How long do planning decisions take near Keycol?

The average planning decision time near Keycol is 71 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 Keycol?

The planning approval rate near Keycol is 89%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Keycol?

The most common type of planning application near Keycol is discharge of conditions, with 10 submissions in the last 24 months.

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Keycol, Kent Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Keycol, Kent.

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About Keycol

Keycol is a quaint village situated near Sittingbourne in Kent, England. As of the 2011 Census, it falls within the civil parish of Bobbing, providing a small yet significant community for those researching planning applications in the area.

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 008D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Keycol.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Keycol based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

9 planning applications found near Keycol.

26/501291/FULL - 14 Ladyfields Close Bobbing Kent ME9 8TA
Demolition of conservatory and erection of a single storey side extension and a single storey rear and side extension.
Status: Undecided | Council: Maidstone | Date: 2026-04-07
- 14 Ladyfields Close Bobbing Kent ME9 8TA
Demolition of conservatory and erection of a single storey side extension and a single storey rear and side extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-04-07
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- Belle Vue Keycol Hill Bobbing Kent ME9 8NE
Proposed Dropped Kerb.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-03-04
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- 29 Keycol Hill Bobbing Kent ME9 8LZ
Lawful development certificate of proposed Single storey rear extension and changes of fenestration
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-02-02
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- Newington Court Nursing Home Keycol Hill Bobbing Kent ME9 7LG
Non material amendment to application 24/501287/FULL for the removal of a staircase, to provide risers and store rooms over three floors, and other minor reconfigurations. Along with internal reconfig
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2025-04-25
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- 12 Keycol Hill Bobbing Kent ME9 8ND
Erection of dropped kerb and driveway.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2025-04-16
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- Land Rear Of Hill Farm Bobbing Hill Bobbing Kent ME9 8NY
Submission of details to discharge condition 44 - Scheme of Historical Interpretation, Subject to 21/501740/FULL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2024-01-10
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- Land At Hill Farm Bobbing Hill Bobbing Kent ME9 8NY
Non material amendment to application 21/501740/FULL to alter the wording of condition 22.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2023-07-21
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- Land At Hill Farm Rook Lane Keycol Hill Bobbing Kent
Submission of Details pursuant to conditions 10 (Ecological Enhancement Scheme) and 11 (Ecological Management Plan) of Application 21/501740/FULL.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2023-04-27
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A brief summary of Keycol in Kent

Property prices in Keycol 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 Keycol a particularly low-crime area.

Keycol has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Chestnut Street, Borden, Newington Church, The Street, Borden. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Keycol includes 2 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 Keycol

In the last 24 months, 20 planning applications were submitted near Keycol. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 71 days.

This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Keycol.

The average decision period of 71 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Keycol were discharge of conditions (10), full planning applications (6), amendments (2).

In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 4 medium-scale applications, 14 smaller schemes were submitted.

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