Silver Street, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Silver Street, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
Planning applications in Silver Street are administered by Swale Borough Council. View the full Swale Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Silver Street
Silver Street, located in Kent, was notable for being the first radio soap opera specifically targeted at the British South Asian community, airing on the BBC Asian Network from 24 May 2004 until 26 March 2010. Its unique focus provided a platform for cultural representation, making it a significant part of the local media landscape during its run.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £313,428 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Swale
- Parliamentary constituency: Sittingbourne and Sheppey
- LSOA: Swale 009F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Silver Street.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Silver Street.
- 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 Silver Street based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near Silver Street.
- - Chimneys The Street Bredgar Kent ME9 8EY
Listed Building Consent for repairs and redecoration works to intermediate floors on Ground and first floors following an escape of water including drying the existing timbers, replacement of water da
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-04-30
View full details - 26/500982/LAWPRO - Park House The Street Bredgar Kent ME9 8EY
Lawful Development Certificate for proposed refurbishment of the front of the dwelling, to include like for like replacement of rotten timber mouldings and cills, removing the existing bay window roof
Status: Undecided | Council: Maidstone | Date: 2026-03-13 - - Park House The Street Bredgar Kent ME9 8EY
Lawful Development Certificate for proposed refurbishment of the front of the dwelling, to include like for like replacement of rotten timber mouldings and cills, removing the existing bay window roof
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - Chantry House The Street Bredgar Kent ME9 8EX
TPO application to crown reduce one Horse Chestnut (T2) by the selective removal of between 2.5-3 metres from the branch tips depending on the opportunities for cutting back to suitable live growth in
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - Pyewackett Gore Road Bredgar ME9 8EP
Erection of raised roof with loft conversion and 6no. rooflights, single storey rear extension, and alterations to fenestration.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2024-07-05
View full details - - Bush Cottage Silver Street Bredgar Sittingbourne Kent ME9 8ES
Demolition of existing conservatory and existing single storey side extension and erection of a two storey side extension with solar panels and changes to fenestration.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2023-07-14
View full details - - Chantry House,The Street,Bredgar,Sittingbourne,ME9 8EX
Compliance with condition 2 (MATERIALS)
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2011-08-02
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A brief summary of Silver Street in Kent
Silver Street, located in Kent, was notable for being the first radio soap opera specifically targeted at the British South Asian community, airing on the BBC Asian Network from 24 May 2004 until 26 March 2010. Its unique focus provided a platform for cultural representation, making it a significant part of the local media landscape during its run.
Property prices in Silver Street show an average sale price of £313,428, 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 Silver Street a particularly low-crime area.
Silver Street has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Hearts Delight, Borden, No data available for publication by HE, Bredgar. 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 Silver Street includes 6 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.
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Planning Activity in Silver Street
In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Silver Street. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 50 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Silver Street may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 50 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Silver Street were outline applications (2), tree works (2), listed building and heritage (1).
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 5 smaller schemes were submitted.
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