Istead Rise, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Istead Rise, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
About Istead Rise
Istead Rise is a village located in the borough of Gravesham, Kent, approximately 3 miles south of Gravesend. As of the 2011 Census, it has a population of 3,437 residents. This quaint village may offer potential insights for those researching planning applications in the area, given its residential character and proximity to larger urban centres.
Population: 3,437
District: Gravesham
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Area Information
- Admin district: Gravesham
- Parliamentary constituency: Gravesham
- LSOA: Gravesham 013B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Istead Rise.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Istead Rise.
- 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 Istead Rise based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
8 planning applications found near Istead Rise.
- - Land At Worcester Close Istead Rise Gravesend Kent DA13 9LB
Application for the approval of condition 22 (Deliveries and Servicing) and condition 23 (Broadband) attached to planning reference number 20230136.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2026-04-23
View full details - - 55 Flowerhill Way Istead Rise Gravesend Kent DA13 9DS
Application for a Proposed Lawful Development Certificate; Extension to existing driveway and dropped kerb.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - - 37 Flowerhill Way Istead Rise Gravesend Kent DA13 9DS
Demolition of rear conservatory and conversion of existing garage into a kitchen. Removal of side timber storage and erection of brick built storage enclosure. Replacement of front window.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2026-02-06
View full details - - 18 Hill Close Istead Rise Gravesend Kent DA13 9DD
Application for a Proposed Lawful Development Certificate; Installation of a dropped kerb.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2026-01-09
View full details - - Land At Worcester Close Istead Rise Gravesend Kent DA13 9LB
Application for the approval of condition 20 (External Lighting), condition 24 (Noise Impact Assessment) and condition 25 (Plant Equipment) attached to planning reference number 20230136.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2025-10-07
View full details - - 47 Istead Rise Gravesend Kent DA13 9JE
Application for a Proposed Lawful Development Certificate; Installation of vehicle crossover.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2025-06-16
View full details - - 44 Northumberland Road Istead Rise Gravesend Kent DA13 9JP
Application for a Proposed Lawful Development Certificate; Widening of dropped kerb.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2025-05-23
View full details - - 98 Flowerhill Way Istead Rise Gravesend Kent DA13 9DW
Conversion of integral garage into habitable space with associated alterations to the front elevation and widening of existing drop kerb.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2023-11-30
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A brief summary of Istead Rise in Kent
Istead Rise is a village located in the borough of Gravesham, Kent, approximately 3 miles south of Gravesend. As of the 2011 Census, it has a population of 3,437 residents. This quaint village may offer potential insights for those researching planning applications in the area, given its residential character and proximity to larger urban centres. The settlement has a population of approximately 3,437. It sits within the Gravesham district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Istead Rise a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Istead Rise includes 5 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Istead Rise
In the last 24 months, 21 planning applications were submitted near Istead Rise. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Istead Rise maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
At 60 days on average, decisions near Istead Rise slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Istead Rise were full planning applications (8), outline applications (6), discharge of conditions (4). Full planning applications account for 38% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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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.