Ospringe, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Ospringe, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
Planning applications in Ospringe are administered by Swale Borough Council. View the full Swale Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Ospringe
Ospringe is a village located within the area of Faversham in Kent, England. The village is part of a civil parish that, since 1935, has not encompassed the village itself. This distinction is important for those researching planning applications, as it may affect local governance and development regulations in the region.
Population: 727 (2021)
District: Swale
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £370,540 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Swale
- Parliamentary constituency: Faversham and Mid Kent
- LSOA: Swale 014A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Ospringe.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Ospringe.
- 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 Ospringe based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
24 planning applications found near Ospringe.
- - 75 Ospringe Street Faversham Kent ME13 8TW
Conversion of existing garage into habitable space.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-06-24
View full details - 26/502236/TCA - 11 Ospringe Place Faversham Kent ME13 8TB
Conservation area notification to fell one (T1) Sycamore tree and replant with a Liquid Amber tree
Status: Undecided | Council: Maidstone | Date: 2026-06-10 - - 11 Ospringe Place Faversham Kent ME13 8TB
Conservation area notification to fell one (T1) Sycamore tree and replant with a Liquid Amber tree
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-06-10
View full details - - Queen Court Farm Water Lane Ospringe Kent ME13 8UA
Submission of details pursuant to condition 5 (non-native species removal plan), subject to 22/504036/FULL.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-05-22
View full details - 26/501982/SUB - Queen Court Farm Water Lane Ospringe Kent ME13 8UA
Submission of details pursuant to condition 5 (non-native species removal plan), subject to 22/504036/FULL.
Status: Undecided | Council: Maidstone | Date: 2026-05-22 - - 10 Ospringe Street Faversham Kent ME13 8TJ
Installation of dropped kerb, crossover, block paved drive and partial demolition of existing boundary wall to allow for installation of a 5 bar sliding gate.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-05-18
View full details - - The Old Vicarage Water Lane Ospringe Kent ME13 8XS
Submission of details pursuant to condition 10 (ecological enhancement plan) subject to application 25/500847/FULL.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-04-29
View full details - - 54 Ospringe Street Faversham Kent ME13 8TN
Listed Building Consent for repair the existing wall and installation of a pedestrian gate at the rear.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - 54 Ospringe Street Faversham Kent ME13 8TN
Repairs of the existing wall and installtion of a pedestrian gate at the rear.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - 26/501414/TCA - 18 Ospringe Place Faversham Kent ME13 8TB
Full removal of one Fig Tree.
Status: Undecided | Council: Maidstone | Date: 2026-04-14 - - 18 Ospringe Place Faversham Kent ME13 8TB
Full removal of one Fig Tree.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - 68 Ospringe Street Faversham Kent ME13 8TN
Submission of details pursuant to condition 5 (i) (archaeological watching brief) subject to 25/502777/FULL.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - 26/500973/SUB - 68 Ospringe Street Faversham Kent ME13 8TN
Submission of details pursuant to condition 5 (i) (archaeological watching brief) subject to 25/502777/FULL.
Status: Undecided | Council: Maidstone | Date: 2026-03-16 - - 52 Ospringe Street Faversham Kent ME13 8TN
Listed Building Consent to expose fireplace to rear bedroom on first floor, installation of free standing stove, and ventilated cap to chimney pot.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - Queen Court Barns Water Lane Ospringe Kent ME13 8UA
Listed building consent to restore / repair and reuse freestanding outbuilding for storage of ground maintenance equipment for ancillary use in association with 22/504036/FULL
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - The Gables Upper St Anns Road Faversham Kent ME13 8SY
Conservation area notification: Sectionally fell to ground level one Eucalyptus tree (T1). Crown reduce one Bay tree (T2) to the height of the Lime trees, 2-3 metres in both height and lateral spread
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - 7 Mount Field Faversham Kent ME13 8SZ
Garage conversion and erection of a front porch.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - 4 Brogdale Road Faversham Kent ME13 8SX
Erection of an outdoor kitchen with an oak frame structure and cedar shingle pitched roof for domestic use.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-01-09
View full details - - 5-9 London Road Faversham Kent ME13 8TA
Conservation area notification to Fell one (T1) dead horse chestnut
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - 120 Athelstan Road Faversham Kent ME13 8QW
Submission of details pursuant to conditions 3 - External Materials and 4 - Window & Door Sections, Subject to 25/502251/FULL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2025-12-02
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A brief summary of Ospringe in Kent
Ospringe is a village located within the area of Faversham in Kent, England. The village is part of a civil parish that, since 1935, has not encompassed the village itself. This distinction is important for those researching planning applications, as it may affect local governance and development regulations in the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 727 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Swale district.
Property prices in Ospringe show an average sale price of £370,540, 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 Ospringe a particularly low-crime area.
Ospringe has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: Whitehill, Ospringe, Faversham, Syndale. 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 Ospringe includes 6 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 Ospringe
In the last 24 months, 83 planning applications were submitted near Ospringe. Of these, 79% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 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 Ospringe.
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 Ospringe were full planning applications (24), tree works (16), listed building and heritage (10). Full planning applications account for 29% 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, 60 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 22 applications
- Refused: 4 applications
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 55 applications
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