Nettlestead, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Nettlestead, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
About Nettlestead
Nettlestead is a picturesque village and civil parish located southwest of Maidstone in Kent, encompassing Nettlestead Green and part of Seven Mile Lane. Home to over 800 residents, the area features the historic parish church of St Mary the Virgin, which has historical ties to Odo, half-brother of William the Conqueror. This charming locality presents opportunities for planning applications, particularly in residential development and heritage conservation.
Population: 912 (2021)
District: Maidstone
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £380,210 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Tonbridge and Malling
- Parliamentary constituency: Tonbridge
- LSOA: Tonbridge and Malling 007D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Nettlestead.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Nettlestead.
- 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 Nettlestead based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
8 planning applications found near Nettlestead.
- - 8 Phoenix Cottages Maidstone Road Wateringbury Kent ME18 5EH
Conservation Area Notification: 1 x Cherry - Reduction in crown by approximately 2m
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - - 2B Bishops Close Nettlestead Kent ME18 5ES
Replacement windows and door.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - 26/501615/FULL - 2B Bishops Close Nettlestead Kent ME18 5ES
Replacement windows and door.
Status: Undecided | Council: Maidstone | Date: 2026-04-28 - 26/501582/TCA - 2 Malthouse Cottages Maidstone Road Wateringbury Kent ME18 5EJ
Conservation area notification to fell one (T1) Liquid amber and to reduce the crown of one (T2) Maple from a height of 9m to 6m
Status: Undecided | Council: Maidstone | Date: 2026-04-28 - - 2 Malthouse Cottages Maidstone Road Wateringbury Kent ME18 5EJ
Conservation area notification to fell one (T1) Liquid amber and to reduce the crown of one (T2) Maple from a height of 9m to 6m
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - - Medway Wharf Marina Bow Bridge Wateringbury Kent ME18 5ED
Prior notification for a temporary recreational camping for 60 days in total per year, limited to 3 pitches. Including three movable structures for toilet facilities.
Status: Undecided | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - 1 Glenleigh Terrace Maidstone Road Nettlestead Kent ME18 5EP
Erection of a first floor side extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - Rock Farm House Gibbs Hill Nettlestead Kent ME18 5HT
Listed Building Consent for internal and external renovations, including erection of single storey side and rear extensions, raising of roof height of rear stair tower, and conversion of existing outb
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2023-08-18
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A brief summary of Nettlestead in Kent
Nettlestead is a picturesque village and civil parish located southwest of Maidstone in Kent, encompassing Nettlestead Green and part of Seven Mile Lane. Home to over 800 residents, the area features the historic parish church of St Mary the Virgin, which has historical ties to Odo, half-brother of William the Conqueror. This charming locality presents opportunities for planning applications, particularly in residential development and heritage conservation. The settlement has a population of approximately 912 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Maidstone district.
Property prices in Nettlestead show an average sale price of £380,210, 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 Nettlestead a particularly low-crime area.
Nettlestead has 5 conservation areas within its boundaries: Merworth Castle, Wateringbury, Wateringbury Station, Pizien Well, Wateringbury, 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 Nettlestead includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Wateringbury SSSI; 20 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 Nettlestead
In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Nettlestead. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Nettlestead may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 60 days on average, decisions near Nettlestead slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Nettlestead were full planning applications (3), outline applications (3), tree works (3). Full planning applications account for 23% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Pizien Well planning applications
- Wateringbury planning applications
- Nettlestead Green planning applications
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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.