Meopham Green, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Meopham Green, Kent.
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Planning applications in Meopham Green are administered by Gravesham Borough Council. View the full Gravesham Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Meopham Green
Meopham Green is a large linear village and civil parish located in the Borough of Gravesham, Kent, south of Gravesend. Spanning 6.5 square miles (17 km²), it encompasses two villages and two smaller settlements, with a population of 6,795 as of the 2021 census. Recognised as one of the longest linear settlements in Europe, Meopham stretches approximately 7 miles (11 km) in length, making it a unique location for planning applications within the area.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £376,612 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Gravesham
- Parliamentary constituency: Gravesham
- LSOA: Gravesham 012B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Meopham Green.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Meopham Green.
- 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 Green based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near Meopham Green.
- - Basque Cottage Wrotham Road Meopham Gravesend Kent DA13 0QA
Works to trees in a Conservation Area; 1 x Prunus Tree (T1) - Crown lift two lowest limbs over the garage and reduce the tree by 2.5m all over. Crown height reduction 7m to 5.5m. Crown width reduction
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - Meopham Green Baptist Church Wrotham Road Meopham Gravesend Kent DA13 0QA
Application of lime render and paint finish to lower facade of front elevation and to entrance porch.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - Basque Cottage Wrotham Road Meopham Gravesend Kent DA13 0QA
Works to trees in a Conservation Area; Mixed Hedgerow to be reduced by no more than 3m.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - Minel Meze And Grill Wrotham Road Meopham Green Meopham Gravesend Kent DA13 0QB
Works to trees in a Conservation Area; Sycamore Tree (T1) reduce tree all over by 4m, resulting in the reduction in crown height from 14m to 10m and crown spread from 10m to 6m.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2024-09-13
View full details - - Tangle Trees Wrotham Road Meopham Gravesend Kent DA13 0QA
Erection of a first floor rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2023-01-05
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A brief summary of Meopham Green in Kent
Meopham Green is a large linear village and civil parish located in the Borough of Gravesham, Kent, south of Gravesend. Spanning 6.5 square miles (17 km²), it encompasses two villages and two smaller settlements, with a population of 6,795 as of the 2021 census. Recognised as one of the longest linear settlements in Europe, Meopham stretches approximately 7 miles (11 km) in length, making it a unique location for planning applications within the area.
Property prices in Meopham Green show an average sale price of £376,612, 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 Green a particularly low-crime area.
Meopham Green has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: Meopham Green, Meopham, The Street, Meopham, Hook Green, Meopham, 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 Meopham Green includes 12 Ancient Woodland sites. 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 Green
In the last 24 months, 26 planning applications were submitted near Meopham Green. Of these, 87% were approved, with an average decision time of 40 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Meopham Green maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision time of 40 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 Green were tree works (8), full planning applications (7), outline applications (4). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 23 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
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- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.