Leysdown-on-Sea, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Leysdown-on-Sea, Kent.
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About Leysdown-on-Sea
Leysdown-on-Sea is a coastal village located on the eastern shore of the Isle of Sheppey in the borough of Swale, Kent. As of 2020, it had an estimated population of 936 and is part of the civil parish of Leysdown, which also encompasses the nearby settlements of Bay View, Shellness, and Harty. The area, which saw a population of 1,256 in 2011, offers a unique context for planning applications, particularly concerning coastal development and community services.
Population: 936
District: Leysdown
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £306,664 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Swale
- Parliamentary constituency: Sittingbourne and Sheppey
- LSOA: Swale 001D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Leysdown-on-Sea.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Leysdown-on-Sea.
- 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 Leysdown-on-Sea based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near Leysdown-on-Sea.
- - Land Adj To 1 Seaview Mews Grove Avenue Leysdown Sheerness Kent ME12 4EA
Lawful Development Certificate (Existing) to establish that the development granted outline planning permission under reference 20/501966/FULL (APP/V2255/W/20/3263345) (Erection of a detached building
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-04-16
View full details - - 31 Park Avenue Holiday Camp Park Avenue Leysdown Kent ME12 4QP
Replacement of existing holiday chalet, including construction of a new timber frame and installation of composite external cladding, new double-glazed window units, new patio doors, alteration to the
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - Elm Trees Park Avenue Leysdown Kent ME12 4QJ
Outline application ( with details of access sought and all other matters reserved) for removal of existing mobile home and sheds, subdivision of plot and erection of residential 2-bed single-storey d
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - Harts Holiday Park Leysdown Road Leysdown Kent ME12 4RG
Prior notification for the installation of solar PV panels to a single building on two separate roof sections. For its prior approval to: -Design and external appearance of the development - The impac
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-01-06
View full details - - Nutts Farm Caravan Park Shellness Road Leysdown-On-Sea Kent ME12 4QL
Replacement of part of boundary fence and gates.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2024-10-04
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A brief summary of Leysdown-on-Sea in Kent
Leysdown-on-Sea is a coastal village located on the eastern shore of the Isle of Sheppey in the borough of Swale, Kent. As of 2020, it had an estimated population of 936 and is part of the civil parish of Leysdown, which also encompasses the nearby settlements of Bay View, Shellness, and Harty. The area, which saw a population of 1,256 in 2011, offers a unique context for planning applications, particularly concerning coastal development and community services. The settlement has a population of approximately 936. It sits within the Leysdown district.
Property prices in Leysdown-on-Sea show an average sale price of £306,664, 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 Leysdown-on-Sea a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Leysdown-on-Sea includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): The Swale SSSI, Sheppey Cliffs and Foreshore SSSI; 2 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Outer Thames Estuary, The Swale; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: The Swale. 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 Leysdown-on-Sea
In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Leysdown-on-Sea. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 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 Leysdown-on-Sea.
At 60 days on average, decisions near Leysdown-on-Sea slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Leysdown-on-Sea were full planning applications (4), outline applications (2), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 57% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 4 smaller schemes were submitted.
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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.