Singlewell, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Singlewell, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
About Singlewell
Singlewell, also known as Ifield, is a residential area located to the south of Gravesend within the Gravesham district of Kent, England. Its proximity to Gravesend makes it a potentially appealing site for various planning applications, catering to both residential and commercial developments.
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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 010E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Singlewell.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Singlewell.
- 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 Singlewell based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
11 planning applications found near Singlewell.
- - 4 Sandown Road Gravesend Kent DA12 5EN
Erection of part single storey part two storey side and rear extensions.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - 9 Westfield Close Gravesend Kent DA12 5EH
Application for a Proposed Lawful Development Certificate; Conversion of a garage into a habitable room.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2026-03-18
View full details - - Premier Inn Hever Court Road Gravesend Kent DA12 5UQ
Retrospective Change of use of the existing building from hotel (Use Class C1) to shared residential accommodation (sui generis HMO) for 30 persons including shared amenity spaces, with associated int
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - 29 Winters Croft Gravesend Kent DA12 5EA
Application for a Proposed Lawful Development Certificate; Erection of a timber boundary fence and a timber gate at rear.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - 60 Goodwood Crescent Gravesend Kent DA12 5EL
Prior approval application for a single storey rear extension with a depth of 4.00 metres, maximum height of 2.80 metres and eaves height of 2.48 metres.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2025-06-25
View full details - - The George Inn Hever Court Road Gravesend Kent DA12 5UQ
Application for Listed Building Consent for the internal alterations to install a disabled toilet.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2025-06-12
View full details - - 14 Westfield Close Gravesend Kent DA12 5EH
Erection of a two storey front and side extension, a single storey ground floor rear extension and part first floor rear extension with conversion of the attached garage into habitable room.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2024-03-11
View full details - - 1 Cobsdene Gravesend Kent DA12 5JB
Works to protected trees; Crown lift to Silver Birch and removal of Ash Tree.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2024-02-27
View full details - - 41 Cobsdene Gravesend Kent DA12 5JB
Retrospective application for a single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2023-11-01
View full details - - 44 Thistledown Gravesend Kent DA12 5EU
Erection of a conservatory to the rear of the building with replacement steps.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2023-09-14
View full details - - 54 Ruffets Wood Gravesend Kent DA12 5JQ
Installation of a dropped kerb for vehicular access to the front of the property.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2023-05-25
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A brief summary of Singlewell in Kent
Singlewell, also known as Ifield, is a residential area located to the south of Gravesend within the Gravesham district of Kent, England. Its proximity to Gravesend makes it a potentially appealing site for various planning applications, catering to both residential and commercial developments.
Property prices in Singlewell 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 Singlewell a particularly low-crime area.
Singlewell has one conservation area within its boundaries: Cobham Village. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Singlewell includes 2 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 Singlewell
In the last 24 months, 28 planning applications were submitted near Singlewell. Of these, 60% were approved, with an average decision time of 62 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 Singlewell.
At 62 days on average, decisions near Singlewell slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Singlewell were full planning applications (17), outline applications (8), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 61% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
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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.