How long do planning decisions take near Womenswold?

The average planning decision time near Womenswold is 38 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 Womenswold?

The planning approval rate near Womenswold is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Womenswold?

The most common type of planning application near Womenswold is listed building consent applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Womenswold?

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Womenswold, Kent Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Womenswold, Kent.

Kent · England · settlement

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About Womenswold

Womenswold is a charming village and civil parish located 7 miles southeast of Canterbury, Kent, England, and just 1 mile east of the A2 road. The parish encompasses three hamlets: Womenswold, Woolage Village, and Woolage Green, making it a quaint area for potential planning applications and developments.

Population: 341 (2021) · Area: 7.4 km²

District: Canterbury

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £385,702 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Canterbury
Parliamentary constituency: Canterbury
LSOA: Canterbury 017C

Crime Statistics

4 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Crime Breakdown

anti-social-behaviour: 2
burglary: 2

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Womenswold.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Womenswold based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Womenswold.

- Saint Margarets Church The Street Womenswold Kent CT4 6HE
T1) Ash tree- Fell T2) Ash tree- Fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2024-07-31
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- Nethersole Cottage The Street Womenswold Kent CT4 6HE
Single-storey outbuilding for use as garage, golf studio and garden store together with greenhouse.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2024-04-05
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- The Cottage The Street Womenswold Canterbury Kent CT4 6HE
Repair and reinstatement of two storey dwelling
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2023-09-08
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A brief summary of Womenswold in Kent

Womenswold covers an area of approximately 7.4 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.

Property prices in Womenswold show an average sale price of £385,702, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

Neighbourhood safety in Womenswold is generally good, with just 4 crimes reported in the most recent period.

Womenswold has 5 conservation areas within its boundaries: Barham, Womenswold, No data available for publication by HE, Broome Park, Denne Hill Park, Womenswold. 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 Womenswold includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Ileden and Oxenden Woods SSSI; 17 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 Womenswold

In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Womenswold. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 38 days.

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

The average decision time of 38 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Womenswold were listed building and heritage (3). The high proportion of heritage applications reflects the historic character of the area and the presence of listed buildings or conservation areas nearby.

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