Oad Street, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Oad Street, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
About Oad Street
Oad Street is a quaint hamlet located in Kent, England. Its rural charm and community-focused atmosphere make it an intriguing area for those interested in planning applications, particularly in residential developments and local amenities.
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 008C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Oad Street.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Oad Street.
- 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 Oad Street based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Oad Street.
- 26/501469/FULL - Woodgate Oast Woodgate Lane Borden Kent ME9 8JX
Change of use from mixed-use building comprising office, residential accommodation, and bed and breakfast facility to Class E use of offices, a Pilates studio, and treatment rooms for welfare professi
Status: Undecided | Council: Maidstone | Date: 2026-04-23 - - Woodgate Oast Woodgate Lane Borden Kent ME9 8JX
Change of use from mixed-use building comprising office, residential accommodation, and bed and breakfast facility to Class E use of offices, a Pilates studio, and treatment rooms for welfare professi
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-04-23
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A brief summary of Oad Street in Kent
Oad Street is a quaint hamlet located in Kent, England. Its rural charm and community-focused atmosphere make it an intriguing area for those interested in planning applications, particularly in residential developments and local amenities. It sits within the Swale district.
Property prices in Oad Street 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 Oad Street a particularly low-crime area.
Oad Street has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Chestnut Street, Borden, 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 Oad Street includes 4 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Oad Street 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 Oad Street
In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Oad Street. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 126 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Oad Street may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
With an average of 126 days, decisions near Oad Street take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 5-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Oad Street were full planning applications (3), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 60% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 2 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.