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Planning in Wormshill

Only 3 decisions near Wormshill in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Wormshill in the last 24 months, from Swale Borough Council's planning register.

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About Wormshill

Wormshill, a quaint village and civil parish in Maidstone Borough, Kent, is situated approximately 7 miles south of the Swale and 8 miles east of Maidstone. Nestled on a prominent high point of the North Downs, it falls within the picturesque Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Nearby villages include Frinsted, just 0.6 miles to the east, and Bicknor, 1.5 miles to the northwest, making Wormshill an attractive location for potential planning applications in a serene rural setting. The settlement has a population of approximately 196 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Maidstone district.

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

The area around Wormshill has 21 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Wormshill 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Wormshill, 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, 6 planning applications were submitted near Wormshill.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (2), amendments (2), full planning applications (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Wormshill?
In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Wormshill.
What types of planning applications are most common near Wormshill?
The most common type of planning application near Wormshill is discharge of conditions, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Wormshill?
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