Milstead, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Milstead, Kent.
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About Milstead
Milstead is a quaint village and civil parish located in the borough of Swale, Kent, England. Nestled among nearby villages such as Frinsted, Wichling, Doddington, and Lynsted, it serves as the southernmost parish in the Sittingbourne area, situated roughly 3 miles from Sittingbourne town centre and just south of the M2 motorway. This charming location offers a blend of rural appeal and accessibility, making it relevant for those exploring planning applications in the region.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Swale
- Parliamentary constituency: Faversham and Mid Kent
- LSOA: Swale 013C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Milstead.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Milstead.
- 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 Milstead based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
10 planning applications found near Milstead.
- - Trotts Hall Frinsted Road Milstead Kent ME9 0SE
Submission of details pursuant to condition 3 (materials), subject to 25/503215/FULL.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - The Cottage Frinsted Road Milstead Kent ME9 0SA
Demolition of existing garages and erection of replacement garage barn.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - The Cottage Frinsted Road Milstead Kent ME9 0SA
Listed Building Consent for removal of the existing garage and erection of replacement garage barn.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - Milstead Primary School School Lane Milstead Kent ME9 0SJ
TPO application to remove major dead wood from one Wild Cherry (0646). One Red Oak (1075) remove dead wood and broken branches overhanging school field and one Common Ash (1076) remove two broken bran
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2025-12-19
View full details - - Old Rectory Frinsted Road Milstead Kent ME9 0SA
Listed Building Consent for the proposed installation of the hot tub and sauna on patio in the southeast corner of the property.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Heritage | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2025-03-26
View full details - - Old Rectory Frinsted Road Milstead Kent ME9 0SA
Listed Building Consent for installation of Ground-Mounted Solar PV System
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2024-12-02
View full details - - Milstead Manor Broadoak Road Milstead Kent ME9 0SE
Conservation Area Notification: To fell 27no. Leylandii trees (G1, G2, G3 and G4) and lift crown of 5no. Leylandii trees (G5) to 4m from ground level.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2024-12-02
View full details - - Old Rectory Frinsted Road Milstead Kent ME9 0SA
Installation of a 28.48kWp Ground-Mounted Solar PV System
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2024-12-02
View full details - - The Cottage Frinsted Road Milstead Sittingbourne Kent ME9 0SA
Conversion of 2no. domestic outbuildings to 2no. holiday lets, including demolition of existing garage and erection of a single storey rear extension and glazed side link to existing stable building.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2024-02-23
View full details - - The Cottage Frinsted Road Milstead Sittingbourne Kent ME9 0SA
Listed Building Consent for conversion of 1no. domestic outbuilding to 1no. holiday let, including demolition of existing garage and erection of a single storey rear extension and glazed side link to
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2024-02-21
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A brief summary of Milstead in Kent
Milstead is a quaint village and civil parish located in the borough of Swale, Kent, England. Nestled among nearby villages such as Frinsted, Wichling, Doddington, and Lynsted, it serves as the southernmost parish in the Sittingbourne area, situated roughly 3 miles from Sittingbourne town centre and just south of the M2 motorway. This charming location offers a blend of rural appeal and accessibility, making it relevant for those exploring planning applications in the region.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Milstead a particularly low-crime area.
Milstead has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Milstead, 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 Milstead includes 20 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 Milstead
In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Milstead. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Milstead maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision time of 53 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Milstead were listed building and heritage (3), full planning applications (2), tree works (2). The high proportion of heritage applications reflects the historic character of the area and the presence of listed buildings or conservation areas nearby.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 6 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
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- 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.