Sturry, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Sturry, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
About Sturry
Sturry is a village located on the banks of the Great Stour River, just 3 miles northeast of Canterbury in Kent. The village encompasses a large civil parish that includes several hamlets and previously incorporated the former mining village of Hersden until April 2019. This dynamic area offers a blend of rural charm and proximity to urban amenities, making it a notable location for planning applications.
Population: 5,502 (2021) · Area: 13.4 km²
District: Canterbury
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £385,702 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Canterbury
- Parliamentary constituency: Canterbury
- LSOA: Canterbury 013E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Sturry.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Sturry.
- 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 Sturry based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
23 planning applications found near Sturry.
- - Junior Kings School Milner Court Church Lane Sturry Kent CT2 0AY
Details submitted pursuant to condition 7 (Biodiversity gain plan) of planning permission CA/25/02168/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2026-03-20
View full details - - Junior King's School Canterbury Milner Court Sturry Canterbury CT2 0AY
Single-storey detached building to be used as a nursery.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - Land At Sturry/Broad Oak Sturry
Application for the approval of appearance, landscaping, layout, scale for the outline application (with all matters reserved) for the development of up to 630 houses and associated community infrastr
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - - Land At Sturry/Broad Oak Sturry
Application for the approval of appearance, landscaping, layout, scale for the outline application (with all matters reserved) for the development of up to 630 houses and associated community infrastr
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - - Land At Sturry/Broad Oak Sturry
Application for the approval of appearance, landscaping, layout, scale for the outline application (with all matters reserved) for the development of up to 630 houses and associated community infrastr
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - - 6 High Street Sturry Kent CT2 0BD
Non-material amendment to planning permission CA/22/02479/FUL for the change of use from restaurant with flat above to dwelling together with change of use of outbuilding to form ancillary accommodati
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - 35 Island Road West Of Staines Hill Sturry Kent CT2 0EB
Application for non material amendment to planning permission CA/25/01135 for Two-storey side extension with single-storey rear extension together with building for use as garage and office, to allow
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - The Old Vicarage Church Lane Sturry Kent CT2 0BB
# 5 DAY EXEMPTION REQUEST# T1) Hawthorn - fell, T2) Silver Birch - fell located in front garden.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - 3 Old School Close Sturry Kent CT2 0TW
T.P.O No.3 of 1986 Sycamore tree located to the rear left boundary line. Reduce the tree by approximately 30% and re-shape all round accordingly.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - 37 Fordwich Road Sturry Kent CT2 0BW
T1) Walnut 1 metre all round reduction from 5 metres to 4 metres located in front garden.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2025-11-18
View full details - - Cracking Glass 30 Mill Road Sturry Kent CT2 0AG
Variation of condition 2 (drawings) of planning permission CA/24/01054/FUL for the planning permission is sought for a single-storey storage units following demolition of garages; to allow increase in
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2025-11-12
View full details - - Milner Court Junior Kings School Church Lane Sturry Kent CT2 0AY
Details submitted pursuant to conditions 03 (materials) and 04 (windows and doors) of planning permission CA/25/00678/FUL.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2025-07-30
View full details - - Junior Kings School Milner Court Church Lane Sturry Kent CT2 0AY
Installation of roof mounted solar panels to sports hall and inverters.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2025-05-27
View full details - - Junior Kings School Milner Court Church Lane Sturry Kent CT2 0AY
5 day exemption for T182-Willow, fell to ground level.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2025-02-12
View full details - - Milner Court, Junior Kings School Church Lane Sturry Kent CT2 0AY
T178 Horse Chestnut Tree located in front garden - branch removal and 1m clearance from gutter. T179 Hawthorn located in front garden - Crown reduction 0.5m clearance from gutter.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2025-02-03
View full details - - 43 High Street Sturry Kent CT2 0BD
Change of use from dental practice to residential dwelling.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2024-11-08
View full details - - Fieldway House Field Way Sturry Kent CT2 0BH
Conifer hedge 1 (9 metres in length) - 5 metres height reduced down to 4.5 metres Conifer hedge 2 (32 metres in length) - 10 metres height down reduced down to 6 metres
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2024-09-06
View full details - - Spring Cottage 35 High Street Sturry Kent CT2 0BD
Application for Listed Building Consent for external alterations including 3 replacement double glazed sashes to front elevation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2024-06-17
View full details - - 3 Old Vicarage Garden Sturry Canterbury Kent CT2 0TY
Single storey side extension with use of garage as annexe, together with single storey outbuilding.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2023-11-15
View full details - - 3 Old Vicarage Garden Sturry Canterbury Kent CT2 0TY
TPO 3 1986 STU - TG1- 6 x Sycamore trees in front garden - Fell. T2 - Elderberry & Bramble, to right of garage - Fell. T3 -line of trees cut back by 1 metre. T4-Horse Chestnut, in front/side garden, r
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2023-11-02
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A brief summary of Sturry in Kent
Sturry is a village located on the banks of the Great Stour River, just 3 miles northeast of Canterbury in Kent. The village encompasses a large civil parish that includes several hamlets and previously incorporated the former mining village of Hersden until April 2019. This dynamic area offers a blend of rural charm and proximity to urban amenities, making it a notable location for planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 5,502 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Canterbury district.
Sturry covers an area of approximately 13.4 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
Property prices in Sturry show an average sale price of £385,702, 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 Sturry a particularly low-crime area.
Sturry has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Fordwich, Westbere No 2, Sturry. 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 Sturry includes 4 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): West Blean and Thornden Woods SSSI, Chequer's Wood and Old Park SSSI, Sturry Pit SSSI and 1 more; 20 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Stodmarsh; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Stodmarsh; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Stodmarsh. 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, Sturry 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 Sturry
In the last 24 months, 39 planning applications were submitted near Sturry. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 64 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Sturry may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 64 days on average, decisions near Sturry slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Sturry were full planning applications (14), listed building and heritage (12), outline applications (4). Full planning applications account for 36% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 4 large-scale (major) developments, 1 medium-scale application, 34 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 25 applications
- Refused: 0 applications
- Awaiting decision: 14 applications
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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.