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Planning in Lower Herne

Approved
98%
79 of 79 decided
Decision time
about 10 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Lower Herne in the last 24 months, from Canterbury City Council's planning register.

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About Lower Herne

Lower Herne is a settlement located in Kent, England.

Property prices in Lower Herne show an average sale price of £352,991, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Lower Herne area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Lower Herne a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Lower Herne has 8 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Lower Herne 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Lower Herne, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 94 planning applications were submitted near Lower Herne. Of these, 98% were approved, with an average decision time of 72 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (46), listed building and heritage (20), amendments (5). 3 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Lower Herne?
In the last 24 months, 94 planning applications were submitted near Lower Herne. The approval rate is 98%.
How long do planning decisions take near Lower Herne?
The average planning decision time near Lower Herne is 72 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Lower Herne?
The planning approval rate near Lower Herne is 98%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Lower Herne?
The most common type of planning application near Lower Herne is full planning applications, with 46 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Lower Herne?
You can search and track planning applications near Lower Herne on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.