Wanshurst Green, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Wanshurst Green, Kent.
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About Wanshurst Green
Marden is a village and civil parish situated in the Maidstone borough of Kent, approximately 8 miles south of Maidstone. Nestled on the floodplain of the River Beult, the parish encompasses the areas of Chainhurst and the hamlet of Wanshurst Green, making it a distinctive locale for planning applications in the region.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £453,975 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Maidstone
- Parliamentary constituency: Weald of Kent
- LSOA: Maidstone 019D
Crime Statistics
7 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- anti-social-behaviour: 5
- other-theft: 1
- violent-crime: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Wanshurst Green.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Wanshurst Green.
- 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 Wanshurst Green based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Wanshurst Green.
- - Manor Farm Oast Battle Lane Marden Kent TN12 9DG
Submission of details pursuant to condition 3 (Replacement Window Joinery Details), subject to 24/501914/LBC.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2024-07-31
View full details - - Manor Farm House Battle Lane Marden Tonbridge Kent TN12 9DG
Erection of solar panel array
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2024-03-21
View full details - - 2 Summerhill Cottages Battle Lane Marden Kent TN12 9DE
Submission of details to discharge condition 2 (biodiversity scheme) of planning application 23/501224/FULL.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2023-06-22
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A brief summary of Wanshurst Green in Kent
Marden is a village and civil parish situated in the Maidstone borough of Kent, approximately 8 miles south of Maidstone. Nestled on the floodplain of the River Beult, the parish encompasses the areas of Chainhurst and the hamlet of Wanshurst Green, making it a distinctive locale for planning applications in the region.
Property prices in Wanshurst Green show an average sale price of £453,975, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were 7 crimes reported in the Wanshurst Green area during the most recent period, a moderate level that is broadly in line with similar-sized settlements.
Wanshurst Green 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 Wanshurst Green includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Marden Meadows SSSI; 13 Ancient Woodland sites. 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 Wanshurst Green
In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Wanshurst Green. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 54 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Wanshurst Green may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 54 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Wanshurst Green were discharge of conditions (1).
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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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.