How long do planning decisions take near Ware Street?

The average planning decision time near Ware Street is 50 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 Ware Street?

The planning approval rate near Ware Street is 94%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Ware Street?

The most common type of planning application near Ware Street is full planning applications, with 19 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Ware Street?

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Ware Street, Kent Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Ware Street, Kent.

Kent · England · settlement

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £380,210 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Maidstone
Parliamentary constituency: Faversham and Mid Kent
LSOA: Maidstone 005D

Crime Statistics

23 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 8
other-crime: 5
anti-social-behaviour: 3
drugs: 3
criminal-damage-arson: 2
burglary: 1
other-theft: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Ware Street.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Ware Street.

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 Ware Street based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

5 planning applications found near Ware Street.

- 26 Peverel Drive Thurnham Kent ME14 4PS
Lawful development certificate for proposed Demolition of existing conservatory and erection of a single storey rear extension with 3 no. rooflights
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-04-20
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26/501494/LAWPRO - 26 Peverel Drive Thurnham Kent ME14 4PS
Lawful development certificate for proposed Demolition of existing conservatory and erection of a single storey rear extension with 3 no. rooflights
Status: Undecided | Council: Maidstone | Date: 2026-04-20
- 108 Birling Avenue Bearsted Kent ME14 4LL
Submission of details pursuant to condition 4- (enhancement of ecology) subject to 25/501781/FULL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2025-09-26
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- 108 Birling Avenue Bearsted Kent ME14 4LL
Demolition of existing garage, erection of single storey rear extension, plus alteration to fenestration.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2025-05-09
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- 36 Hill Brow Bearsted Maidstone Kent ME14 4AW
Erection of a single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2024-09-05
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A brief summary of Ware Street in Kent

Ware Street is a settlement located in Kent, England.

Property prices in Ware Street show an average sale price of £380,210, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The Ware Street area recorded 23 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.

Ware Street 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 Ware Street includes 18 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 Ware Street

In the last 24 months, 40 planning applications were submitted near Ware Street. Of these, 94% were approved, with an average decision time of 50 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Ware Street may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 50 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Ware Street were full planning applications (19), tree works (5), listed building and heritage (4). Full planning applications account for 48% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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