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Planning in Hunters Forstal

Approved
98%
79 of 79 decided
Decision time
about 10 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Hunters Forstal in the last 24 months, from Canterbury City Council's planning register.

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About Hunters Forstal

Hunters Forstal is a former hamlet located between the village of Herne and the parish of Broomfield in the Canterbury district of Kent, England. It is situated along the Thanet Way, which separates it from the nearby seaside resort of Herne Bay, while the A291 road runs south towards Herne Common. This area presents opportunities for planning applications, given its proximity to both residential communities and coastal amenities.

Property prices in Hunters Forstal show an average sale price of £352,991, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Hunters Forstal 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 Hunters Forstal a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Hunters Forstal has 8 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

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

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Hunters Forstal, 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, 94 planning applications were submitted near Hunters Forstal. Of these, 98% were approved, with an average decision time of 72 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (46), listed building and heritage (20), amendments (5). 3 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Hunters Forstal?
In the last 24 months, 94 planning applications were submitted near Hunters Forstal. The approval rate is 98%.
How long do planning decisions take near Hunters Forstal?
The average planning decision time near Hunters Forstal is 72 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 Hunters Forstal?
The planning approval rate near Hunters Forstal is 98%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Hunters Forstal?
The most common type of planning application near Hunters Forstal is full planning applications, with 46 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Hunters Forstal?
You can search and track planning applications near Hunters Forstal on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.