Rough Common, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Rough Common, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
Planning applications in Rough Common are administered by Ashford Borough Council. View the full Ashford Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Rough Common
Rough Common is a quaint village located in the Canterbury district of Kent, England, and is part of the Harbledown and Rough Common civil parish. This serene area may be of interest to those researching planning applications, as it combines rural charm with proximity to Canterbury's urban amenities.
District: Harbledown and Rough Common
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £371,260 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Canterbury
- Parliamentary constituency: Canterbury
- LSOA: Canterbury 020A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Rough Common.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Rough Common.
- 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 Rough Common based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
79 planning applications found near Rough Common.
- - 5 Fir Tree Close Rough Common Kent CT2 9DB
Prior notification received on 01.06.2026 and expiring on 13.07.26 for a single-storey rear extension with a depth of 6 metres, eaves height of 2.5 metres and overall height of 3 metres.
Status: Undecided | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2026-06-01
View full details - - Jiwani 11 Rough Common Road Rough Common Kent CT2 9DL
T1) Eucalyptus fell located in rear garden.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2026-05-04
View full details - - 52 Oaks Park Rough Common Kent CT2 9DP
Two storey extension to rear together with single story infill to side and rear of the garage.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2026-05-04
View full details - - Moat Cottage Tile Kiln Hill Blean Kent CT2 9EE
Single-storey detached garage with balcony and metal balustrade on side elevations following the demolition of existing garage and lean-to.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2025-11-03
View full details - - Land Rear Of 51 Rough Common Road Rough Common Canterbury Kent CT2 9DL
Non-material amendment to planning permission CA/22/00555 for the Outline application for up to 23 dwellings with all matters reserved except access from Rough Common Road; together with external alte
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2025-08-19
View full details - - 3 - 5 Tile Kiln Hill Blean Kent CT2 9EE
Non-material amendment to planning permission CA/23/01887/FUL for the detached single-storey garage and new boundary wall.; to allow a change in elevational treatment to from white painted render to r
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2025-04-23
View full details - - The Sheds Rough Common Road Rough Common Kent CT2 9DE
Single-storey detached dwelling with accommodation within roofslope following the demolition of existing dwelling.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2025-04-10
View full details - - Land Rear Of 51 Rough Common Road Rough Common Kent CT2 9DL
Details submitted pursuant to condition 9 (Nutrient Neutrality) of planning permission CA/22/00555/FUL.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2025-03-21
View full details - - 32 Whitstable Road Blean Kent CT2 9EB
T1- Conifer tree, trim away from power and telephone cables leaving a 1 metre clearance on the front side of the tree located in rear garden.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2025-03-12
View full details - - Moat House Rough Common Road Rough Common Kent CT2 9DY
TPO No 4 1982, crown lift to 6m, Ash tree to clear electric cables.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2024-09-04
View full details - - 8 Lovell Road Rough Common Kent CT2 9DG
Application for lawful development certificate for single storey outbuilding for use as workshop/garden room.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2024-07-15
View full details - - 23 Highfield Close Rough Common Kent CT2 9DX
Single-storey side extension following the demolition of detached garage.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2024-03-08
View full details - - 17 Whitstable Road Blean Kent CT2 9EA
T2, T3 & T4 -Apple trees in rear garden crown reduce by 25%
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2024-03-08
View full details - - The Sheds,The Dell Rough Common Road Rough Common Kent CT2 9DE
Application for lawful development certificate for existing use of building as residential.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2024-02-22
View full details - - 23 Highfield Close Rough Common Kent CT2 9DX
Prior notification received on 09.02.24 and expiring on 22.03.24 for a single-storey rear extension with a depth of 4 metres, eaves height of 3 metres and overall height of 3 metres.
Status: Permitted | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2024-02-09
View full details - - 21 Highfield Close Rough Common Kent CT2 9DX
Two-storey side extension, front porch extension and rear balcony.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2023-11-30
View full details - - 3-5 Tile Kiln Hill Blean Canterbury Kent CT2 9EE
Detached single-storey garage and new boundary wall.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2023-10-07
View full details - - 53 Oaks Park Rough Common Canterbury Kent CT2 9DP
Single storey detached outbuilding for use as ancillary accommodation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2023-09-11
View full details - - 3 College Place Rough Common Road Rough Common Canterbury Kent CT2 9DQ
Application for lawful development certificate for proposed change of use from dwelling house to assisted living accommodation for up to five people.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2023-07-18
View full details - - 51 Whitstable Road Blean Canterbury Kent CT2 9EB
Detached two-storey dwelling.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2023-06-29
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A brief summary of Rough Common in Kent
Rough Common is a quaint village located in the Canterbury district of Kent, England, and is part of the Harbledown and Rough Common civil parish. This serene area may be of interest to those researching planning applications, as it combines rural charm with proximity to Canterbury's urban amenities. It sits within the Harbledown and Rough Common district.
Property prices in Rough Common show an average sale price of £371,260, 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 Rough Common a particularly low-crime area.
Rough Common has 8 conservation areas within its boundaries: Amery Court, Blean, Harbledown, Canterbury and Whitstable Railway, Hackington and Blean, Upper Harbledown, Hothe Court, Blean, Canterbury Whitstable Road, Canterbury London Road. 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 Rough Common includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Church Woods, Blean SSSI; 20 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Blean Complex. 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, Rough Common 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 Rough Common
In the last 24 months, 47 planning applications were submitted near Rough Common. Of these, 95% were approved, with an average decision time of 66 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Rough Common may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 66 days on average, decisions near Rough Common slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Rough Common were full planning applications (26), amendments (12), listed building and heritage (4). Full planning applications account for 55% 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, 45 smaller schemes were submitted.
3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 3 were 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: 40 applications
- Refused: 0 applications
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 5 applications
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Related Planning Guides
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- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.