Hartlip, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Hartlip, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
About Hartlip
Hartlip is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the borough of Swale, Kent. Known for its charming rural character, Hartlip offers a blend of historical and modern living, making it an appealing area for potential planning applications. The village's tranquil environment and community spirit contribute to its desirability for residential and development projects.
Population: 814 (2021)
District: Swale
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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 007G
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Hartlip.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Hartlip.
- 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 Hartlip based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near Hartlip.
- - Patrimonia The Street Hartlip Kent ME9 7TL
Conservation Area notification to remove one (T1) Silver Birch
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - 26/501405/TCA - Patrimonia The Street Hartlip Kent ME9 7TL
Conservation Area notification to remove one (T1) Silver Birch
Status: Undecided | Council: Maidstone | Date: 2026-04-13 - - Stepp House The Street Hartlip Kent ME9 7TH
Conservation area notification to one Silver Birch (T1) remove the major deadwood from the canopy and remove the lower lateral over hanging the road to the largest growth point, one Beech (T2) reduce
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - New Acres Spade Lane Hartlip Kent ME9 7TT
Retention of existing 8 plot gypsy traveller site, each with 2 mobiles and 2 touring caravans and associated day rooms, new access, drive way, hard standing, package treatment plants, boundary fencing
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - 18 Dane Close Hartlip Kent ME9 7TN
Erection of two storey rear extension and internal alterations to create habitable rooms
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2025-02-20
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A brief summary of Hartlip in Kent
Hartlip is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the borough of Swale, Kent. Known for its charming rural character, Hartlip offers a blend of historical and modern living, making it an appealing area for potential planning applications. The village's tranquil environment and community spirit contribute to its desirability for residential and development projects. The settlement has a population of approximately 814 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Swale district.
Property prices in Hartlip 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 Hartlip a particularly low-crime area.
Hartlip has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Hartlip Village, Moor Street, No data available for publication by HE. 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 Hartlip includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Queendown Warren SSSI; 8 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Kent Downs; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Queendown Warren. 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, Hartlip 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 Hartlip
In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Hartlip. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 64 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Hartlip may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 64 days on average, decisions near Hartlip slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Hartlip were full planning applications (6), tree works (2), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 55% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 8 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
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- 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.