Kemsley, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Kemsley, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
About Kemsley
Kemsley, formerly an independent village, has evolved into a suburb of Sittingbourne in Kent, England. This transition reflects its integration into the wider urban landscape, making it a relevant area for those considering planning applications and developments in the region.
Population: 6,100
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 012C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Kemsley.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Kemsley.
- 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 Kemsley based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
10 planning applications found near Kemsley.
- 26/501786/FULL - 28 The Willows Kemsley Kent ME10 2TE
Erection of a single storey front extension with 1no. roof light.
Status: Undecided | Council: Maidstone | Date: 2026-05-11 - 26/501569/SUB - Sittingbourne Logistics Park Swale Way Sittingbourne Kent ME10 2FF
Submission of details pursuant to condition 13 - Ecological Mitigation Strategy, 14 - Habitat Establishment and Management Plan and 17 - Water Vole Mitigation Strategy, Subject to 22/504781/OUT
Status: Undecided | Council: Maidstone | Date: 2026-04-24 - 26/501534/LBC - Great Grovehurst Farmhouse Grovehurst Road Sittingbourne Kent ME9 8RB
Listed Building Consent to strip existing Kent Peg Tile pitched roof covering and replace with new handmade clay peg tiles together with all associated fixtures and fittings.
Status: Undecided | Council: Maidstone | Date: 2026-04-21 - - Land At Sleepy Meadows Sheppey Way Bobbing Kent ME9 8QX
Outline application (with all matters reserved except access) for erection of up to 10 Dwellings with carports car parking, landscaping.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - Great Grovehurst Farm Grovehurst Road Sittingbourne Kent ME9 8RB
Submission of details pursuant to Conditions 7 (Site Levels) and 37 (Pedestrian/Cycle Access) attached Outline Planning Permission ref. 18/502372/EIOUT.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-01-09
View full details - - Great Grovehurst Farmhouse Grovehurst Road Sittingbourne Kent ME9 8RB
Erection of car barn and store with associated driveway works.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2025-12-12
View full details - - 7 Danes Mead Sittingbourne Kent ME10 2SP
Erection of single storey rear extension. (Demolition of existing rear conservatory).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2025-05-07
View full details - - Great Grovehurst Farm Grovehurst Road Sittingbourne Kent ME9 8RB
Submission of details pursuant to condition 38 ( installation of fixed telecommunication infrastructure and High-Speed Fibre Optic) subject to 18/502372/EIOUT
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2024-12-27
View full details - - Sittingbourne Logistics Park Swale Way Sittingbourne Kent ME10 2FF
Change of use of land and installation of a temporary HGV Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) fuelling station.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2023-12-21
View full details - - Land At Pheasant Farm Bramblefield Lane West Of Iwade Bypass Sittingbourne Kent ME9 8QX
Change of use of land to equestrian use for a commercial livery yard, comprising erection of a stable and therapy barn, a storage barn, and creation of all-weather riding arena, with associated access
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2023-05-17
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A brief summary of Kemsley in Kent
Kemsley, formerly an independent village, has evolved into a suburb of Sittingbourne in Kent, England. This transition reflects its integration into the wider urban landscape, making it a relevant area for those considering planning applications and developments in the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 6,100. It sits within the Swale district.
Property prices in Kemsley 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 Kemsley a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Kemsley includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): The Swale SSSI; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): The Swale; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: 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, Kemsley 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 Kemsley
In the last 24 months, 18 planning applications were submitted near Kemsley. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 112 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Kemsley may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
With an average of 112 days, decisions near Kemsley 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 Kemsley were discharge of conditions (7), full planning applications (5), advertising consent (2).
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 4 medium-scale applications, 10 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
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