Hockley, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Hockley, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
Planning applications in Hockley are administered by Swale Borough Council. View the full Swale Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Hockley
Hockley is a significant village and civil parish located in the Rochford District of Essex, nestled between Chelmsford and Southend-on-Sea. Gaining prominence with the arrival of the railway in the 1890s, Hockley has developed into a thriving community, with a 2021 population of 9,639. The village has expanded to merge with the nearby village of Hawkwell, forming a combined urban area known as "Hockley and Hawkwell," which had a total population of 15,425 as of the last census, making it an important area for planning applications and developments.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £463,160 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Swale
- Parliamentary constituency: Faversham and Mid Kent
- LSOA: Swale 014E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Hockley.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Hockley.
- 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 Hockley based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
22 planning applications found near Hockley.
- - Park Farm Cottage Throwley Road Throwley Kent ME13 0PG
Submission of details pursuant to condition 4-(hard and soft landscape works) subject to 24/502994/FULL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2025-12-15
View full details - - Park Farm Cottage Throwley Road Throwley Kent ME13 0PG
Alterations to low voltage (LV) overhead line including relocation of central pole.
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2025-05-12
View full details - - Park Farm Cottage Throwley Road Throwley Kent ME13 0PG
Demolition of the existing bungalow and creation of a new 3-bedroom replacement self-build dwelling with carport.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2024-07-23
View full details - - Park Farm Throwley Road Throwley Kent ME13 0PG
Submission of details pursuant to conditions 3 (proposed colouring of cladding) and 4 (soft landscaping), of application 23/503989/FULL.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2024-07-15
View full details - - Park Farm Throwley Road Throwley Kent ME13 0PG
Erection of 1no. agricultural building with associated access.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2023-09-18
View full details - - Park Farm Cottage Throwley Road Throwley Kent ME13 0PG
Demolition of the existing bungalow and erection of a new 3-bedroom replacement dwelling and widening of existing access. (Re-Submission of application 23/500184/FULL)
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2023-08-09
View full details - - Park Farm Cottage Throwley Road Throwley Faversham Kent ME13 0PG
Environemental Screen opinion for Demolition of the existing bungalow and creation of a new 3-bedroom replacement dwelling.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2023-02-17
View full details - - Park Farm Cottage Throwley Road Throwley Kent ME13 0PG
Demolition of the existing bungalow and creation of a new 3-bedroom replacement dwelling.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2023-01-11
View full details - - Park Farm Throwley Road Throwley ME13 0PG
Non-material amendment: Amendment to driveway (relates to original applicaiton ref: 18/503875/FULL).
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2020-02-17
View full details - - Park Farm Throwley Road Throwley Faversham Kent ME13 0PG
Minor material amendment to conditions 2 and 11 of 18/503875/FULL (Conversion of barn to residential dwelling and holiday let, including demolition of existing lean-to and erection of replacement sing
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2019-11-01
View full details - - Park Farm Throwley Road Throwley Faversham Kent ME13 0PG
Submission of details pursuant to Conditions 3: Details of materials, 4: Joinery details, 6: Bat Mitigation details, & 7: Landscape works (original application ref: 18/503875/FULL).
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2019-04-11
View full details - - Park Farm Throwley Road Throwley Faversham Kent ME13 0PG
Conversion of barn to residential dwelling and holiday let, including demolition of existing lean-to and erection of replacement single storey extension, as amended by darwing PL06F showing a revised
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2018-07-23
View full details - - Hockley House Old Hockley Road Throwley ME13 0HL
Proposed extension to the rear of the dwelling, including removal of Conservatory roof.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2018-06-20
View full details - - Hockley House Old Hockley Road Throwley ME13 0HL
Listed Building Consent for proposed extension to the rear of the dwelling, including removal of Conservatory roof.
Status: Rejected | Type: Heritage | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2018-06-20
View full details - - Hockley House Old Hockley Road Throwley Faversham Kent ME13 0HL
Demolition of existing garage and construction of double bay garage, including a ground floor washroom with children's room and bedroom to first floor.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2017-07-18
View full details - - Hockley House Old Hockley Road Throwley Faversham Kent ME13 0HL
Demolition of existing garage and construction of double bay garage to include ground floor washroom and home office and store to first floor with new proposed link to existing conservatory of the mai
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2017-04-20
View full details - - Hockley House Old Hockley Road Throwley Faversham Kent ME13 0HL
Listed Building Consent for demolition of existing garage and construction of double bay garage to include ground floor washroom and home office and store to first floor with new proposed link to exis
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Heritage | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2017-04-20
View full details - - Park Farm Throwley Road Throwley Kent ME13 0PG
New study in loft space of detached garage incorporating new dormer windows, rooflights and external stair.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2016-06-21
View full details - - Hockley House,Church Road,Throwley
Retrospective application for conversion of integral garage to habitable room. Demolition of existing garage and new detached garage. Also, Listed Building Consent SW/04/0699.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2004-06-01
View full details - - Hockley House,Church Road,Throwley
Listed Building Consent for retrospective application for conversion of integral garage to habitable room.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2004-06-01
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A brief summary of Hockley in Kent
Hockley is a significant village and civil parish located in the Rochford District of Essex, nestled between Chelmsford and Southend-on-Sea. Gaining prominence with the arrival of the railway in the 1890s, Hockley has developed into a thriving community, with a 2021 population of 9,639. The village has expanded to merge with the nearby village of Hawkwell, forming a combined urban area known as "Hockley and Hawkwell," which had a total population of 15,425 as of the last census, making it an important area for planning applications and developments.
Property prices in Hockley show an average sale price of £463,160, 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 Hockley a particularly low-crime area.
Hockley has one conservation area within its boundaries: Throwley Forstal. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Hockley includes 7 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Kent Downs. 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, Hockley 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 Hockley
In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Hockley. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 144 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Hockley may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
With an average of 144 days, decisions near Hockley take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 5-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Hockley were discharge of conditions (5), full planning applications (2), listed building and heritage (1).
In terms of development scale, 5 medium-scale applications, 4 smaller schemes were submitted.
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