Waterham, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Waterham, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
About Waterham
Waterham is a village located within the civil parish of Hernhill, nestled between Faversham and Canterbury in southeast England. The parish encompasses several hamlets, including Crockham, Dargate, The Fostall, Lamberhurst, Oakwell, Staple Street, Thread, and Wey Street, making it a quaint area of interest for those researching local planning applications.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £338,779 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Swale
- Parliamentary constituency: Faversham and Mid Kent
- LSOA: Swale 016A
Crime Statistics
2 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- other-theft: 1
- violent-crime: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Waterham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Waterham.
- 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 Waterham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Waterham.
- - Land At Plumpudding And Highstreet Road Hernhill Kent ME13 9EL
Submission of details pursuant to condition 5- (hard and soft landscape works) 7-( contamination), 8-(verification report), 10-(Electric Vehicle charging points), 26-(scheme of measures), 30-(travel p
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-04-09
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A brief summary of Waterham in Kent
Waterham is a village located within the civil parish of Hernhill, nestled between Faversham and Canterbury in southeast England. The parish encompasses several hamlets, including Crockham, Dargate, The Fostall, Lamberhurst, Oakwell, Staple Street, Thread, and Wey Street, making it a quaint area of interest for those researching local planning applications.
Property prices in Waterham show an average sale price of £338,779, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
Neighbourhood safety in Waterham is generally good, with just 2 crimes reported in the most recent period.
Waterham has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Hernhill, Dargate, Hernhill, Fostall, Hernhill. 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 Waterham includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): The Swale SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): The Swale; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: The Swale. 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, Waterham 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 Waterham
In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Waterham. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 242 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Waterham may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
With an average of 242 days, decisions near Waterham take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 9-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Waterham were discharge of conditions (2), full planning applications (1), tree works (1).
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 3 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Dargate planning applications
- Highstreet planning applications
- Dargate Common planning applications
- Fostall planning applications
- Hernhill planning applications
- Dunkirk planning applications
- Graveney planning applications
- Culmers planning applications
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.