Lower Hartlip, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Lower Hartlip, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
Planning applications in Lower Hartlip are administered by Swale Borough Council. View the full Swale Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £313,428 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Swale
- Parliamentary constituency: Sittingbourne and Sheppey
- LSOA: Swale 008A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Lower Hartlip.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Lower Hartlip.
- 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 Lower Hartlip based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Lower Hartlip.
- - Popes Hall The Street Hartlip Kent ME9 7TL
Listed Building Consent for repair and replacement of the existing windows and doors.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-06-26
View full details - - 7 Grainey Field Hartlip Kent ME9 7SR
Lawful Development Certificate for a proposed hip to gable loft conversion with rear facing dormer
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-02-27
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A brief summary of Lower Hartlip in Kent
Lower Hartlip is a settlement located in Kent, England.
Property prices in Lower Hartlip show an average sale price of £313,428, 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 Lower Hartlip a particularly low-crime area.
Lower Hartlip has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Hartlip Village, No data available for publication by HE. 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 Lower Hartlip includes 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Kent Downs. 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, Lower Hartlip 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 Lower Hartlip
In the last 24 months, 24 planning applications were submitted near Lower Hartlip. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 47 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Lower Hartlip may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
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 Lower Hartlip were discharge of conditions (11), full planning applications (5), tree works (3).
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 20 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.