Lenham Heath, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Lenham Heath, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
About Lenham Heath
Lenham Heath is a picturesque hamlet located in Kent, nestled on the southern edge of the North Downs, and conveniently situated halfway between Maidstone and Ashford. Its rural charm and strategic location make it an area of interest for potential planning applications and developments.
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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 015A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Lenham Heath.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Lenham 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 Lenham Heath based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Lenham Heath.
- - Homelands Lenham Heath Road Lenham Heath Kent ME17 2BS
Prior notification for erection of a new agricultural building for the storage of straw and hay. For its prior approval to:- Siting, design and external appearance.
Status: Undecided | Type: Other | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - Land South Of Lenham Heath Road Lenham Heath Maidstone Kent ME17 2BP
Submission of details pursuant to condition 7 (site development scheme), 8 (landscaping), 10 (ecology enhancement), 11 (foul and surface water drainage), 12 (renewable energy sources), 13 (existing ex
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - Double Quick Farm Rose Lane Lenham Heath Kent ME17 2JN
Erection of an ancillary commercial building and minor extensions to the south of the main building to form two units for continued commercial use and proposed ancillary offices, together with landsca
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-01-02
View full details - - Hillcrest Bull Hill Lenham Heath Kent ME17 2JA
Submission of details pursuant to condition 4 (Ecological Enhancements), subject to application 24/502220/FULL.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2024-12-13
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A brief summary of Lenham Heath in Kent
Lenham Heath is a picturesque hamlet located in Kent, nestled on the southern edge of the North Downs, and conveniently situated halfway between Maidstone and Ashford. Its rural charm and strategic location make it an area of interest for potential planning applications and developments.
Property prices in Lenham 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 Lenham Heath a particularly low-crime area.
Lenham 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 Lenham Heath includes 12 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, Lenham 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 Lenham Heath
In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Lenham Heath. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 44 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Lenham Heath may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 44 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Lenham Heath were full planning applications (2), outline applications (2), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 22% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 7 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.