Temple Hill, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Temple Hill, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
About Temple Hill
Temple Hill is a significant suburb of Dartford in Kent, named after the Knights Templar, the original landowners of the area. Stretching from the A282 in the east to Dartford town centre in the west, it is one of Dartford's largest residential regions. The historic Temples Manor encompassed a vast area, including Temple Hill, the Waterside district, and lands near the River Thames, reflecting its rich heritage and potential for future planning applications.
Elevation: 807m
District: Barren County
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £406,552 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Dartford
- Parliamentary constituency: Dartford
- LSOA: Dartford 007B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Temple Hill.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Temple Hill.
- 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 Temple Hill based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Temple Hill.
- - 42 Cavell Crescent Dartford Kent DA1 5NS
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for proposed erection of a single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Dartford | Date: 2025-05-06
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A brief summary of Temple Hill in Kent
Temple Hill is a significant suburb of Dartford in Kent, named after the Knights Templar, the original landowners of the area. Stretching from the A282 in the east to Dartford town centre in the west, it is one of Dartford's largest residential regions. The historic Temples Manor encompassed a vast area, including Temple Hill, the Waterside district, and lands near the River Thames, reflecting its rich heritage and potential for future planning applications. It sits within the Barren County district.
Temple Hill sits at an elevation of 807 metres above sea level. 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 Temple Hill show an average sale price of £406,552, 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 Temple Hill a particularly low-crime area.
Temple Hill has one conservation area within its boundaries: Dartford Town Centre. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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, Temple Hill 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 Temple Hill
In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Temple Hill. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 74 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Temple Hill.
The average decision period of 74 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 Temple Hill were amendments (6), full planning applications (1), tree works (1).
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 8 smaller schemes were submitted.
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