How long do planning decisions take near Sheerness?

The average planning decision time near Sheerness is 69 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 Sheerness?

The planning approval rate near Sheerness is 86%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Sheerness?

The most common type of planning application near Sheerness is discharge of conditions, with 7 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Sheerness?

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Sheerness, Kent Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Sheerness, Kent.

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About Sheerness

Sheerness is a port town and civil parish located at the mouth of the River Medway, on the north-west corner of the Isle of Sheppey in north Kent. As the second largest town on the island, it has a population of 13,249, following Minster, which has 16,738 residents. Its strategic coastal position makes it a significant area for planning applications related to maritime and residential development.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £306,664 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Swale
Parliamentary constituency: Sittingbourne and Sheppey
LSOA: Swale 004F

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Sheerness.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Sheerness based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

7 planning applications found near Sheerness.

- Sheppey College Bridge Road Sheerness Kent ME12 1HL
Submission of details pursuant to condition 8 (details of materials), subject to application 24/501001/FULL (partial discharge).
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-03-06
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- Sheppey College Bridge Road Sheerness Kent ME12 1HL
Submission of details pursuant to condition 9 (hard and soft landscaping), subject to application 24/501001/FULL.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-03-06
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- Sheppey College Bridge Road Sheerness Kent ME12 1HL
Submission of details pursuant to condition 7 (contamination), subject to application 24/501001/FULL.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-03-06
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- Garrison Point Garrison Road Sheerness Docks Sheerness Kent ME12 1RS
Conservation area notification for the cutting and removal of all self-seeded saplings and encroaching woody vegetation along the full length of the fence line.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-01-13
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- Logistics Building Garrison Road Sheerness Docks Sheerness Kent ME12 1RS
Conservation area notification to -Clearance of all overgrown vegetation from around the perimeter of the logistics building. Removal of self-sown saplings some in exceed 75m in diameter and are tall
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2025-05-21
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- 69 High Street Blue Town Sheerness Kent ME12 1RW
Prior notification for the installation or alteration of solar equipment on non- domestic premises. For its prior approval to: Design and external appearance of the development, 3 The impact of glare
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2025-04-16
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- W6 Port Of Sheerness Sheerness Kent ME12 1RS
Ancillary infrastructure associated with a solar array including erection of cat ladder, access stairwell and edge protection around roof solar panels.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2025-03-21
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A brief summary of Sheerness in Kent

Property prices in Sheerness show an average sale price of £306,664, 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 Sheerness a particularly low-crime area.

Sheerness has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Sheerness Mile Town, Sheerness Dockyard. 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 Sheerness includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): South Thames Estuary and Marshes SSSI; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Thames Estuary & Marshes; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Thames 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 Sheerness

In the last 24 months, 20 planning applications were submitted near Sheerness. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 69 days.

This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Sheerness maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.

At 69 days on average, decisions near Sheerness slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Sheerness were discharge of conditions (7), full planning applications (5), tree works (2).

In terms of development scale, 5 medium-scale applications, 14 smaller schemes were submitted.

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