Lower Herne, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Lower Herne, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
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Area Information
- Admin district: Canterbury
- Parliamentary constituency: Herne Bay and Sandwich
- LSOA: Canterbury 001E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Lower Herne.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Lower Herne.
- 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 Herne based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
6 planning applications found near Lower Herne.
- - 33 Hawe Farm Way Herne Kent CT6 7UB
Single-storey side and rear extension following part-removal of conservatory and demolition of garage.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - 18 Ruskins View Herne Kent CT6 7AE
Installation of electric vehicle charge point to the front elevation.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - 82 School Lane Herne Kent CT6 7AR
Single-storey detached outbuilding for use as workshop.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - Herne Windmill Mill Lane Herne Kent
T1, T2, in front garden, remove dead branches.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2025-05-21
View full details - - 62 Pigeon Lane Herne Kent CT6 7ES
Two-storey side extension together with replacement porch and cladding to dwelling following demolition of existing garage and car port.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2025-02-05
View full details - - 2 Streetfield Herne Kent CT6 7AT
Single-storey rear extension following demolition of existing garage and conservatory.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2024-06-21
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A brief summary of Lower Herne in Kent
Lower Herne is a settlement located in Kent, England.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Lower Herne a particularly low-crime area.
Lower Herne has 5 conservation areas within its boundaries: Hawe Farm, Hunters Forstal, Herne Windmill, Eddington, Herne Bay, Herne, Herne Bay. 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 Herne includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): East Blean Woods SSSI; 6 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Blean Complex. 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 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.
Planning Activity in Lower Herne
In the last 24 months, 41 planning applications were submitted near Lower Herne. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 50 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Lower Herne.
The average decision time of 50 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 Herne were full planning applications (24), listed building and heritage (7), tree works (4). Full planning applications account for 59% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 3 large-scale (major) developments, 38 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 26 applications
- Refused: 1 application
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 12 applications
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Hunters Forstal planning applications
- Herne planning applications
- Eddington planning applications
- Broomfield planning applications
- Herne Bay planning applications
- Herne Common planning applications
- Knave's Ash planning applications
- Beltinge planning applications
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.