Iwade, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Iwade, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
Planning applications in Iwade are administered by Swale Borough Council. View the full Swale Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Iwade
Iwade is a village and civil parish located just 2 miles (3.2 km) north of Sittingbourne in Kent. This quaint community offers a blend of rural charm and accessibility, making it a pertinent area for those researching planning applications or development opportunities in the region.
Population: 4,531 (2021)
District: Swale
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £313,428 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Swale
- Parliamentary constituency: Faversham and Mid Kent
- LSOA: Swale 013C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Iwade.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Iwade.
- 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 Iwade based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
14 planning applications found near Iwade.
- 26/502259/SUB - Land South Of Dunlin Walk Iwade Kent ME9 8TG
Submission of details pursuant to condition 11-(surface water drainage system) subject to 18/506328/OUT approved on appeal APP/V2255/W/21/3272760
Status: Undecided | Council: Maidstone | Date: 2026-06-12 - - Land South Of Dunlin Walk Iwade Kent ME9 8TG
Submission of details pursuant to condition 11-(surface water drainage system) subject to 18/506328/OUT approved on appeal APP/V2255/W/21/3272760
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-06-12
View full details - - Land South Of Dunlin Walk Iwade Kent ME9 8TG
To vary the S106 to include a mortgagee in possession provision to enable a mortgage provider to sell a First Home free of the First Homes provisions in the event they take possession should they be u
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-05-19
View full details - 26/501939/DOM106 - Land South Of Dunlin Walk Iwade Kent ME9 8TG
To vary the S106 to include a mortgagee in possession provision to enable a mortgage provider to sell a First Home free of the First Homes provisions in the event they take possession should they be u
Status: Undecided | Council: Maidstone | Date: 2026-05-19 - - Yew Tree House School Lane Iwade Kent ME9 8SG
Installation of air source heat pump.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-05-19
View full details - - 1 Shooters Chase Iwade Kent ME9 8TP
Erection of single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-04-22
View full details - 26/501435/FULL - 1 Shooters Chase Iwade Kent ME9 8TP
Erection of single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Council: Maidstone | Date: 2026-04-22 - - 1 Shooters Chase Iwade Kent ME9 8TP
Lawful development certificate for proposed single storey rear extension with 2no. roof lights and changes to fenestration
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - 6 Elm Tree Avenue Iwade Kent ME9 8UD
Change of Use application from residential to mixed use residential and gym for personal training and wellness/fitness
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - Land Lying To The West Of The Street Iwade Kent ME9 8TG
Submission of details pursuant to condition 7 - Landscape Implementation Programme, Subject to APP/V2255/W/21/3272760 (18/506328/OUT)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2025-10-03
View full details - - Land Lying To The South Of Dunlin Walk Iwade Kent ME9 8TG
Non-Material Amendment to ref. 18/506328/OUT: Outline Application for the erection of 20 residential dwellings (access being sought all other matters for future consideration) - Change the highway and
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2025-09-19
View full details - - 26 Springvale Iwade Kent ME9 8RX
Erection of a single storey to the side elevation with pitched roof and small flat roof. Erection of a new front porch.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2024-11-20
View full details - - Land Off Sheppey Way Iwade Kent ME9 8QY
Erection of 14no. bungalows with 21no. communal car parking spaces and amenity space.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2024-01-09
View full details - - 32 School Lane Iwade Kent ME9 8SE
Erection of front, side and rear ground floor extensions.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2023-12-08
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A brief summary of Iwade in Kent
Iwade is a village and civil parish located just 2 miles (3.2 km) north of Sittingbourne in Kent. This quaint community offers a blend of rural charm and accessibility, making it a pertinent area for those researching planning applications or development opportunities in the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 4,531 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Swale district.
Property prices in Iwade show an average sale price of £313,428, 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 Iwade a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Iwade includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Medway Estuary and Marshes SSSI, The Swale SSSI; 3 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Medway Estuary & Marshes, The Swale; 3 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Medway Estuary & Marshes, The Swale. 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, Iwade 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 Iwade
In the last 24 months, 32 planning applications were submitted near Iwade. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 92 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Iwade.
With an average of 92 days, decisions near Iwade take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Iwade were discharge of conditions (11), full planning applications (7), outline applications (2).
In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 5 medium-scale applications, 16 smaller schemes were submitted.
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