in Hale (ME5)

Approved
76%
16 of 20 decided
Decision time
about 9 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Hale (ME5) in the last 24 months, from Medway Council's planning register.

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Around Hale (ME5)

Postcode districts

ME5 213 applications in the last 12 monthsME7 390 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Medway Council

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About Hale (ME5)

Hale is a settlement located in Kent, England.

Property prices in Hale show an average sale price of £289,681, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Hale has 4 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Hale 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 Hale, 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, 28 planning applications were submitted near Hale. Of these, 76% were approved, with an average decision time of 61 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (12), discharge of conditions (2), outline applications (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Hale (ME5)?
In the last 24 months, 28 planning applications were submitted near Hale (ME5). The approval rate is 76%.
How long do planning decisions take near Hale (ME5)?
The average planning decision time near Hale (ME5) is 61 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 Hale (ME5)?
The planning approval rate near Hale (ME5) is 76%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Hale (ME5)?
The most common type of planning application near Hale (ME5) is full planning applications, with 12 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Hale (ME5)?
You can search and track planning applications near Hale (ME5) on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.