Langley Heath, Kent Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Langley Heath, Kent.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £380,210 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

• Admin district: Maidstone
• Parliamentary constituency: Weald of Kent
• LSOA: Maidstone 016A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Keyword Scorecard

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

• 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 Langley Heath based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

7 planning applications found near Langley Heath.

1. - Wychwood Ulcombe Road Langley Kent ME17 3JE
   Submission of details application to discharge Condition 4 ( Ecology) for planning permission ref. 25/500237/FULL.
   Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-03-26
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2. - Land South Of Horseshoes Lane Langley Kent
   Submission of details pursuant to Condition 7 - Site Development Scheme, Condition 8 - Landscape Scheme, Condition 10 - Ecological Enhancements, Condition 11 - External Lighting and Condition 12 - Fut
   Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-03-18
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3. - Wychwood Ulcombe Road Langley Kent ME17 3JE
   Erection of a single-storey front extension to the existing dwelling
   Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-02-11
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4. - 2 The Brishings Orchard Close Langley Kent ME17 3LL
   Submission of details pursuant to condition 2 (ecology scheme) subject to application 25/504991/FULL.
   Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-02-11
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5. - Wychwood Ulcombe Road Langley Kent ME17 3JE
   Proposed front and rear dormer, erection of a rear extension, and installation of black timber panelling to the rear and side elevations to create a Tudor-style appearance. Including a rear extension
   Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-01-15
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6. - 20 Heath Road Langley Kent ME17 3LH
   Submission of details pursuant to conditions 3 - External surface materials, 6 - Hard and soft landscaping and 8 - Enhancement of biodiversity, Subject to 23/502101/FULL
   Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2025-06-06
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7. - Wychwood Ulcombe Road Langley Kent ME17 3JE
   Erection of single storey rear extension and front and rear dormers, and addition of 4no roof lights. Removal of existing garage.
   Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2025-01-31
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A brief summary of Langley Heath in Kent

Langley Heath is a settlement located in Kent, England.

Property prices in Langley Heath show an average sale price of £380,210, 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 Langley Heath a particularly low-crime area.

Langley Heath 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 Langley Heath includes 13 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Langley Heath 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 Langley Heath

In the last 24 months, 18 planning applications were submitted near Langley Heath. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 47 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 Langley Heath.

The average decision time of 47 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Langley Heath were full planning applications (7), discharge of conditions (7), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 39% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 15 smaller schemes were submitted.

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Related Planning Guides

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• 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.