Upper Halling, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Upper Halling, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
About Upper Halling
Upper Halling is a charming village located in the northern part of Kent, nestled within the picturesque North Downs. Stretching approximately 3 miles along the River Medway, it includes the areas of Lower Halling and North Halling, and is situated parallel to the historic Pilgrims' Way. This scenic setting offers a unique context for planning applications, blending rural character with proximity to transport links and local amenities.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £344,956 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Medway
- Parliamentary constituency: Rochester and Strood
- LSOA: Medway 008D
Crime Statistics
9 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- anti-social-behaviour: 3
- violent-crime: 3
- drugs: 1
- shoplifting: 1
- other-crime: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Upper Halling.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Upper Halling.
- 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 Upper Halling based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Upper Halling.
- - Court Farm Pilgrims Road Upper Halling Rochester Medway ME2 1HR
Listed building consent for joinery repairs to windows, fascia and soffit; renewal of 1 door and 2 windows, brickwork and render repairs, part re-roof and overhaul remainder, renewal of rainwater good
Type: Heritage | Council: Medway | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - M C L Ltd Grove Road Upper Halling Rochester Medway ME2 1HZ
Details pursuant to condition 2 (Gate details) on planning permission MC/25/1784 - variation of condition 2 (approved plans) to allow for a minor material amendment to planning permission MC/22/2915 f
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Medway | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - M C L Ltd Grove Road Upper Halling Rochester Medway ME2 1HZ
Details pursuant to condition 4 (Plant Noise) on planning permission MC/25/1784 - Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) to allow for a minor material amendment to planning permission MC/22/2915 fo
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Medway | Date: 2025-12-16
View full details - - M C L Ltd Grove Road Upper Halling Rochester Medway ME2 1HZ
Details pursuant to condition 10 (landscape scheme) on planning permission MC/22/2915 - Construction of eight new residential dwellings with associated hard and soft landscaping - demolition of existi
Type: Conditions | Council: Medway | Date: 2025-10-29
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A brief summary of Upper Halling in Kent
Upper Halling is a charming village located in the northern part of Kent, nestled within the picturesque North Downs. Stretching approximately 3 miles along the River Medway, it includes the areas of Lower Halling and North Halling, and is situated parallel to the historic Pilgrims' Way. This scenic setting offers a unique context for planning applications, blending rural character with proximity to transport links and local amenities.
Property prices in Upper Halling show an average sale price of £344,956, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were 9 crimes reported in the Upper Halling area during the most recent period, a moderate level that is broadly in line with similar-sized settlements.
Upper Halling has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Halling, Holborough Mill, Snodland. 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 Upper Halling includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Houlder and Monarch Hill Pits, Upper Halling SSSI, Halling to Trottiscliffe Escarpment SSSI; 2 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Kent Downs; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): North Downs Woodlands. 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, Upper Halling 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 Upper Halling
In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Upper Halling. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 51 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Upper Halling may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 51 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Upper Halling were discharge of conditions (4), full planning applications (1), outline applications (1).
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 6 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
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