How long do planning decisions take near Milton?

The average planning decision time near Milton is 86 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Milton?

The planning approval rate near Milton is 79%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Milton?

The most common type of planning application near Milton is full planning applications, with 104 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Milton?

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Milton, Kent Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Milton, Kent.

Kent · England · settlement

Planning applications in Milton are administered by Gravesham Borough Council. View the full Gravesham Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Milton

Milton-next-Gravesend is an area and ecclesiastical parish within the Gravesend built-up area, located in the Gravesham district of north-west Kent, England. This locality presents opportunities for planning applications, given its integration into the larger Gravesend region and its developing infrastructure.

District: Gravesham

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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 010D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Milton.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Milton.

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 Milton based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

149 planning applications found near Milton.

- 1A - 1B Wellington Street Gravesend Kent DA12 1JA
Application for the approval of condition 3 (Sound Insulation) attached to planning reference number 20250866.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2026-07-01
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20260638 - Custom House The Terrace Gravesend Kent
Application for the approval of Condition 10 (Geotechnical Information and Contamination) attached to planning reference number 20240687.
Status: Undecided | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2026-06-22
20260600 - 27 The Terrace Gravesend Kent DA12 2BA
Erection of ground, first and second floor extensions at the rear of the property.
Status: Undecided | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2026-06-09
- Milton Place Car Park Gravesend Kent DA12 2BT
Application for the approval of condition 17 (Crime Prevention Measures) attached to planning reference number 20250167.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2026-06-05
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20260584 - Milton Place Car Park Gravesend Kent DA12 2BT
Application for the approval of condition 17 (Crime Prevention Measures) attached to planning reference number 20250167.
Status: Undecided | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2026-06-05
20260580 - Port Of London Authority London River House Royal Pier Road Gravesend Kent DA12 2BG
Application for the approval of condition 7 (External Lighting) attached to planning reference number 20250381.
Status: Undecided | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2026-06-04
- Port Of London Authority London River House Royal Pier Road Gravesend Kent DA12 2BG
Application for the approval of condition 7 (External Lighting) attached to planning reference number 20250381.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2026-06-04
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- Custom House The Terrace Gravesend Kent
Application for the approval of condition 16 (hard landscaping and boundary treatments) and condition 25 (riparian life saving equipment) attached to planning reference number 20240687.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2026-05-26
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20260539 - Custom House The Terrace Gravesend Kent
Application for the approval of condition 16 (hard landscaping and boundary treatments) and condition 25 (riparian life saving equipment) attached to planning reference number 20240687.
Status: Undecided | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2026-05-26
- 2 Milton Place Gravesend Kent
Erection of 4 apartments consisting of 2 x one beds and 2 x two beds with associated parking.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2026-05-19
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20260518 - 2 Milton Place Gravesend Kent
Erection of 4 apartments consisting of 2 x one beds and 2 x two beds with associated parking.
Status: Undecided | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2026-05-19
- Car Park Milton Place Gravesend Kent DA12 2BT
Application for the approval of condition 15 (Hard Landscaping) and condition 16 (Soft Landscaping) attached to planning reference number 20250167.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2026-05-07
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- Car Park Milton Place Gravesend Kent DA12 2BT
Application for the partial approval of condition 12 (Elevations) and condition 14 (Swift Bricks) attached to planning reference number 20250167.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2026-05-07
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20260472 - Car Park Milton Place Gravesend Kent DA12 2BT
Application for the approval of condition 15 (Hard Landscaping) and condition 16 (Soft Landscaping) attached to planning reference number 20250167.
Status: Undecided | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2026-05-07
20260469 - Car Park Milton Place Gravesend Kent DA12 2BT
Application for the partial approval of condition 12 (Elevations) and condition 14 (Swift Bricks) attached to planning reference number 20250167.
Status: Undecided | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2026-05-07
- Car Park Milton Place Gravesend Kent DA12 2BT
Application for the approval of condition 13 (External Facing Materials) attached to planning reference number 20250167.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2026-04-27
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- Car Park Milton Place Gravesend Kent DA12 2BT
Application for the approval of condition 11 (Foul and surface water sewerage disposal) attached to planning reference number 20250167.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2026-04-17
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- 1A - 1B Wellington Street Gravesend Kent DA12 1JA
Application for the approval of condition 3 (Sound Insulation Assessment) attached to planning reference number 20250866.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Conditions | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2026-04-15
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- Port Of London Authority London River House Royal Pier Road Gravesend Kent DA12 2BG
Provision of a pedestrian access gate.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2026-04-07
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- Port Of London Authority London River House Royal Pier Road Gravesend Kent DA12 2BG
Application for the approval of condition 5 (Hard Landscaping) attached to planning reference number 20250381.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2026-04-07
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A brief summary of Milton in Kent

Property prices in Milton 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 Milton a particularly low-crime area.

Milton has 9 conservation areas within its boundaries: Milton Place, Gravesend, Upper Windmill Street, Gravesend, Windmill Hill, Gravesend, King Street, Gravesend, Riverside, Gravesend, Pelham Road and The Avenue, Gravesend, Darnley Road, Gravesend, High Street and Queen Street, Gravesend, Harmer Street, Gravesend. 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.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Milton 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 Milton

In the last 24 months, 316 planning applications were submitted near Milton. Of these, 79% were approved, with an average decision time of 86 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Milton.

The average decision period of 86 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 13 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Milton were full planning applications (104), discharge of conditions (98), listed building and heritage (30). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 7 large-scale (major) developments, 7 medium-scale applications, 284 smaller schemes were submitted. The high volume of major applications indicates significant development pressure in the area, which may interest property developers and investors.

17 planning appeals were lodged, of which 3 were allowed and 13 were dismissed (19% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

Application Outcomes

Approved: 195 applications
Refused: 46 applications
Withdrawn: 5 applications
Awaiting decision: 70 applications

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