Rodmersham Green, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Rodmersham Green, Kent.
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About Rodmersham Green
Rodmersham is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the Borough of Swale, Kent, approximately 1 mile south of Bapchild and 1.5 miles southeast of Sittingbourne. The heart of the village, Rodmersham Green, lies just 0.5 miles southwest of the local church, nestled near the scenic Highsted Valley and Tunstall. This charming area offers opportunities for planning applications, particularly in relation to its rural setting and proximity to larger urban centres.
District: Rodmersham
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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: Faversham and Mid Kent
- LSOA: Swale 016B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Rodmersham Green.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Rodmersham Green.
- 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 Rodmersham Green based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
9 planning applications found near Rodmersham Green.
- - Rodmersham Primary School, Rodmersham Green, Rodmersham, Kent, ME9 0PS
Details of a Construction Management Plan pursuant to Condition 7 of planning permission SW/25/503500
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Kent | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - Rosemary Cottage Rodmersham Green Rodmersham Kent ME9 0PS
Change current frontage to a gravel driveway.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-03-18
View full details - - Rodmersham County Primary School Rodmersham Green Rodmersham Kent ME9 0PS
Conservation Area Notification: Minimal trimming and pruning to group of overhanging shrub and tree branches consisting of Mountain Ash, Tree of Heaven, Allanthus Altissima, Laurel, Cherry laurel and
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - 26/500923/TCA - Rodmersham County Primary School Rodmersham Green Rodmersham Kent ME9 0PS
Conservation Area Notification: Minimal trimming and pruning to group of overhanging shrub and tree branches consisting of Mountain Ash, Tree of Heaven, Allanthus Altissima, Laurel, Cherry laurel and
Status: Undecided | Council: Maidstone | Date: 2026-03-10 - - 8 Brownings Orchard Rodmersham Kent ME9 0PE
Demolition of existing orangery and erection of a single storey rear extension including 2no. roof lanterns.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2025-06-13
View full details - - Mill House Rodmersham Green Rodmersham Kent ME9 0PU
Conservation area notification to remove two Conifer Trees
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2025-04-25
View full details - - Land Adjoining The Chestnuts Stockers Hill Rodmersham Sittingbourne Kent ME9 0PL
Approval of reserved matters (appearance, landscaping, layout, and scale sought) for the erection of a two storey detached dwelling with associated access and parking, pursuant to 24/500927/OUT.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2024-12-23
View full details - - Land South And East Of Sittingbourne Kent
Adjoining Authority Consultation from Ashford Borough Council to Maidstone Borough Council: The phased development of up to 577.48 hectares at Highsted Park, Land to the South and East of Sittingbourn
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2024-11-01
View full details - - Village Hall, Rodmersham Green, Rodmersham, Sittingbourne, Kent ME9 0PS
Retrospective temporary planning approval until 31 May 2024 for the erection of a single-storey modular building
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: Kent | Date: 2023-12-08
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A brief summary of Rodmersham Green in Kent
Rodmersham is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the Borough of Swale, Kent, approximately 1 mile south of Bapchild and 1.5 miles southeast of Sittingbourne. The heart of the village, Rodmersham Green, lies just 0.5 miles southwest of the local church, nestled near the scenic Highsted Valley and Tunstall. This charming area offers opportunities for planning applications, particularly in relation to its rural setting and proximity to larger urban centres. It sits within the Rodmersham district.
Property prices in Rodmersham Green 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 Rodmersham Green a particularly low-crime area.
Rodmersham Green has one conservation area within its boundaries: Rodmersham Green. 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 Rodmersham Green includes 5 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 Rodmersham Green
In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Rodmersham Green. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 97 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Rodmersham Green may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
With an average of 97 days, decisions near Rodmersham Green take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Rodmersham Green were full planning applications (4), outline applications (3), tree works (2). Full planning applications account for 31% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 2 medium-scale applications, 7 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
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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.