Hillborough, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Hillborough, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
About Hillborough
Hillborough, located in eastern Herne Bay, Kent, is a vibrant area that falls within the Reculver ward. As part of Herne Bay, it offers a unique blend of residential and community development opportunities, making it a relevant focus for those researching planning applications in the region.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £304,613 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Canterbury
- Parliamentary constituency: Herne Bay and Sandwich
- LSOA: Canterbury 004B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Hillborough.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Hillborough.
- 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 Hillborough based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
16 planning applications found near Hillborough.
- - Land South Of Osborne Gardens Hillborough Herne Bay Kent
Non-Material Amendment to Condition 1 Pursuant to Planning Permission CA/23/00189 to allow for changes to the house type elevations
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - Land At Hillborough Sweechbridge Road Herne Bay
Details submitted pursuant to condition 38 (Biodiversity Method Statement) and condition 39 (Ecological Design Strategy) for Phase 4 of planning permission CA//17/01866/FOS
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - Land At Hillborough Sweechbridge Road Herne Bay
Details submitted pursuant to condition 71 (Telecommunications) of planning permission CA//17/01866/FOS.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - Land At Junction With May Street Sweechbridge Road Herne Bay Kent
Details submitted pursuant to condition 30 (archaeological field evaluation) of planning permission CA/24/02263/FUL.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - Land South Of Osborne Gardens Hillborough Herne Bay Kent
Details submitted pursuant to condition 40 (bus stops) of planning permission CA/22/01730/VAR.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2025-11-18
View full details - - Land At Hillborough Sweechbridge Road Herne Bay
Details submitted pursuant to condition 37 (Tree Protection Plan) for phase 2 and phase 4 of planning permission CA//17/01866/FOS
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2025-09-22
View full details - - Land At Hillborough Sweechbridge Road Herne Bay
Details submitted pursuant to condition 50 (Phasing Plan) of planning permission CA//17/01866/FOS
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2025-09-05
View full details - - Land South Of Osborne Gardens Hillborough Herne Bay Kent
Details submitted pursuant to condition15 (Play area) and condition15 (Football pitches) of planning permission CA/23/00189/RES
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2025-09-04
View full details - - 2 May Street Cottages Maystreet South Of Bogshole Lane Herne Bay Kent CT6 6TQ
Two-storey side extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2025-04-25
View full details - - Land South Of Osborne Gardens Hillborough Herne Bay Kent
Non-material amendment to planning permission CA/23/00189/RES for the application for the approval of appearance, landscaping, layout and scale for the erection of residential development for up to 18
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2025-02-26
View full details - - 28 Richmond Drive Herne Bay Kent CT6 6RT
Single-storey rear extension following demolition of existing conservatory.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2025-01-22
View full details - - Land South Of Osborne Gardens Hillborough Herne Bay Kent
Details submitted pursuant to condition 18 (solar panels) of planning permission CA/23/00189/FUL.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2024-11-11
View full details - - Land At Hillborough Sweechbridge Road Herne Bay
Details submitted pursuant to condition 11 (highway works) of planning permission CA//17/01866/FOS/OUT.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2024-08-12
View full details - - Former Metric Site Neville Road Herne Bay Kent CT6 6TE
Reserved matters application for the approval of appearance, layout, landscaping, scale and access for 9 residential dwellings pursuant to outline planning permission CA/22/00644/OUT.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2024-08-05
View full details - - Land South Of Osborne Gardens Hillborough Herne Bay Kent
Details submitted pursuant to condition 10 (design Code) of planning permission CA/22/01730/VAR.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2023-06-22
View full details - - Land At Hillborough Sweechbridge Road Herne Bay
Details submitted pursuant to condition 69 (travel plan) of planning permission CA//17/01866/FOS.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2023-05-19
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A brief summary of Hillborough in Kent
Hillborough, located in eastern Herne Bay, Kent, is a vibrant area that falls within the Reculver ward. As part of Herne Bay, it offers a unique blend of residential and community development opportunities, making it a relevant focus for those researching planning applications in the region.
Property prices in Hillborough show an average sale price of £304,613, 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 Hillborough a particularly low-crime area.
Hillborough has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: Ford, Maypole and Oldtree, Hoath, Under the Wood, Chislet, Highstead, Chislet, Broomfield. 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 Hillborough includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Thanet Coast SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site; 2 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Outer Thames Estuary, Thanet Coast & Sandwich Bay; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Thanet Coast & Sandwich Bay. 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, Hillborough 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 Hillborough
In the last 24 months, 24 planning applications were submitted near Hillborough. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 54 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Hillborough may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 54 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Hillborough were full planning applications (17), discharge of conditions (2), amendments (2). Full planning applications account for 71% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 1 medium-scale application, 22 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- 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.