Hernhill, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Hernhill, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
About Hernhill
Hernhill is a picturesque village and civil parish located in southeast England, nestled between Faversham and Canterbury. The parish encompasses several charming hamlets, including Crockham, Dargate, The Fostall, Lamberhurst, Oakwell, Staple Street, Thread, Waterham, and Wey Street, making it a diverse area for potential planning applications and developments.
Population: 724 (2021)
District: Swale
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Area Information
- Admin district: Swale
- Parliamentary constituency: Faversham and Mid Kent
- LSOA: Swale 017B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Hernhill.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Hernhill.
- 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 Hernhill based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
6 planning applications found near Hernhill.
- - The Paddock Staple Street Hernhill Kent ME13 9TY
Replacement of existing timber windows with proposed uPVC windows.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-04-22
View full details - 26/501528/FULL - The Paddock Staple Street Hernhill Kent ME13 9TY
Replacement of existing timber windows with proposed uPVC windows.
Status: Undecided | Council: Maidstone | Date: 2026-04-22 - - Oakwell Cottage Church Hill Hernhill Kent ME13 9JX
Conservation area notification: Eucalyptus in front garden to be felled.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2024-12-23
View full details - - The Red Lion Crockham Lane Hernhill Kent ME13 9TU
Conservation area notification: T3, T4 & T5 Leylandii - Reduce crown and limbs, Height reduced to 7m, Spread reduced to 7m.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2024-11-08
View full details - - Church Farm House Church Hill Hernhill Faversham Kent ME13 9JW
Replacement windows to front, side and rear elevations.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2019-11-29
View full details - - Former Hernhill Primary School, Church Hill, Hernhill, NRT Faversham, Kent, ME13 9JR
Application for compliance with conditions 3 (hard surfacing), 4 (landscaping), 5 (underground services), 6 (boundary treatments), 7 (floor levels), 8 (drainage) and 9 (wheel cleaning) of planning per
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2012-04-03
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A brief summary of Hernhill in Kent
Hernhill is a picturesque village and civil parish located in southeast England, nestled between Faversham and Canterbury. The parish encompasses several charming hamlets, including Crockham, Dargate, The Fostall, Lamberhurst, Oakwell, Staple Street, Thread, Waterham, and Wey Street, making it a diverse area for potential planning applications and developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 724 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Swale district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Hernhill a particularly low-crime area.
Hernhill has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: Hernhill, Staplestreet, Boughton Street, Fostall, Hernhill. 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 Hernhill includes 9 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Hernhill 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 Hernhill
In the last 24 months, 18 planning applications were submitted near Hernhill. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Hernhill maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
At 58 days on average, decisions near Hernhill slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Hernhill were full planning applications (5), discharge of conditions (3), tree works (2). Full planning applications account for 28% 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, 12 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
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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.