Meopham, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Meopham, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
About Meopham
Meopham is a large linear village and civil parish located in the Borough of Gravesham, north-west Kent, just south of Gravesend. Covering 6.5 square miles (17 km²) and home to a population of 6,795 as of the 2021 census, Meopham is renowned for being one of the longest linear settlements in Europe, stretching approximately 7 miles (11 km). This unique characteristic makes it a significant area for planning applications, attracting interest for development and infrastructure projects.
Population: 6,794 (2021)
District: Gravesham
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £360,370 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Dartford
- Parliamentary constituency: Dartford
- LSOA: Dartford 013A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Meopham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Meopham.
- 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 Meopham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
23 planning applications found near Meopham.
- - 8 Wellington Cottages Meopham Green Meopham Gravesend Kent DA13 0QF
Demolition of existing rear extension and erection of a rear/side extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - - Clijon Farm Whitehill Road Meopham Gravesend Kent DA13 0NY
Application for the approval of condition 2 (Lighting Design Plan) attached to planning reference number 20250572 and appeal reference 6001663.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - - 7 Warwick Gardens Meopham Gravesend Kent DA13 0PJ
Application for a Proposed Lawful Development Certificate; Extension to existing dropped kerb.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2026-04-17
View full details - - 34 Cricketers Drive Meopham Gravesend Kent DA13 0AX
Application for a Proposed Lawful Development Certificate; Conversion of roof space into habitable rooms with dormer window to rear elevation and 3no. rooflight windows to front elevation.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - 7 Kent Terrace Wrotham Road Meopham Gravesend Kent DA13 0AW
Works to trees in a Conservation Area; 1 x Common Ash Tree (T1) maintenance work to remove branch touching wires facing north east and reduce branches encroaching on wires facing south east.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - 6 Cricketers Drive Meopham Gravesend Kent DA13 0AX
Application for a Proposed Lawful Development Certificate; extension to driveway and widening of existing dropped kerb.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - The Boundary 1 Wellington Cottages Meopham Green Meopham Gravesend Kent DA13 0PZ
Prior approval application for a single storey rear extension with a depth of 6.00 metres, maximum height of 3.00 metres and eaves height of 2.75 metres.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - Meopham Village Green Adjacent To Cottages Wrotham Road Meopham Gravesend Kent
Works to trees in a Conservation Area; Horse Chestnut Tree to be felled in its entirety due to decay.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - Meopham Village Green Wrotham Road Meopham Gravesend Kent
Works to trees in a Conservation Area; Horse Chestnut Tree to be felled, stump ground and replanted with suitable native species.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - Outside 3 Arnold Avenue Meopham Gravesend Kent
The Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and restrictions) Regulation 2003 (as amended) - Regulation 5 Notice of Intention to Install Fixed Line Broadband Apparatus.
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2026-01-14
View full details - - Meopham Village Green Wrotham Road Meopham Gravesend Kent
Works to trees in a Conservation Area; Horse Chestnut Tree to be felled in its entirety due to decay.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2026-01-12
View full details - - Aurora Whitehill Road Meopham Gravesend Kent DA13 0NY
Application for the approval of condition 5 Landscaping (hard and soft) attached to planning reference number 20230291
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - Telefonica Vodaphone Telecommunications Station South Of Willow Tree Farm Wrotham Road Meopham Gravesend Kent DA13 0AH
The Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and restrictions) Regulations 2003 (as amended) - Regulation 5 Notice of the removal of 1no. existing 17.5m monopole, 6no existing antennas and 1no. exis
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2025-12-19
View full details - - Dashwood Court Wrotham Road Meopham Gravesend Kent DA13 0AU
Works to trees in the conservation area; 1 x Thuja Tree (T1) - Dismantle the tree in sections to near ground level and stump grind stump. Group of eight Lime Tree Pollards (G2) - Re pollard all eight
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2025-12-01
View full details - - Langton House Meopham Green Meopham Gravesend Kent DA13 0PY
Installation of a Domestic Solar PV Array to the front and rear roof slopes.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2025-11-19
View full details - - Little Hintock Meopham Green Meopham Gravesend Kent DA13 0PY
Installation of 13 solar panels to roof, 6 to rear and 7 to side.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2025-09-03
View full details - - 42 Cricketers Drive Meopham Gravesend Kent DA13 0AX
Erection of single storey side/rear extension with rooflights.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2025-04-23
View full details - - Near Bucklands Wrotham Road Meopham Gravesend Kent DA13 0AQ
The Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and restrictions) Regulations 2003 (as amended) - Regulation 5 Notice of intention to install 1 x 9m light pole.
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2024-12-23
View full details - - 9 Cricketers Drive Meopham Gravesend Kent DA13 0AX
Demolition of the existing garage and conservatory, erection of a new front porch and erection of a new/replacement single storey rear extension. Hip to gable roof conversion incorporating the erectio
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2024-11-20
View full details - - Telephone Call Box Meopham Green Meopham Gravesend Kent DA13 0PY
Removal of public payphone.
Status: Permitted | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2024-11-20
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A brief summary of Meopham in Kent
Meopham is a large linear village and civil parish located in the Borough of Gravesham, north-west Kent, just south of Gravesend. Covering 6.5 square miles (17 km²) and home to a population of 6,795 as of the 2021 census, Meopham is renowned for being one of the longest linear settlements in Europe, stretching approximately 7 miles (11 km). This unique characteristic makes it a significant area for planning applications, attracting interest for development and infrastructure projects. The settlement has a population of approximately 6,794 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Gravesham district.
Property prices in Meopham show an average sale price of £360,370, 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 Meopham a particularly low-crime area.
Meopham has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Meopham Green, Meopham, The Street, Meopham, Hook Green, Meopham. 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 Meopham includes 17 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.
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Planning Activity in Meopham
In the last 24 months, 29 planning applications were submitted near Meopham. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 41 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Meopham.
The average decision time of 41 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Meopham were full planning applications (10), tree works (8), outline applications (4). Full planning applications account for 34% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 28 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.