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Planning in Wayfield

Approved
92%
56 of 57 decided
Decision time
about 7 weeks
on average

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

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Around Wayfield

Postcode districts

ME1 238 applications in the last 12 monthsME4 236 applications in the last 12 monthsME5 211 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Medway Council

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About Wayfield

Wayfield is a settlement located in Kent, England.

Property prices in Wayfield show an average sale price of £289,681, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

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

The area around Wayfield has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Wayfield 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 Wayfield, 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, 79 planning applications were submitted near Wayfield. Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 49 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (32), outline applications (9), tree works (4). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Wayfield?
In the last 24 months, 79 planning applications were submitted near Wayfield. The approval rate is 92%.
How long do planning decisions take near Wayfield?
The average planning decision time near Wayfield is 49 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 Wayfield?
The planning approval rate near Wayfield is 92%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Wayfield?
The most common type of planning application near Wayfield is full planning applications, with 32 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Wayfield?
You can search and track planning applications near Wayfield on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.