How long do planning decisions take near Howt Green?

The average planning decision time near Howt Green is 56 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 Howt Green?

The planning approval rate near Howt Green is 70%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Howt Green?

The most common type of planning application near Howt Green is full planning applications, with 9 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Howt Green?

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Howt Green, Kent Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Howt Green, Kent.

Kent · England · settlement

Planning applications in Howt Green are administered by Swale Borough Council. View the full Swale Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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Area Information

Admin district: Swale
Parliamentary constituency: Sittingbourne and Sheppey
LSOA: Swale 009H

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Howt Green.

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 Howt Green based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

7 planning applications found near Howt Green.

- 46 Lorimar Court Sittingbourne Kent ME10 5JD
Loft conversion with increase to the ridge height of the existing roof, installation of a rear dormer extension and 2no. rooflights to the front elevation.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-04-20
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26/501492/FULL - 46 Lorimar Court Sittingbourne Kent ME10 5JD
Loft conversion with increase to the ridge height of the existing roof, installation of a rear dormer extension and 2no. rooflights to the front elevation.
Status: Undecided | Council: Maidstone | Date: 2026-04-20
- 89 Middletune Avenue Sittingbourne Kent ME10 2JE
Demolition of existing porch and erection of the single storey lean-to front extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-03-16
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- Stickfast House Sheppey Way Bobbing Kent ME9 8QP
Prior notification for two proposed single storey rear extensions which: A) Extends by 8 metres beyond the rear walls of the original dwelling. B) Has a maximum height of 3.94 metres from the natural
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-01-16
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- Quinton Farm House Quinton Road Sittingbourne Kent ME10 2DD
Submission of details pursuant to condition 8 - Tree Protection Plan, Subject to 22/505209/EIFUL
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Conditions | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2025-02-03
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- 39 The Meads Avenue Sittingbourne Kent ME10 2BT
Prior notification for a proposed single storey rear extension which: A) Extends by 6 metres beyond the rear wall of the original dwelling. B) Has a maximum height of 2.8 metres from the natural groun
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2024-11-28
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- Dancing Dog Saloon Sheppey Way Bobbing Kent ME9 8QP
Change of use of existing public house to 1no. residential dwelling (resubmission of 22/504292/FULL).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2023-07-12
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A brief summary of Howt Green in Kent

Howt Green is a settlement located in Kent, England.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Howt Green a particularly low-crime area.

Howt Green has one conservation area within its boundaries: High Street, Milton Regis. 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.

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Planning Activity in Howt Green

In the last 24 months, 28 planning applications were submitted near Howt Green. Of these, 70% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Howt Green.

The average decision time of 56 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Howt Green were full planning applications (9), outline applications (6), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 32% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 17 smaller schemes were submitted.

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