How long do planning decisions take near Queenborough?

The average planning decision time near Queenborough is 84 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Queenborough?

The planning approval rate near Queenborough is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Queenborough?

The most common type of planning application near Queenborough is full planning applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Queenborough?

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Queenborough, Kent Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Queenborough, Kent.

Kent · England · settlement

Planning applications in Queenborough are administered by Swale Borough Council. View the full Swale Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Queenborough

Queenborough, located on the Isle of Sheppey in Kent's Swale borough, is a historic town known for its maritime heritage. As a key area in South East England, it offers unique planning opportunities and considerations for development, particularly in relation to its coastal environment and community needs.

Population: 3,916 (2021)

District: Swale

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £231,190 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Swale
Parliamentary constituency: Sittingbourne and Sheppey
LSOA: Swale 005C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Queenborough.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Queenborough.

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 Queenborough based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

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A brief summary of Queenborough in Kent

Property prices in Queenborough show an average sale price of £231,190, 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 Queenborough a particularly low-crime area.

Queenborough has one conservation area within its boundaries: Queenborough. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Queenborough includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Medway Estuary and Marshes SSSI; 2 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Medway Estuary & Marshes; 2 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Medway Estuary & Marshes. 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 Queenborough

In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Queenborough. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 84 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Queenborough may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision period of 84 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Queenborough were full planning applications (2), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 67% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 2 smaller schemes were submitted.

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.

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