Milton Regis, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Milton Regis, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
About Milton Regis
Milton Regis is a village located in the Swale district of Kent, England, with a population of approximately 5,000 residents. Once known by various names, including Milton-next-Sittingbourne and Middleton, it has evolved into a suburb of Sittingbourne, which was historically a small hamlet under the Manor of Milton Regis until around 1800. This rich history and its current status as part of a growing urban area make Milton Regis a relevant location for those researching planning applications in the region.
Population: 4,801
District: Swale
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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 007C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Milton Regis.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Milton Regis.
- 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 Regis based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Milton Regis.
- - 61 Galena Close Sittingbourne Kent ME10 5LB
Partial conversion of existing garage to form habitable room with side facing window.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-05-07
View full details - - 22 Gayhurst Drive Sittingbourne Kent ME10 1UD
Prior notification for a proposed single storey rear extension which: A) Extends by 5.6 metres beyond the rear wall of the original dwelling. B) Has a maximum height of 3.8 metres from the natural gro
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2025-10-21
View full details - - Arcola House Staplehurst Road Sittingbourne Kent ME10 2NH
TPO application to re-pollard nine Poplar trees to previous pollard points.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2025-02-26
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A brief summary of Milton Regis in Kent
Milton Regis is a village located in the Swale district of Kent, England, with a population of approximately 5,000 residents. Once known by various names, including Milton-next-Sittingbourne and Middleton, it has evolved into a suburb of Sittingbourne, which was historically a small hamlet under the Manor of Milton Regis until around 1800. This rich history and its current status as part of a growing urban area make Milton Regis a relevant location for those researching planning applications in the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 4,801. It sits within the Swale district.
Property prices in Milton Regis 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 Milton Regis a particularly low-crime area.
Milton Regis has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: The Street, Borden, High Street, Milton Regis. 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 Regis 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 Regis
In the last 24 months, 45 planning applications were submitted near Milton Regis. Of these, 82% were approved, with an average decision time of 62 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 Regis.
At 62 days on average, decisions near Milton Regis slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Milton Regis were full planning applications (17), outline applications (8), discharge of conditions (8). Full planning applications account for 38% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 9 medium-scale applications, 31 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.