How long do planning decisions take near Westfield Sole?

The average planning decision time near Westfield Sole is 55 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 Westfield Sole?

The planning approval rate near Westfield Sole is 75%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Westfield Sole?

The most common type of planning application near Westfield Sole is full planning applications, with 8 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Westfield Sole?

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Westfield Sole, Kent Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Westfield Sole, Kent.

Kent · England · settlement

Planning applications in Westfield Sole are administered by Medway Council. View the full Medway Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £287,910 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Medway
Parliamentary constituency: Chatham and Aylesford
LSOA: Medway 038A

Crime Statistics

35 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 14
anti-social-behaviour: 10
criminal-damage-arson: 3
drugs: 2
other-theft: 2
burglary: 1
possession-of-weapons: 1
vehicle-crime: 1
other-crime: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Westfield Sole.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Westfield Sole.

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 Westfield Sole based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

5 planning applications found near Westfield Sole.

- 2 Wildfell Close Boxley Kent ME5 9RU
TPO application to crown lift one Sweet Chestnut (T1) to height of 6m above ground level, reduce height to 15m, and lateral spread on north-west and western aspects to 3m. Crown reduction of one Europ
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-03-05
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- 1 Wildfell Close Boxley Kent ME5 9RU
TPO application to reduce one silver birch to previous pollard points from 12m to 9m, and to crown lift one Hornbeam Tree close to the house to 4m and to cut also branches on all 4 Hornbeams overhangi
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-01-30
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- Unit 33 Adjacent Lordswood Industrial Estate Gleaming Wood Drive Lordswood Chatham Kent ME5 8RZ
Erection of a two-storey front extension to provide additional warehouse floorspace with ancillary offices with the installation of an air conditioning unit including alteration to external parking ar
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2025-12-23
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- Walderslade Woods Beechen Bank Road Walderslade Kent
TPO application to crown lift 50 mixed species (H002) to 5.4m above ground level. (TPO 1 of 1972).
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2025-09-05
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- Beechen Hall Wildfell Close Boxley Kent ME5 9RU
Erection of replacement entrance gates and height restrictor.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2024-02-23
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A brief summary of Westfield Sole in Kent

Westfield Sole is a settlement located in Kent, England.

Property prices in Westfield Sole show an average sale price of £287,910, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The Westfield Sole area recorded 35 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.

Westfield Sole 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 Westfield Sole includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Wouldham to Detling Escarpment SSSI; 20 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Kent Downs; 2 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): North Downs Woodlands. 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 Westfield Sole

In the last 24 months, 15 planning applications were submitted near Westfield Sole. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Westfield Sole.

The average decision time of 55 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Westfield Sole were full planning applications (8), tree works (6). Full planning applications account for 53% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 13 smaller schemes were submitted.

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