How long do planning decisions take near Windmill Hill?

The average planning decision time near Windmill Hill is 59 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 Windmill Hill?

The planning approval rate near Windmill Hill is 89%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Windmill Hill?

The most common type of planning application near Windmill Hill is discharge of conditions, with 9 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Windmill Hill?

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Windmill Hill, Kent Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Windmill Hill, Kent.

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About Windmill Hill

Windmill Hill, located in Gravesend, Kent, is a historic area known for its former windmills and stunning views of the River Thames. Once a favored destination for Victorian tourists, it featured a camera obscura and charming tea gardens, making it an attractive spot for leisure and recreation. This rich historical context may be relevant for those researching planning applications in the area, particularly in terms of conservation and community development.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £306,380 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Medway
Parliamentary constituency: Gillingham and Rainham
LSOA: Medway 025A

Crime Statistics

20 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 7
anti-social-behaviour: 3
possession-of-weapons: 3
other-theft: 2
shoplifting: 2
burglary: 1
drugs: 1
robbery: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Windmill Hill.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Windmill Hill.

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 Windmill Hill based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Windmill Hill.

- The Yard Beckenham Park Industrial Estate Otterham Quay Lane Sittingbourne ME8 7UX
Retrospective application for the change of use of the existing yard for the storage of materials, equipment and vehicles in relation to a scaffolders yard (Class B8), including access.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2023-10-13
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A brief summary of Windmill Hill in Kent

Property prices in Windmill Hill show an average sale price of £306,380, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

There were 20 crimes reported in the Windmill Hill area during the most recent period, a moderate level that is broadly in line with similar-sized settlements.

Windmill Hill has one conservation area within its boundaries: Upchurch. 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 Windmill Hill includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Medway Estuary and Marshes SSSI; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Medway Estuary & Marshes; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Medway Estuary & Marshes. 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 Windmill Hill

In the last 24 months, 23 planning applications were submitted near Windmill Hill. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 days.

This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Windmill Hill.

At 59 days on average, decisions near Windmill Hill slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Windmill Hill were discharge of conditions (9), full planning applications (7), outline applications (2).

In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 2 medium-scale applications, 18 smaller schemes were submitted.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.

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