Lewson Street, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Lewson Street, Kent.
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About Lewson Street
Lewson Street is a village situated near the A2 road within the civil parish of Norton, Buckland, and Stone, in the Swale district of Kent, England. Its proximity to the towns of Sittingbourne and Faversham makes it a notable location for potential planning applications in the area.
District: Norton, Buckland and Stone
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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: Faversham and Mid Kent
- LSOA: Swale 016B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Lewson Street.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Lewson 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 Lewson Street based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Lewson Street.
- 26/501448/FULL - Lion Yard Worlds End Lewson Street Norton Kent ME9 9JS
Conversion of existing garage into an office replacing the existing flat roof to pitch roof. Removal of existing chimney and insertion of 4no. rear rooflights
Status: Undecided | Council: Maidstone | Date: 2026-04-16 - - Lion Yard Worlds End Lewson Street Norton Kent ME9 9JS
Conversion of existing garage into an office, removal of existing chimney and insertion of 4no. rear rooflights.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-04-16
View full details - - Lewson House Lewson Street Road Norton Kent ME9 9JJ
Conservation area notification: Fell one Willow (T1), Remove branch of one Eucalyptus (T2) growing over and into shrubs and hedges reducing the spread of of the tree from 12m to approximately 7m.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-02-02
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A brief summary of Lewson Street in Kent
Lewson Street is a village situated near the A2 road within the civil parish of Norton, Buckland, and Stone, in the Swale district of Kent, England. Its proximity to the towns of Sittingbourne and Faversham makes it a notable location for potential planning applications in the area. It sits within the Norton, Buckland and Stone district.
Property prices in Lewson Street 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 Lewson Street a particularly low-crime area.
Lewson Street has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Cellar Hill and Greenstreet, Lewson Street. 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 Lewson Street 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 Lewson Street
In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Lewson Street. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 97 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Lewson Street may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
With an average of 97 days, decisions near Lewson Street 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 Lewson Street were full planning applications (1), listed building and heritage (1), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 17% 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, 4 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- 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.