How long do planning decisions take near Kemsley Street?

The average planning decision time near Kemsley Street is 56 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 Kemsley Street?

The planning approval rate near Kemsley Street is 75%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Kemsley Street?

The most common type of planning application near Kemsley Street is tree works applications, with 12 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Kemsley Street?

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Kemsley Street, Kent Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Kemsley Street, Kent.

Kent · England · settlement

Planning applications in Kemsley Street are administered by Medway Council. View the full Medway Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £323,000 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Medway
Parliamentary constituency: Gillingham and Rainham
LSOA: Medway 007A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Kemsley Street.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Kemsley Street.

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 Street based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Kemsley Street.

- Woodsview Matts Hill Road Detling Kent ME9 7XA
Demolition of garage, summer house and single storey flat roof projection. Erection of single storey side and rear extensions, changes to fenestration and creation of additional parking area.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2025-08-04
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- Woodfield White Hill Road Detling Kent ME14 3HH
Conversion of existing former stable building to a holiday-let, with associated external alterations, biodiversity enhancements and parking provision.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2023-12-22
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A brief summary of Kemsley Street in Kent

Kemsley Street is a settlement located in Kent, England.

Property prices in Kemsley Street show an average sale price of £323,000, 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 Street a particularly low-crime area.

Kemsley Street has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Kemsley Street includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Purple Hill SSSI; 20 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Kent Downs. 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 Kemsley Street

In the last 24 months, 32 planning applications were submitted near Kemsley Street. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Kemsley Street.

The average decision time of 56 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Kemsley Street were tree works (12), full planning applications (11), discharge of conditions (4). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.

In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 28 smaller schemes were submitted.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.

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