Sittingbourne, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Sittingbourne, Kent.
Kent · England · Town
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: £317,553 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Swale
- Parliamentary constituency: Sittingbourne and Sheppey
- LSOA: Swale 012D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
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
33 planning applications found near Sittingbourne.
- - Cockleshell Walk Car Park St Michaels Road Sittingbourne Kent ME10 1AU
Submission of details pursuant to condition 3-(Construction Method Statement) 4-(Construction Management Plan) 9-(Archaeological works) 30-(Surface treatment) subject to 23/503228/FULL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-05-08
View full details - - 12 The Finches Sittingbourne Kent ME10 4PY
Erection of single storey rear extension, single storey front extension and garage conversion.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-05-06
View full details - - Phoenix House Central Avenue Sittingbourne Kent ME10 4BX
Prior notification for the proposed demolition of Phoenix House is a single storey building located on Central Avenue.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-04-29
View full details - - 55 William Street Sittingbourne Kent ME10 1HR
Non material amendment for application 26/500138/FULL : to change external finish from brick to render to match the existing dwelling, and a minor adjustment to the position of a front elevation windo
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-04-29
View full details - - 160 Park Road Sittingbourne Kent ME10 1EW
Demolition of conservatory and erection of a single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-04-09
View full details - 26/501241/FULL - 160 Park Road Sittingbourne Kent ME10 1EW
Demolition of conservatory and erection of a single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Council: Maidstone | Date: 2026-04-09 - - 88 West Street Sittingbourne Kent ME10 1AS
Submission of details pursuant to conditions 11 - Secure by Design.,14 - Telecommunication Infrastructure, 15 - Hours of working 16 - Noise and Vibration control, 17 - Best Practice Report, 18 - Sound
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - 12 Albany Road Sittingbourne Kent ME10 1EB
Submission of details pursuant to condition 5 (details of secure, covered cycle storage for eight bicycles) subject to application 24/504664/FULL.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - 174 Park Road Sittingbourne Kent ME10 1ES
Alterations to rear boundary wall to create new access, driveway, off-street parking and dropped kerb.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - 26/501075/FULL - 174 Park Road Sittingbourne Kent ME10 1ES
Alterations to rear boundary wall to create new access, driveway, off-street parking and dropped kerb.
Status: Undecided | Council: Maidstone | Date: 2026-03-23 - - Spirit Of Sittingbourne Multi Storey Car Park Station Street Sittingbourne Kent ME10 3LF
Erection of a single-storey extension to the existing Control Room together with an access ramp and associated internal adjustments to car parking contained on the ground floor level of the car park.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - Land At Fountain Street Sittingbourne Kent ME10 3EE
Screening Opinion: Construction of two (six-storey) residential buildings (Class C3) accommodating c.116 units; together with associated bicycle parking, refuse and recycling storage, open space, land
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - 10 Park Road Sittingbourne Kent ME10 1DR
Proposed Change of Use and conversion from HMO to 4 self-contained flats
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - - 35 Station Street Sittingbourne Kent ME10 3DU
Submission of details pursuant to conditions 3 (external vent grilles details), 4 (landscaping scheme), 7 (construction details), 8 (external surfaces materials), 9 (existing joinery details), 10 (lea
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - 8 Belmont Road Sittingbourne Kent ME10 1EF
Insertion of two front dormer windows.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-02-03
View full details - - Pavement O/S 101-107 High Street Sittingbourne Kent
Advertisement consent for 2no. digital 75" LCD display screens, one on each side of the Street Hub unit.
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - Pavement O/S 101-107 High Street Sittingbourne Kent
Installation of 1no. BT Street Hub and removal of existing BT kiosk.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - Borden Grammar School Avenue Of Remembrance Sittingbourne Kent ME10 4DB
Removal of existing fencing and gates, and replacement with 2.4m and 3m high twin-wire fencing and gates.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2025-12-10
View full details - - Frank Lloyd Nursing Home Bell Road Sittingbourne Kent ME10 4XX
New external Air Handling Unit (AHU) and associated connected ductwork, on concrete base, with perimeter fence.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2025-11-19
View full details - - Pavement O/S Lloyds Bank 123 High Street Sittingbourne Kent ME10 4BD
Advertisement Consent for 2 x internally illuminated digital 75-inch LCD display screens, one on each side of the Street Hub unit.
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2025-10-21
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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 £317,553, 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, 67 planning applications were submitted near Sittingbourne. Of these, 97% were approved, with an average decision time of 71 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Sittingbourne may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision period of 71 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Sittingbourne were full planning applications (27), discharge of conditions (19), outline applications (9). Full planning applications account for 40% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 11 medium-scale applications, 51 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 30 applications
- Refused: 0 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 36 applications
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Related Planning Guides
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- 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.