Harvel, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Harvel, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
About Harvel
Harvel is a picturesque village located in the civil parish of Meopham, in west Kent, England. Nestled on the southern edge of the North Downs, it offers a blend of rural charm and accessibility, making it an appealing area for planning applications related to residential and community development.
District: Meopham
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £360,370 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Gravesham
- Parliamentary constituency: Gravesham
- LSOA: Gravesham 012C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Harvel.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Harvel.
- 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 Harvel based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near Harvel.
- - Rabbits Corner David Street Meopham Gravesend Kent DA13 0BT
Siting of a 2 bedroom mobile home for residential use.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - - The Beeches Ridge Lane Meopham Gravesend Kent DA13 0DP
Application for a Proposed Lawful Development Certificate; Erection of an outbuilding.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2026-04-08
View full details - - Harvel House Farm Harvel Lane Meopham Gravesend Kent DA13 0DH
The Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and restrictions) Regulations 2003 (as amended) - Regulation 5 Notice of the removal and replacement of 3 no. antennas mounted internally within the silo
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2025-10-15
View full details - - Harvel House Farm Harvel Lane Meopham Gravesend Kent DA13 0DH
The Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and restrictions) Regulations 2003 (as amended) - Regulation 5 Notice of removal & replacement of 3 no. antenna and associated ancillary equipment works.
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2025-01-23
View full details - - Plot 3 Land To South Of Heron Hill Lane Meopham Gravesend Kent DA13 0DT
Change of use of existing land into residential gypsy traveller site. Includes proposed siting of one day room, one static caravan, one touring caravan and 2 car parking spaces.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2024-04-26
View full details - - Plot 1 Land To South Of Heron Hill Lane Meopham Gravesend Kent DA13 0DT
Change of use of existing land into residential gypsy traveller site. Includes proposed siting of one day room, one touring caravan and 2 car parking spaces.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2024-04-24
View full details - - Plot 19 Rhododendron Avenue Meopham Gravesend Kent
Change of use of stable block to create detached dwelling plus associated residential curtilage and use of existing vehicular access.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2024-03-27
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A brief summary of Harvel in Kent
Harvel is a picturesque village located in the civil parish of Meopham, in west Kent, England. Nestled on the southern edge of the North Downs, it offers a blend of rural charm and accessibility, making it an appealing area for planning applications related to residential and community development. It sits within the Meopham district.
Property prices in Harvel show an average sale price of £360,370, 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 Harvel a particularly low-crime area.
Harvel has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Meopham Green, Meopham, No data available for publication by HE, Harvel, Meopham. 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 Harvel includes 20 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Kent Downs. 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, Harvel 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 Harvel
In the last 24 months, 22 planning applications were submitted near Harvel. Of these, 87% were approved, with an average decision time of 49 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Harvel maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision time of 49 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Harvel were full planning applications (11), amendments (3), outline applications (2). 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 medium-scale application, 21 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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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.