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16 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Upchurch · updated daily · Maidstone Borough Council
Only 4 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.
- Land Adjoining Rear Of Jubilee Fields Upchurch Kent ME9 7AQAwaiting decisionOutline Planning Application (with all matters reserved apart from access) for the erection of 4no. 2-storey market homes and up to 31no. 1 to 2-storey homes which will provide age restricted accommodation for those over the age of 60, including 40% affordable housing, together with the provision of a new access from Jubilee Fields and associated landscaping and parking.Received 13 Oct 202626/503683/OUT
- 128 Chaffes Lane Upchurch Kent ME9 7BDAwaiting decisionErection of new dwelling and associated parkingReceived 8 Oct 202626/503569/FULL
- Land North Of Starborne Oak Lane Upchurch Kent ME9 7BBAwaiting decisionPermission in Principle for residential development comprising a maximum of 8 detached dwellings inlcuding access onto Oak LaneReceived 30 Sep 202626/503764/PIP
- 71 Chaffes Lane Upchurch Kent ME9 7BHAwaiting decisionPrior notification for a proposed single storey rear extension which: A) Extends by 4.80 metres beyond the rear wall of the original dwelling. B) Has a maximum height of 3.00 metres from the natural ground level. C) Has a height of 2.50 metres at the eaves from the natural ground level.Received 21 Sep 202626/503626/PNEXT
- 34 Oak Lane Upchurch Kent ME9 7AUApprovedSubmission of details pursuant to condition 3 - Details of facing and roofing materials, Subject to 25/503485/FULLSubmission of DetailsReceived 27 Jul 2026Decided 6 Aug 202626/502827/SUB
Planning in Upchurch
Only 6 decisions near Upchurch in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Upchurch in the last 24 months, from Maidstone Borough Council's planning register.
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ME9 289 applications in the last 12 months
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About Upchurch
Upchurch is a civil parish and village located in the Swale district of Kent, England, approximately 2 kilometres north of the A2 road, nestled between Rainham and Sittingbourne. This charming village offers a unique blend of rural character and accessibility, making it a noteworthy consideration for planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,678 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Swale district.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Upchurch a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Upchurch has 3 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Upchurch 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, 23 planning applications were submitted near Upchurch.
The most common types were full planning applications (9), outline applications (3), discharge of conditions (2). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.