Waltham, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Waltham, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
About Waltham
Waltham is a village and civil parish located 7 miles southwest of Canterbury in Kent, England. Known for its quaint charm, Waltham is an area of interest for planning applications, offering a blend of rural living and proximity to urban amenities.
Population: 443 (2021) · Area: 8.1 km²
District: Canterbury
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £385,702 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Folkestone and Hythe
- Parliamentary constituency: Ashford
- LSOA: Folkestone and Hythe 001A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Waltham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Waltham.
- 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 Waltham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Waltham.
- - Carpenters Cottage Church Lane Waltham Kent CT4 5SG
Replacement of all windows from timber to upvc.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2026-03-18
View full details - - Scoops Nest Kake Street Waltham Kent CT4 5SB
Single-storey rear extension following demolition of existing conservatory.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - 21 Richdore Road Waltham Kent CT4 5SJ
Installation of a new electricity pole for the purpose of supplying a single dwelling, ref 8110220327.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2026-01-15
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A brief summary of Waltham in Kent
Waltham is a village and civil parish located 7 miles southwest of Canterbury in Kent, England. Known for its quaint charm, Waltham is an area of interest for planning applications, offering a blend of rural living and proximity to urban amenities. The settlement has a population of approximately 443 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Canterbury district.
Waltham covers an area of approximately 8.1 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
Property prices in Waltham show an average sale price of £385,702, 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 Waltham a particularly low-crime area.
Waltham has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE, Hault Farm, Waltham, Anvil Green, Waltham, Waltham. 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 Waltham includes 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Waltham 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 Waltham
In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Waltham. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 39 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Waltham may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 39 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Waltham were full planning applications (2), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 67% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.