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Planning in Walderslade

Approved
90%
45 of 47 decided
Decision time
about 9 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Walderslade in the last 24 months, from Medway Council's planning register.

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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. 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 £289,681, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Walderslade area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Walderslade a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Walderslade has 23 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Walderslade 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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To comment on or object to a planning application near Walderslade, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 92 planning applications were submitted near Walderslade. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 61 days.

The most common types were tree works (26), full planning applications (20), outline applications (4). 2 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Walderslade?
In the last 24 months, 92 planning applications were submitted near Walderslade. The approval rate is 90%.
How long do planning decisions take near Walderslade?
The average planning decision time near Walderslade is 61 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Walderslade?
The planning approval rate near Walderslade is 90%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Walderslade?
The most common type of planning application near Walderslade is tree works applications, with 26 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Walderslade?
You can search and track planning applications near Walderslade on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.