Skip to content

Planning in Highstreet

Approved
91%
21 of 23 decided
Decision time
about 17 weeks
on average

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

Decided by Swale Borough CouncilCouncil page

Around Highstreet

Postcode districts

CT5 439 applications in the last 12 monthsME13 398 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Swale Borough Council

For home projects and trades

About Highstreet

High Street in Kent serves as the primary business hub of the town, bustling with retail activities and shopping opportunities. It is a focal point for both local residents and visitors, representing the heart of the community's commercial life. As a key area for planning applications, developments along High Street are crucial for enhancing the town's economic vitality and urban landscape.

Property prices in Highstreet show an average sale price of £370,540, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Highstreet 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 Highstreet a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Highstreet has 12 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Highstreet 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.

Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Highstreet, 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, 33 planning applications were submitted near Highstreet. Of these, 91% were approved, with an average decision time of 121 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (7), tree works (4), discharge of conditions (3).

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 Highstreet?
In the last 24 months, 33 planning applications were submitted near Highstreet. The approval rate is 91%.
How long do planning decisions take near Highstreet?
The average planning decision time near Highstreet is 121 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 Highstreet?
The planning approval rate near Highstreet is 91%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Highstreet?
The most common type of planning application near Highstreet is full planning applications, with 7 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Highstreet?
You can search and track planning applications near Highstreet on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.