Iwade, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Iwade, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
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: £317,553 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Swale
- Parliamentary constituency: Sittingbourne and Sheppey
- LSOA: Swale 012E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
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
9 planning applications found near Iwade.
- - 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: Undecided | 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: Undecided | 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 £317,553, 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, 21 planning applications were submitted near Iwade. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 98 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Iwade may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
With an average of 98 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 full planning applications (6), discharge of conditions (6), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 29% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 5 medium-scale applications, 10 smaller schemes were submitted.
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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.