Walderslade, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Walderslade, Kent.
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About Walderslade
Walderslade is a significant suburb in Chatham, Kent, situated within the Medway unitary authority and extending into the boroughs of Maidstone and Tonbridge & Malling. This area, which forms nearly the entirety of the ME5 postcode district, was fully integrated into Kent until 1998 and remains ceremonially linked to the county. As a growing community, Walderslade presents various opportunities for planning applications and development projects.
Population: 9,520
District: Maidstone
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £287,910 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Medway
- Parliamentary constituency: Chatham and Aylesford
- LSOA: Medway 020A
Crime Statistics
68 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 33
- anti-social-behaviour: 18
- other-theft: 4
- burglary: 2
- possession-of-weapons: 2
- shoplifting: 2
- other-crime: 2
- criminal-damage-arson: 1
- drugs: 1
- public-order: 1
- robbery: 1
- vehicle-crime: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Walderslade.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Walderslade.
- 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 Walderslade based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
15 planning applications found near Walderslade.
- - 4 Marlow Copse Walderslade Chatham Kent ME5 9DP
1. Tulip Tree - Crown reduction - reducing the height and spread of the tree by up to 2 metres 2. Group of Sweet Chestnuts x 3 and 1 Goat Willow - Section fell to ground level 3. Sweet Chestnut - Re-p
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - 45 Montfort Road Chatham Kent ME5 9EZ
Demolition of existing conservatory and erection of a single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - - 36 Papion Grove Chatham Kent ME5 9BS
1x Silver Birch. Crown reduction of 30% Standing in W5 of Tree Preservation Order
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - - 151 Tunbury Avenue Chatham Kent ME5 9HY
Permission in Principle for 1 dwelling
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2026-02-11
View full details - - 14 Podkin Wood Walderslade Kent ME5 9LY
Tree preservation order application to reduce Oak tree by 3m and the 2 lowest branches to be removed (crown reduction up to 12m from ground level) subject to TPO 1 of 1969
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2025-11-14
View full details - - 38, WALSHAM ROAD, WALDERSLADE, CHATHAM, ME5 9HX
Two storey side extension, material and style to match existing.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2025-09-17
View full details - - 38, Walsham Road, Walderslade, Chatham, ME5 9HX
Two storey side extension, material and style to match existing.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2025-09-17
View full details - - STREET RECORD, Woodbury Road, Walderslade, Chatham
1 x dead Hornbeam tree (standing opposite number 71, by lamppost JWDC020) – Fell. Standing in Woodland W6 of Tree Preservation Order
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2025-07-16
View full details - - 46, WOODBURY ROAD, WALDERSLADE, CHATHAM, ME5 9HS
1 x Cypress (applicants ref. T1) - Reduce by up to 1 third in height and not exceeding the previous reduction points. Reduce laterally on the eastern side (canopy overhanging the garden) by up to 1.5m
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2025-05-27
View full details - - 46, Woodbury Road, Walderslade, Chatham, ME5 9HS
1 x Cypress (applicants ref. T1) - Reduce by up to 1 third in height and not exceeding the previous reduction points. Reduce laterally on the eastern side (canopy overhanging the garden) by up to 1.5m
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2025-05-27
View full details - - 64, Hurst Hill, Walderslade, Chatham, ME5 9BU
1 x Silver Birch in rear garden (circled black on location plan) - reduce height by approx. 33%, lift crown by 2.5m and trim remainder to shape as marked on submitted photograph. Standing in Woodland
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2025-05-23
View full details - - 4, MERCER COURT, WALDERSLADE, CHATHAM, ME5 9GB
Proposed construction of a single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2025-01-24
View full details - - Newbold 71 Robin Hood Lane Walderslade Chatham Medway ME5 9NP
Construction of a 2 storey front extension and canopy over one of the front ground floor bay windows
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Medway | Date: 2024-11-13
View full details - - 22, PAPION GROVE, CHATHAM, ME5 9BS
2 x Silver Birch situated on driveway (marked T1 and T2 on applicant's sketch) Fell - Standing within Woodland W5 of Tree Preservation Order
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2024-01-25
View full details - - 42, Woodbury Road, Walderslade, CHATHAM, ME5 9HS
Sweet Chestnut (T1) – twin stem. Reduce height from 16.5m to 14m to previous prune points, reduce radial spread from 6.6m to 3.5m to alleviate buildings encroachment and adverse NW lean. Standing in W
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2023-11-22
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A brief summary of Walderslade in Kent
Walderslade is a significant suburb in Chatham, Kent, situated within the Medway unitary authority and extending into the boroughs of Maidstone and Tonbridge & Malling. This area, which forms nearly the entirety of the ME5 postcode district, was fully integrated into Kent until 1998 and remains ceremonially linked to the county. As a growing community, Walderslade presents various opportunities for planning applications and development projects. The settlement has a population of approximately 9,520. It sits within the Maidstone district.
Property prices in Walderslade show an average sale price of £287,910, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
The Walderslade area recorded 68 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.
Walderslade has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Walderslade includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Wouldham to Detling Escarpment SSSI; 20 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.
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Planning Activity in Walderslade
In the last 24 months, 46 planning applications were submitted near Walderslade. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Walderslade may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 59 days on average, decisions near Walderslade slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Walderslade were full planning applications (21), tree works (20), outline applications (3). Full planning applications account for 46% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 3 medium-scale applications, 40 smaller schemes were submitted.
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