Shorne Ridgeway, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Shorne Ridgeway, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
About Shorne Ridgeway
Shorne is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the borough of Gravesham, Kent, just 3 miles east of Gravesend. Characterized by well-drained land, the area features the notable Shorne Marshes, a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) that stretches to the Thames Estuary within the North Kent Marshes on the Hoo Peninsula. This combination of natural beauty and ecological significance makes Shorne a relevant area for planning applications related to environmental conservation and development.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £360,370 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Gravesham
- Parliamentary constituency: Gravesham
- LSOA: Gravesham 011A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Shorne Ridgeway.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Shorne Ridgeway.
- 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 Shorne Ridgeway based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
10 planning applications found near Shorne Ridgeway.
- - Broadeaves Bowesden Lane Shorne Gravesend Kent DA12 3LA
Application for variation of condition 2 (Plans) and condition 7 (Carport plans) attached to planning permission reference number 20231227 for Erection of a two storey side extension and a two storey
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - Clinton House Pondfield Lane Shorne Gravesend Kent DA12 3LD
Application for a Proposed Lawful Development Certificate; Erection of a single storey outbuilding.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - Shorne Common Rough Woodlands Lane Shorne Gravesend Kent DA12 3LN
Works to trees in a Conservation Area; Silver Birch Tree (T2) to be felled to ground, Sycamore Tree (T3) to be felled to ground, Ash Tree (T4) to be felled to ground and Oak Tree (T6) dead branch to b
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2025-12-29
View full details - - Shorne Football Club Pondfield Lane Shorne Gravesend Kent DA12 3LD
Work to Trees in a Conservation Area; 2 x Oak Trees - reduction of all south east facing lateral branches by a maximum of three metres in order to remove all encroachment from over the football pitch.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2025-12-29
View full details - - 10 Court Lodge Shorne Gravesend Kent DA12 3EQ
Demolition of existing garage and erection of a two storey side/rear extension and a single storey rear extension.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2025-09-16
View full details - - Ridgeway House The Ridgeway Shorne Gravesend Kent DA12 3LW
Demolition of existing single storey rear projection and erection of a two storey rear extension and changes to fenestration.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2025-06-04
View full details - - 10 Court Lodge Shorne Gravesend Kent DA12 3EQ
Application for a Proposed Lawful Development Certificate; Erection of a single storey side/rear extension with a flat roof and associated works.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2025-04-28
View full details - - Furzy Lea Bowesden Lane Shorne Gravesend Kent DA12 3LA
Engineering / landscaping works to enable terracing of the land including the building of concrete retaining walls dressed in face brickwork.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2024-06-21
View full details - - Furzy Lea Bowesden Lane Shorne Gravesend Kent DA12 3LA
Application for a Proposed Lawful Development Certificate in respect of the construction of a timber building with consists of a summer house and shed, pitched roof with table top roof and an open can
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2024-06-21
View full details - - The Red House Bowesden Lane Shorne Gravesend Kent DA12 3LA
Erection of a granny annexe to provide accommodation ancillary to the existing dwelling.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2023-06-22
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A brief summary of Shorne Ridgeway in Kent
Shorne is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the borough of Gravesham, Kent, just 3 miles east of Gravesend. Characterized by well-drained land, the area features the notable Shorne Marshes, a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) that stretches to the Thames Estuary within the North Kent Marshes on the Hoo Peninsula. This combination of natural beauty and ecological significance makes Shorne a relevant area for planning applications related to environmental conservation and development.
Property prices in Shorne Ridgeway show an average sale price of £360,370, 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 Shorne Ridgeway a particularly low-crime area.
Shorne Ridgeway has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Chestnut Green, Shorne, Shorne Village. 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 Shorne Ridgeway includes 3 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Cobham Woods SSSI, Shorne and Ashenbank Woods SSSI, Great Crabbles Wood SSSI; 14 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, Shorne Ridgeway 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 Shorne Ridgeway
In the last 24 months, 20 planning applications were submitted near Shorne Ridgeway. Of these, 60% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Shorne Ridgeway.
At 60 days on average, decisions near Shorne Ridgeway slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Shorne Ridgeway were full planning applications (9), outline applications (7), tree works (2). Full planning applications account for 45% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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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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.