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Planning in Harbledown

Approved
93%
162 of 166 decided
Decision time
about 9 weeks
on average

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

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About Harbledown

Harbledown is a village located in the Canterbury district of Kent, just west of Canterbury city. It is designated as a separate civil parish, known as Harbledown and Rough Common, since its renaming in 2007. The village features a conservation area along High Street, showcasing numerous listed buildings, including a prominent Georgian terrace. Additionally, the outskirts of Harbledown are home to several orchards, contributing to the area’s rural charm and planning considerations. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,656. It sits within the Harbledown and Rough Common district.

Property prices in Harbledown show an average sale price of £371,260, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Harbledown 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 Harbledown a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Harbledown has 18 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Harbledown 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 Harbledown, 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, 195 planning applications were submitted near Harbledown. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 66 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (74), listed building and heritage (61), outline applications (12). 2 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Harbledown?
In the last 24 months, 195 planning applications were submitted near Harbledown. The approval rate is 93%.
How long do planning decisions take near Harbledown?
The average planning decision time near Harbledown is 66 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 Harbledown?
The planning approval rate near Harbledown is 93%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Harbledown?
The most common type of planning application near Harbledown is full planning applications, with 74 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Harbledown?
You can search and track planning applications near Harbledown on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.