Lynsted, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Lynsted, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
About Lynsted
Lynsted is a picturesque village located within the Lynsted with Kingsdown civil parish in the Swale borough of Kent. Nestled south of the A2 road, it boasts easy access to the M2 via the nearby Faversham junction. Characterized by its charming church, historic yew tree, traditional pub, and quaint duck pond, Lynsted embodies the quintessential English village atmosphere, often affectionately referred to as "Lovely, Lovely Lynsted."
Population: 1,600 · Elevation: 41m
District: Lynsted with Kingsdown
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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: Sittingbourne and Sheppey
- LSOA: Swale 009A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Lynsted.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Lynsted.
- 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 Lynsted based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Lynsted.
- 26/501449/DEMREQ - Park Farm Lynsted Park Lynsted Kent ME9 0JH
Prior notification for the proposed demolition of concrete portal frame with 2 lean to.
Status: Undecided | Council: Maidstone | Date: 2026-04-21 - - Park Farm Lynsted Park Lynsted Kent ME9 0JH
Prior notification for the proposed demolition of concrete portal frame with 2 lean to.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - Park Farm Christophers Row Lynsted Kent ME9 0JH
Prior notification for the change of use of 3no. buildings and any land within their curtilage from agricultural to 6no. dwellinghouses and associated operational development. For its prior approval t
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-04-17
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A brief summary of Lynsted in Kent
Lynsted is a picturesque village located within the Lynsted with Kingsdown civil parish in the Swale borough of Kent. Nestled south of the A2 road, it boasts easy access to the M2 via the nearby Faversham junction. Characterized by its charming church, historic yew tree, traditional pub, and quaint duck pond, Lynsted embodies the quintessential English village atmosphere, often affectionately referred to as "Lovely, Lovely Lynsted." The settlement has a population of approximately 1,600. It sits within the Lynsted with Kingsdown district.
Lynsted sits at an elevation of 41 metres above sea level. The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
Property prices in Lynsted 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 Lynsted a particularly low-crime area.
Lynsted has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: The Street, Lynsted, Bogle, Lynsted, Cellar Hill and Greenstreet. 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 Lynsted includes 2 Ancient Woodland sites; 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, Lynsted 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 Lynsted
In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Lynsted. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 49 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Lynsted may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 49 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Lynsted were outline applications (2), full planning applications (1), tree works (1).
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 3 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.