Selling, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Selling, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
About Selling
Selling is a quaint village and civil parish located southeast of Faversham and west of Canterbury in Kent, England. Its strategic position may be of interest for those researching planning applications in the area, as it offers a blend of rural charm and proximity to larger towns.
Population: 864 (2021)
District: Swale
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £338,779 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Swale
- Parliamentary constituency: Faversham and Mid Kent
- LSOA: Swale 015C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Selling.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Selling.
- 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 Selling based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Selling.
- - Norham Farm Selling Road Selling Kent ME13 9RL
Prior notification for the installation of roof mounted 302.68kw solar PV system comprising of 658 x Canadian Solar 460w modules on non- domestic premises. For its prior approval to: Design and extern
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-01-26
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A brief summary of Selling in Kent
Selling is a quaint village and civil parish located southeast of Faversham and west of Canterbury in Kent, England. Its strategic position may be of interest for those researching planning applications in the area, as it offers a blend of rural charm and proximity to larger towns. The settlement has a population of approximately 864 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Swale district.
Property prices in Selling show an average sale price of £338,779, 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 Selling a particularly low-crime area.
Selling has 5 conservation areas within its boundaries: South Street, Selling (Incorporating Church and Luton House), No data available for publication by HE, Shepherds Hill, Selling, Sheldwich. 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 Selling includes 8 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, Selling 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 Selling
In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Selling. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 54 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Selling may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 54 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Selling were full planning applications (1), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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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.