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19 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Sittingbourne · updated daily · Maidstone Borough Council

Showing 1 to 5 of 19 · received or decided in the last 90 days

Church Of The Sacred Heart West Street Sittingbourne Kent ME10 1ANAwaiting decisionReplacement of existing plain glazing with backlit stained glass windows to the front elevation.Received 27 Oct 202626/504112/FULL
Sutton House 5 London Road Sittingbourne Kent ME10 1NQAwaiting decisionSubmission of details pursuant to condition 3-(Materials), 7-(archaeological field evaluation), 10-(Construction Management Plan), 14-( energy statement), 15-(water efficiency), 16-(hard and soft landscaping), 17-(landscape plan), 18-(ecology plan) subject to 25/503302/FULLSubmission of DetailsReceived 19 Oct 202626/504008/SUB
Former Barclays 79-81 High Street Sittingbourne Kent ME10 4AWAwaiting decisionChange of use of the first and second floors from a financial institution (Use Class E(c)) to 1 x 2-bedroom flat, 2 x 1-bedroom flat, 2 x studio flats (Use Class C3) including conversion of WC into a management office, with provision of off-street car parking and refuse and recycle bin spaces.Received 12 Oct 202626/503423/FULL
Land To The Rear Of Barrows Bakery 38A High Street Sittingbourne Kent ME10 4PBAwaiting decisionDemolition of existing bakery building. Erection of 1no. mews of 4no dwellings with undercroft parking associated with the existing bakery use, refuse, cycle storage and residential access.Received 9 Oct 202626/503786/FULL
Former Barclays 79-81 High Street Sittingbourne Kent ME10 4AWAwaiting decisionListed Building Consent for internal alterations including removal of partition walls on first floor to allow for the change of use of the first and second floors from a financial institution (Use Class E(c)) to residential flats (Use Class C3) and conversion WC into a management office.Received 9 Oct 202626/503424/LBC

Planning in Sittingbourne

Approved: 90%; 151 of 160 decided
Decision time: about 11 weeks; on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Sittingbourne in the last 24 months, from Maidstone Borough Council's planning register.

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Around Sittingbourne

Postcode districts

ME10 238 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

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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.

Property prices in Sittingbourne show an average sale price of £313,428, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Sittingbourne area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Sittingbourne a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

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.

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In the last 24 months, 227 planning applications were submitted near Sittingbourne. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 77 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (81), discharge of conditions (56), outline applications (31). 2 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

4 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 3 were dismissed (25% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Sittingbourne?

In the last 24 months, 227 planning applications were submitted near Sittingbourne. The approval rate is 90%.

How long do planning decisions take near Sittingbourne?

The average planning decision time near Sittingbourne is 77 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Sittingbourne?

The planning approval rate near Sittingbourne is 90%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Sittingbourne?

The most common type of planning application near Sittingbourne is full planning applications, with 81 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Sittingbourne?

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