Search Hernhill planning applications

23 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Hernhill · updated daily · Maidstone Borough Council

Only 7 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.

Showing 1 to 5 of 23 · received or decided in the last 12 months

The Oast House Dale Farm Church Hill Hernhill Kent ME13 9JRAwaiting decisionReconstruction of the original oast house outbuilding as a three bedroom residential dwelling with ancillary parking, bin storage facilities and cycle stores, together with landscape enhancements.Received 2 Nov 202626/503989/FULL
1 Fostall Hernhill Kent ME13 9JQAwaiting decisionListed building consent for internal and external alterations to the house, including alterations to windows, doors, rooflights, internal partitions and floors. Landscaping. (Revisions of approved 25/504050/LBC)Received 1 Oct 202626/503665/LBC
1 Fostall Hernhill Kent ME13 9JQAwaiting decisionSection 73 application for minor material amendment to approved plans condition 2 (to include amended outbuilding position and landscaping changes) pursuant to 25/503993/FULL for Internal and external alterations to the house, including alterations to windows, doors, rooflights, internal partitions and floors. Removal of existing car port and erection of proposed outbuilding, including home office and store, incidental to the main dwellinghouse. Associated landscaping, including a dropped kerb. Removal of the rear garden electricity pole by the UKPN. Resurfacing driveway path, levelling out of the patio in the rear garden.Received 1 Oct 202626/503666/FULL
Cherry Orchard House Staple Street Hernhill Kent ME13 9TYAwaiting decisionConservation area notification: Re-pollard group of six Lombardy poplar trees (G1) back to previous points at approximately 3m, subject to suitable growth points, removing 6-7m from the tips. Crown reduce one Viburnum (T1) to height of 2-3m above ground level with radial spread of 2.5m. Reduce height of one Robinia (T2) by 4m back to the lower crown to height of 6m above ground level. Crown reduce one Silver Birch (T3) to height of 2.5-3m above ground level with radial spread of 2.5m-3m. Dismantle one Common Yew (T4) to ground level.Received 29 Sep 202626/503402/TCA
Forstal House Church Hill Hernhill Kent ME13 9JJAwaiting decisionInstallation of 32 solar panels in four ground-mounted arrays with inverter, battery and buried cabling.Received 24 Sep 202626/503618/FULL

Planning in Hernhill

Approved: 82%; 23 of 26 decided
Decision time: about 12 weeks; on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Hernhill in the last 24 months, from Maidstone Borough Council's planning register.

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Around Hernhill

Postcode districts

ME13 398 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

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Planning authority: Maidstone Borough Council

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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. The settlement has a population of approximately 724 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Swale district.

There are currently no active flood warnings for the Hernhill 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 Hernhill a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Hernhill has 9 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Hernhill, 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, 39 planning applications were submitted near Hernhill. Of these, 82% were approved, with an average decision time of 83 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (10), discharge of conditions (8), listed building and heritage (5).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Hernhill?

In the last 24 months, 39 planning applications were submitted near Hernhill. The approval rate is 82%.

How long do planning decisions take near Hernhill?

The average planning decision time near Hernhill is 83 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 Hernhill?

The planning approval rate near Hernhill is 82%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Hernhill?

The most common type of planning application near Hernhill is full planning applications, with 10 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Hernhill?

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