Vigo Village, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Vigo Village, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
Planning applications in Vigo Village are administered by Gravesham Borough Council. View the full Gravesham Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Vigo Village
Vigo Village is a civil parish located in the Gravesham district of Kent, England. Established in the mid-20th century on the site of a former World War II army camp, the village derives its name from a 15th-century public house, later renamed after the Battle of Vigo Bay in the 18th century. The civil parish was officially formed on 1 April 2000, carving out its identity from the parish of Meopham.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £376,612 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Gravesham
- Parliamentary constituency: Gravesham
- LSOA: Gravesham 012D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Vigo Village.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Vigo Village.
- 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 Vigo Village based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
24 planning applications found near Vigo Village.
- 20260699 - 144 Timber Bank Vigo Gravesend Kent DA13 0SW
Works to protected trees; T1: Oak Tree Reduce tree by approximately 4m all over. Crown height from 18m to 14m. Crown spread from 12m to 8m. Reduction due to tree encroaching on property and to reduce
Status: Undecided | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2026-07-09 - - 144 Timber Bank Vigo Gravesend Kent DA13 0SW
Works to protected trees; T1: Oak Tree Reduce tree by approximately 4m all over. Crown height from 18m to 14m. Crown spread from 12m to 8m. Reduction due to tree encroaching on property and to reduce
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2026-07-09
View full details - 20260655 - 97 Timber Bank Vigo Gravesend Kent DA13 0SN
Works to Protected Tree(s); Crown lift and thinning by 25% of Hornbeam Tree.
Status: Undecided | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2026-06-30 - - 97 Timber Bank Vigo Gravesend Kent DA13 0SN
Works to Protected Tree(s); Crown lift and thinning by 25% of Hornbeam Tree.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2026-06-29
View full details - 20260522 - Cader Idris Poultry Farm Gravesend Road Sevenoaks Kent TN15 7JS
Sevenoaks Consultation - Part demolition and conversion of existing chicken shed to create two residential dwellings, creation of residential curtilage including associated hard and soft landscaping,
Status: Undecided | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2026-05-19 - - Cader Idris Poultry Farm Gravesend Road Sevenoaks Kent TN15 7JS
Sevenoaks Consultation - Part demolition and conversion of existing chicken shed to create two residential dwellings, creation of residential curtilage including associated hard and soft landscaping,
Status: Undecided | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2026-05-19
View full details - - 146 Timber Bank Vigo Gravesend Kent DA13 0SW
Work to Protected Tree(s); Removal of Oak Tree (T1) to ground level.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2026-05-06
View full details - 20260463 - 146 Timber Bank Vigo Gravesend Kent DA13 0SW
Work to Protected Tree(s); Removal of Oak Tree (T1) to ground level.
Status: Undecided | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2026-05-06 - - Oak Lodge Harvel Road Meopham Gravesend Kent DA13 0RN
Works to trees in a Conservation Area; T1 Hornbeam trees reduce height, radial spread and crown lift.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - - 6 Bramblebank Vigo Gravesend Kent DA13 0TF
Conversion of garage to habitable room and front infill extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - Land East Of 32 To 54 Adlington Avenue Wingerworth
Replacement of reinforced grass surface with asphalt (NEDDC)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North East Derbyshire | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - 3 Bramblebank Vigo Gravesend Kent DA13 0TF
Works to protected trees; T1 Sycamore (Maple) Tree - Trim new growth and lift.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2026-03-20
View full details - - 1 The Coach Drive Vigo Gravesend Kent DA13 0SZ
Works to Protected Tree(s): Rear garden - Re-pollard 1 x Chestnut Tree, 2m reduction of 1 x Sumac Tree and reduction of two x Laurel Bushes. Front garden - Reduction in height, cutting away from pavem
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2025-10-08
View full details - - 15 Croftside Vigo Gravesend Kent DA13 0SH
Works to Protected Tree(s); T1 and T2 Hornbeams to be felled. T3 Hornbeam to be loped/felled. Removal of overhanging branches from hornbeams on adjoining properties.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2025-09-15
View full details - - 104 Timber Bank Vigo Gravesend Kent DA13 0SW
Works to protected trees; T1 - Removal of sycamore tree and grinding out of stem due to basal decay and honey fungus.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2025-09-03
View full details - - 102 Timber Bank Vigo Gravesend Kent DA13 0SW
Demolition of garage. Erection of a single storey side and front extension with 3 roof lights. Replacement of porch roof with pitched roof.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2024-11-13
View full details - - Tanzematt Oak Farm Lane Fairseat Kent TN15 7JU
Conversion of existing garage to habitable space. New single storey extension to rear and RH side with first floor extension over existing/Rh single storey footprint. Loft conversion to two bedroom. R
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2024-09-04
View full details - - Bungalow At Cader Idris Poultry Farm Gravesend Road Wrotham Sevenoaks Kent TN15 7JS
Details pursuant to condition 2 (tree protection measures) of 24/00320/HOUSE
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2024-07-10
View full details - - Lazzat Gravesend Road Wrotham Sevenoaks Kent TN15 7JS
Sevenoaks District Council Consultation - Amendment to 23/03283/FUL.
Status: Conditions | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2024-04-12
View full details - - Bungalow At Cader Idris Poultry Farm Gravesend Road Sevenoaks Kent TN15 7JS
Sevenoaks District Council Consultation 24/00320/HOUSE - Demolition of an existing garage and the construction of a two bay garage.
Status: Conditions | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2024-03-22
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A brief summary of Vigo Village in Kent
Vigo Village is a civil parish located in the Gravesham district of Kent, England. Established in the mid-20th century on the site of a former World War II army camp, the village derives its name from a 15th-century public house, later renamed after the Battle of Vigo Bay in the 18th century. The civil parish was officially formed on 1 April 2000, carving out its identity from the parish of Meopham.
Property prices in Vigo Village show an average sale price of £376,612, 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 Vigo Village a particularly low-crime area.
Vigo Village has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: Trottiscliffe, Wrotham Water, Fairseat, No data available for publication by HE. 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 Vigo Village includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Halling to Trottiscliffe Escarpment SSSI; 20 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Kent Downs. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Vigo Village
In the last 24 months, 35 planning applications were submitted near Vigo Village. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 74 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Vigo Village may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
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 Vigo Village were full planning applications (11), tree works (11), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 31% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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