Woolage Green, Kent Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Woolage Green, Kent.

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About Woolage Green

Woolage Green is a quaint hamlet located approximately 7 miles southeast of Canterbury in Kent, England, and just 1 mile east of the A2 road. It is part of the Womenswold parish, which also includes the nearby areas of Womenswold and Woolage Village, making it an important consideration for local planning applications and community developments.

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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 018B

Crime Statistics

5 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Crime Breakdown

• anti-social-behaviour: 2
• burglary: 2
• vehicle-crime: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Woolage Green.

Keyword Scorecard

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

• 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 Woolage Green based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Woolage Green.

1. - Beggars Roost Woolage Green Road Woolage Green Kent CT4 6SF
   Change of use of existing detached garage/home office building to a holiday let comprising two units.
   Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2026-03-12
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2. - Land At Westcourt Lane Woolage Green
   Change of use of land as a glamping site for siting of 3 shepherd huts with associated access.
   Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2026-02-13
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3. - Former Telephone Box Outside The Two Sawyers Westcourt Lane Woolage Green Kent
   Application for Listed Building Consent for removal the telephone kiosk.
   Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2025-12-02
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A brief summary of Woolage Green in Kent

Woolage Green is a quaint hamlet located approximately 7 miles southeast of Canterbury in Kent, England, and just 1 mile east of the A2 road. It is part of the Womenswold parish, which also includes the nearby areas of Womenswold and Woolage Village, making it an important consideration for local planning applications and community developments.

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

Neighbourhood safety in Woolage Green is generally good, with just 5 crimes reported in the most recent period.

Woolage Green has 5 conservation areas within its boundaries: Womenswold, Woolage Green, 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 Woolage Green includes 18 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.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Woolage Green 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 Woolage Green

In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Woolage Green. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 42 days.

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

The average decision time of 42 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Woolage Green were listed building and heritage (3), full planning applications (2). The high proportion of heritage applications reflects the historic character of the area and the presence of listed buildings or conservation areas nearby.

Nearby Towns

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• Woolage Village planning applications
• Womenswold planning applications
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• Shepherdswell or Sibertswold planning applications

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• What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
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