How long do planning decisions take near Hearnden Green?

The average planning decision time near Hearnden Green is 149 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 Hearnden Green?

The planning approval rate near Hearnden Green is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Hearnden Green?

The most common type of planning application near Hearnden Green is full planning applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Hearnden Green?

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Hearnden Green, Kent Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Hearnden Green, Kent.

Kent · England · settlement

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Property Prices

Average property sale price: £413,876 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Maidstone
Parliamentary constituency: Weald of Kent
LSOA: Maidstone 017B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Hearnden Green.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Hearnden Green.

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 Hearnden Green based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Hearnden Green.

- The Weald Of Kent Golf Course Maidstone Road Headcorn Ashford Kent TN27 9PT
Erection of 12(no) glamping pods.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2023-08-09
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A brief summary of Hearnden Green in Kent

Hearnden Green is a settlement located in Kent, England.

Property prices in Hearnden Green show an average sale price of £413,876, 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 Hearnden Green a particularly low-crime area.

Hearnden Green has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. 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.

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Planning Activity in Hearnden Green

In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Hearnden Green. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 149 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Hearnden Green may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

With an average of 149 days, decisions near Hearnden Green take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 5-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.

The most common application types near Hearnden Green were full planning applications (3), 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 medium-scale application, 3 smaller schemes were submitted.

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