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Planning in Herne Common

Approved
95%
35 of 37 decided
Decision time
about 11 weeks
on average

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

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About Herne Common

Herne Common is a settlement located in Kent, England. It sits within the Herne and Broomfield district.

Property prices in Herne Common show an average sale price of £352,991, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Herne Common 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 Herne Common a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Herne Common has 21 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Herne Common 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 Herne Common, 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, 49 planning applications were submitted near Herne Common. Of these, 95% were approved, with an average decision time of 77 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (25), listed building and heritage (6), amendments (5). 6 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Herne Common?
In the last 24 months, 49 planning applications were submitted near Herne Common. The approval rate is 95%.
How long do planning decisions take near Herne Common?
The average planning decision time near Herne Common is 77 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 Herne Common?
The planning approval rate near Herne Common is 95%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Herne Common?
The most common type of planning application near Herne Common is full planning applications, with 25 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Herne Common?
You can search and track planning applications near Herne Common on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.