Ham Green (ME9), Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Ham Green (ME9), Kent.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £317,553 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Swale
- Parliamentary constituency: Sittingbourne and Sheppey
- LSOA: Swale 009A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Ham Green (ME9).
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Ham Green (ME9).
- 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 Ham Green (ME9) based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Ham Green (ME9).
- - Yentik Poot Lane Upchurch Sittingbourne Kent ME9 7HL
Demolition of existing garage / store and erection of an annexe ancillary to the main dwelling.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2023-05-17
View full details - - 1 Webbs Cottages Poot Lane Upchurch Sittingbourne Kent ME9 7HB
Garage conversion to habitable room including single storey extension link to existing dwelling house and changes to fenestration.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2023-05-16
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A brief summary of Ham Green (ME9) in Kent
Ham Green (ME9) is a settlement located in Kent, England.
Property prices in Ham Green (ME9) show an average sale price of £317,553, 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 Ham Green (ME9) a particularly low-crime area.
Ham Green (ME9) has one conservation area within its boundaries: Upchurch. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Ham Green (ME9) includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Medway Estuary and Marshes SSSI; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Medway Estuary & Marshes; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Medway Estuary & Marshes. 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, Ham Green (ME9) 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 Ham Green (ME9)
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Ham Green (ME9). Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Ham Green (ME9) may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 58 days on average, decisions near Ham Green (ME9) slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Ham Green (ME9) were full planning applications (2), outline applications (1), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 1 medium-scale application, 2 smaller schemes were submitted.
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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.