Oversland, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Oversland, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
About Oversland
Oversland is a hamlet in the Swale district of Kent, located approximately 1 mile west of Selling and close to Selling railway station. It falls within the civil parish of Boughton under Blean, making it a key consideration for planning applications in the area.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Swale
- Parliamentary constituency: Faversham and Mid Kent
- LSOA: Swale 014E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Oversland.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Oversland.
- 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 Oversland based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Oversland.
- - Waldens Cottage North Lane Boughton Under Blean Kent ME13 9NJ
Conservation Area Notification: Poplar - height of approximately 80 feet. Pollard the tree to a height of approximately 35 feet. This will remove weight from high in the tree thereby reducing the like
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - Oversland House Fox Lane Oversland Boughton Under Blean Kent ME13 9PQ
Demolition of existing dwelling, workshop, atcost barn, and associated outbuildings and the erection of 3 no. dwellings, a detached 2 bay garage and a detached carport with associated access and parki
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2025-06-20
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A brief summary of Oversland in Kent
Oversland is a hamlet in the Swale district of Kent, located approximately 1 mile west of Selling and close to Selling railway station. It falls within the civil parish of Boughton under Blean, making it a key consideration for planning applications in the area.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Oversland a particularly low-crime area.
Oversland has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: South Street, No data available for publication by HE, Boughton Street, Boughton Church. 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 Oversland includes 17 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, Oversland 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 Oversland
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Oversland. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 44 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 Oversland.
The average decision time of 44 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Oversland were full planning applications (2), tree works (2). Full planning applications account for 50% 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.