Staplestreet, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Staplestreet, Kent.
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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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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £338,779 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Swale
- Parliamentary constituency: Faversham and Mid Kent
- LSOA: Swale 014A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
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
4 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 - - 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 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
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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.
Property prices in Staplestreet show an average sale price of £338,779, 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 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Staplestreet 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 Staplestreet
In the last 24 months, 16 planning applications were submitted near Staplestreet. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 44 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Staplestreet maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision time of 44 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Staplestreet were full planning applications (4), tree works (3), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 25% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 12 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Hernhill planning applications
- Boughton Street planning applications
- Goodnestone planning applications
- Fostall planning applications
- Culmers planning applications
- Graveney planning applications
- Crouch planning applications
- Broom Street planning applications
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.