Staplestreet, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Staplestreet, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
Planning applications in Staplestreet are administered by Ashford Borough Council. View the full Ashford Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Staplestreet
Staplestreet is a quaint village located in the Swale District of Kent, near Boughton Street and east of Faversham. Conveniently situated near the A2 and A299 roads, it offers accessible transport links, making it a relevant area for planning applications and developments.
District: Hernhill
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Area Information
- Admin district: Swale
- Parliamentary constituency: Faversham and Mid Kent
- LSOA: Swale 015A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Staplestreet.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Staplestreet.
- 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 Staplestreet based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
80 planning applications found near Staplestreet.
- - Fairbrook House Staple Street Hernhill Kent ME13 9HZ
Alterations to the former stable building to facilitate its continued and enhanced use as a pool room; conversion of domestic stores to a games room and changing room; and a partial loft conversion fo
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-05-08
View full details - - Fairbrook House Staple Street Hernhill Kent ME13 9HZ
Listed building consent for alterations to the former stable building to facilitate its continued and enhanced use as a pool room; conversion of domestic stores to a games room and changing room; and
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-05-06
View full details - - Three Horse Shoes Staple Street Hernhill Kent ME13 9UA
Conservation area notification to cut back and clear one Walnut tree from outbuilding by at least 2 meters on the south facing side leaving the remaining crown spread, north to south at 10m
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2025-07-18
View full details - - The Bothy Staple Street Hernhill Kent ME13 9UB
Erection of two storey extension to front of the garage with addition of first floor extension over the existing garage and rear. Changes to roof and fenestration and internal alterations. Installatio
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2025-01-30
View full details - - The Bothy Staple Street Hernhill Kent ME13 9UB
Listed Building Consent for construction of first floor extension over utility and extended garage including internal alterations and changes to fenestration. Erection of two storey to front of the ga
Status: Rejected | Type: Heritage | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2025-01-27
View full details - - Forge Farm Hernhill Kent ME13 9FW
Non-material amendment of application 22/504165/FULL: Omission of a proposed window in upper west elevation of the currently approved application.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2024-08-21
View full details - - Forge Farm Hernhill Kent ME13 9FW
Submission of details to discharge conditions 3 - Tile Details, 4, - Brochure of Window Products and 5 - Construction Details, Subject to 22/504165/FULL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2024-07-12
View full details - - Forge Farm Hernhill Kent ME13 9FW
Submission of Details pursuant to conditions 6 (Landscape plan) and 12 (details of cycle storage) of application 22/504165/FULL.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2024-06-14
View full details - - The Bothy Staple Street Hernhill Kent ME13 9UB
Conservation area notification to remove two Cherry (T1 and T2),and relocate one Cherry (T3) to the front garden.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2024-01-19
View full details - - Laurel House 5 Staple Street Hernhill Kent ME13 9TZ
Conservation Area Application - Sweet Chestnut tree approximately 30-35 years old. Proposal of crown reduction to final radial spread of approx. 5m, down from a maximum at the present time of 8m, whic
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2023-08-25
View full details - - Forge Farm Staple Street Hernhill Faversham Kent ME13 9UD
Conversion of an agricultural building into a single one bedroom dwellinghouse including alterations to fenestration and replacing the existing roof with red clay tiles with associated parking and lan
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2023-03-16
View full details - - Holly House Staple Street Hernhill Kent ME13 9UA
Partial demolition of existing rear extension and erection of new orangery to improve kitchen layout, conversion of existing carport into a study/office and internal works to create a ground floor WC.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2022-10-12
View full details - - Holly House Staple Street Hernhill Kent ME13 9UA
Listed Building Consent for partial demolition of existing rear extension and erection of new orangery to improve kitchen layout, conversion of existing carport into a study/office and internal works
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2022-10-07
View full details - - Forge Farm Hernhill Kent ME13 9FW
Conversion of agricultural building into a single dwellinghouse, including insertion of rear dormer, alterations to fenestration, and raising and altering the roof height to allow for a second storey
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2022-08-26
View full details - - Cherry Orchard House Staple Street Hernhill Faversham Kent ME13 9TY
Conservation area notification to remove, back to the main stem, the lowest branch (15cm dia approx.) of one Walnut tree over the boundary line. To also remove major deadwood >25mm from the crown of t
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2022-05-20
View full details - - Autumn Cottage 5 Staple Street Hernhill Faversham Kent ME13 9UD
Erection of side porch.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2022-01-27
View full details - - Land On The North East Staple Street Hernhill Kent
Submission of Details to Discharge Condition 3 - Sustainable construction techniques subject to 20/500858/FULL.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2021-11-29
View full details - - 4 Staple Street Hernhill Faversham Kent ME13 9UD
Erection of a single storey rear extension to provide ground floor toilet
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2021-04-28
View full details - - Land On The North East Side Of Staple Street Hernhill Faversham Kent
Submission of details pursuant to conditions 3 (sustainable construction techniques), 4 (water consumption rate), 5 (electric vehicle charging points), 6 (details of materials), 7 (joinery details), 8
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2021-02-24
View full details - - Forge Farm Staple Street Hernhill Faversham Kent ME13 9UD
Prior notification for the change of use of building and land within its curtilage to 1 no. dwellinghouse and associated operation development. For it's prior approval to: Transport and Highways impac
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2020-10-14
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A brief summary of Staplestreet in Kent
Staplestreet is a quaint village located in the Swale District of Kent, near Boughton Street and east of Faversham. Conveniently situated near the A2 and A299 roads, it offers accessible transport links, making it a relevant area for planning applications and developments. It sits within the Hernhill district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Staplestreet a particularly low-crime area.
Staplestreet has 6 conservation areas within its boundaries: Hernhill, Goodnestone, Staplestreet, Boughton Street, Fostall, Hernhill, Graveney Bridge. 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 Staplestreet includes 5 Ancient Woodland sites. 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 Staplestreet
In the last 24 months, 29 planning applications were submitted near Staplestreet. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 66 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Staplestreet.
At 66 days on average, decisions near Staplestreet slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Staplestreet were full planning applications (6), discharge of conditions (6), tree works (5). Full planning applications account for 21% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 6 medium-scale applications, 19 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Hernhill planning applications
- Fostall planning applications
- Boughton Street planning applications
- Goodnestone planning applications
- Graveney planning applications
- Crouch planning applications
- Culmers planning applications
- Dargate planning applications
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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.