Sittingbourne, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Sittingbourne, Kent.
Kent · England · Town
Planning applications in Sittingbourne are administered by Swale Borough Council. View the full Swale Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Sittingbourne
Sittingbourne is an industrial town located in the Swale district of Kent, southeast England, approximately 17 miles from Canterbury and 45 miles from London. Situated along the historic Roman Watling Street, the town has a population of 54,392 as of 2021, making it a significant area for potential planning applications and development opportunities.
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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 007B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Sittingbourne.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Sittingbourne.
- 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 Sittingbourne based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
921 planning applications found near Sittingbourne.
- - 160 Park Road Sittingbourne Kent ME10 1EW
Section 73 - Application for Variation of condition 2 (to change the party wall to a flank wall to avoid installation of rainwater gutter over the neighbours' side) pursuant to 26/501241/FULL for Demo
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-07-06
View full details - 26/502553/FULL - 160 Park Road Sittingbourne Kent ME10 1EW
Section 73 - Application for Variation of condition 2 (to change the party wall to a flank wall to avoid installation of rainwater gutter over the neighbours' side) pursuant to 26/501241/FULL for Demo
Status: Undecided | Council: Maidstone | Date: 2026-07-06 - 26/502477/FULL - 20 Park Road Sittingbourne Kent ME10 1DR
Conversion of building currently used as offices into three apartments. Demolition and replacement of existing single-storey extension with new, part two-storey, part single-storey rear extension and
Status: Undecided | Council: Maidstone | Date: 2026-06-26 - - 20 Park Road Sittingbourne Kent ME10 1DR
Conversion of building currently used as offices into three apartments. Demolition and replacement of existing single-storey extension with new, part two-storey, part single-storey rear extension and
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-06-26
View full details - - 24A 24 High Street Sittingbourne Kent ME10 4PD
Conservation Area Notification: To fell 4no. Sycamore trees (G1) to ground level and grind stumps.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-06-23
View full details - 26/502444/TCA - 24A 24 High Street Sittingbourne Kent ME10 4PD
Conservation Area Notification: To fell 4no. Sycamore trees (G1) to ground level and grind stumps.
Status: Undecided | Council: Maidstone | Date: 2026-06-23 - - 109 High Street Sittingbourne Kent ME10 4AJ
Conservation area notification to reduce the height of two sycamore trees from 18m to 12m and the radial spread from 12.50m to 9m
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-06-19
View full details - - 89 Park Road Sittingbourne Kent ME10 1DZ
Change of use from residential dwelling (Class C3) to residential care home (Class C2)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-06-15
View full details - - Frank Lloyd Nursing Home Bell Road Sittingbourne Kent ME10 4XX
Submission of details pursuant to Condition 3 - Cycle Parking, in relation to planning permission 25/503593/FULL.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-06-15
View full details - 26/502271/FULL - 89 Park Road Sittingbourne Kent ME10 1DZ
Change of use from residential dwelling (Class C3) to residential care home (Class C2)
Status: Undecided | Council: Maidstone | Date: 2026-06-15 - 26/502274/TCA - 93 High Street Sittingbourne Kent ME10 4AJ
Conservation area notification to fell and remove two (T1.T2) Mature Lime Trees
Status: Undecided | Council: Maidstone | Date: 2026-06-10 - - 93 High Street Sittingbourne Kent ME10 4AJ
Conservation area notification to fell and remove two (T1.T2) Mature Lime Trees
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-06-10
View full details - 26/502196/SUB - 101-107 High Street Sittingbourne Kent ME10 4AJ
Submission of details pursuant to conditions 3 (Materials), 9 (Biodiversity enhancement), and 10 ( Balustrades), subject to application 25/504125/FULL.
Status: Undecided | Council: Maidstone | Date: 2026-06-08 - - 101-107 High Street Sittingbourne Kent ME10 4AJ
Submission of details pursuant to conditions 3 (Materials), 9 (Biodiversity enhancement), and 10 ( Balustrades), subject to application 25/504125/FULL.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-06-08
View full details - - Brewers Yard Car Park St Michaels Road Sittingbourne Kent ME10 3DN
DOV to ammend the tenure split so that all 4 affordable dwellings are delivered as First Homes - Proposed tenure split - 0 social rented units +4 First Homes making 4 affordable dwellings (Original ap
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-06-08
View full details - 26/502059/SUB - Cockleshell Walk Car Park St Michaels Road Sittingbourne Kent ME10 3DN
Submission of details pursuant to Condition 11- Surface Water Drainage Scheme and 14 - Foul Water Drainage, in relation to Planning Permission 23/503228/FULL.
Status: Undecided | Council: Maidstone | Date: 2026-05-28 - 26/502043/SUB - Cockleshell Walk Car Park St Michaels Road Sittingbourne Kent ME10 1AU
Submission of details pursuant to Condition 6 - Ground Contamination Investigation and Remediation in relation to Planning Permission 23/503228/FULL.
Status: Undecided | Council: Maidstone | Date: 2026-05-28 - - Cockleshell Walk Car Park St Michaels Road Sittingbourne Kent ME10 3DN
Submission of details pursuant to Condition 11- Surface Water Drainage Scheme and 14 - Foul Water Drainage, in relation to Planning Permission 23/503228/FULL.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-05-28
View full details - 26/502061/SUB - Cockleshell Walk Car Park St Michaels Road Sittingbourne Kent ME10 3DN
Submission of details pursuant to Condition 16 - Mechanical Ventilation, in relation to Planning Permission 23/503228/FULL.
Status: Undecided | Council: Maidstone | Date: 2026-05-28 - - Cockleshell Walk Car Park St Michaels Road Sittingbourne Kent ME10 3DN
Submission of details pursuant to Condition 16 - Mechanical Ventilation, in relation to Planning Permission 23/503228/FULL.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-05-28
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A brief summary of Sittingbourne in Kent
Sittingbourne is an industrial town located in the Swale district of Kent, southeast England, approximately 17 miles from Canterbury and 45 miles from London. Situated along the historic Roman Watling Street, the town has a population of 54,392 as of 2021, making it a significant area for potential planning applications and development opportunities.
Property prices in Sittingbourne 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 Sittingbourne a particularly low-crime area.
Sittingbourne has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Tunstall, High Street, Sittingbourne, High Street, Milton Regis. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Sittingbourne 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 Sittingbourne
In the last 24 months, 250 planning applications were submitted near Sittingbourne. Of these, 91% were approved, with an average decision time of 80 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Sittingbourne.
The average decision period of 80 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Sittingbourne were full planning applications (93), discharge of conditions (65), outline applications (34). Full planning applications account for 37% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 87 medium-scale applications, 145 smaller schemes were submitted.
10 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 9 were dismissed (10% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 180 applications
- Refused: 11 applications
- Withdrawn: 7 applications
- Awaiting decision: 52 applications
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